- Bitcoin options trading on Deribit reached a record with 453,820 active contracts, each representing 1 BTC.
- The total open interest hit an all-time high of $50.27 billion in notional value.
- Contract open interest has more than doubled year-to-date despite significant BTC price fluctuations.
- Put options, which protect against price drops, saw increased popularity, especially at the $100,000 strike price.
- There is also rising call option activity around the $120,000 strike, indicating some trader optimism.
The bitcoin options market on Deribit set new records this week, showing strong activity despite recent price declines. On Thursday, active bitcoin contracts reached 453,820, with each contract representing one bitcoin. The notional open interest, which measures the dollar value of these contracts, stood at $50.27 billion.
According to Deribit data, open interest in bitcoin options has more than doubled this year even as the BTC price moved from $110,000 to $75,000 earlier in the year, then rose to a new high above $126,000 before dropping back to about $108,000. The sustained high activity demonstrates how traders are engaging actively regardless of market direction.
“Despite ongoing pricing pressure and a recent decline in BTC’s spot price, BTC options open interest on Deribit has surged to a new all-time high of roughly USD 50 billion notional — a record both in contract count and dollar terms — underscoring sustained and expanding market participation,” said Luuk Strijers, CEO of Deribit.
Options give traders rights to buy (calls) or sell (puts) bitcoin at predetermined prices. The latest record features an increase in put option open interest, particularly at the $100,000 strike price, indicating active downside protection. This strike alone accounted for over 19,000 contracts, or around $2 billion in value.
“Unlike previous records, this new OI milestone features a notable concentration of put open interest around the 100K strike, highlighting active downside hedging by market participants,” Strijers added.
While puts still trade at a premium, their relative pricing has eased recently. Meanwhile, call options around the $120,000 strike have seen growth, suggesting some traders are betting on the possibility of price gains or increased market volatility.
The growing use of bitcoin options reflects their flexibility, allowing traders to manage risk and speculate on price movements or volatility without directly buying or selling bitcoin. This makes the options market a key part of crypto trading strategies during fluctuating market conditions.
For more detailed data on bitcoin options open interest, visit the Deribit Metrics.
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