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Deribit is currently the largest cryptocurrency options exchange. Its Bitcoin options trading volume accounts for more than 80% of the total market trading volume, and the Ethereum options trading volume accounts for more than 90% of the total market trading volume. Like most cryptocurrency exchanges, Deribit trades 24x7. Despite the fact that Deribit accounts for the vast majority of Bitcoin options market trading volume, it is an unregulated exchange.
BlackRock's IBIT Options Open Interest Surpasses Deribit for the First Time, Accelerating Bitcoin's Institutionalization Process
the open interest (OI) for options on the Bitcoin spot ETF, IBIT, issued by BlackRock, rose to $27.61 billion on Friday, surpassing the $26.9 billion in the Bitcoin options market on the crypto derivatives platform Deribit for the first time.According to Volmex data, the call options holdings in IBIT are primarily betting that the Bitcoin price will rise to $109,709 in the short term, approximately 41% higher than the current level of around $77,400. Meanwhile, the Deribit market mainly expects Bitcoin to rise to about $106,000. Additionally, the average time to maturity of IBIT options is about two months longer than those on Deribit, indicating that investors in the regulated U.S. market are more inclined towards long-term holdings and stronger bullish sentiment. This further highlights the accelerating trend of institutionalization in the Bitcoin market. (CoinDesk)
Bitcoin call options with a $80,000 strike price exceed $1.6 billion in open interest, as market participants bet on a confluence of price reversal and rate-cut expectations.
According to CoinDesk, as market sentiment improves, the Bitcoin options market is undergoing a notable shift: the $80,000 call option on Deribit has become the most actively traded, with open interest exceeding $1.6 billion—surpassing the previously dominant $60,000 put option (which held approximately $1.41 billion in open interest). Analysts suggest that the recent temporary ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran has driven oil prices lower, easing inflation expectations and potentially strengthening market anticipation of Federal Reserve rate cuts—thereby benefiting risk assets including Bitcoin. Additionally, asset management firm 21Shares stated that, against the backdrop of sustained ETF inflows and rising institutional holdings, Bitcoin could potentially reach $100,000 by the end of Q2—if geopolitical tensions ease further and the regulatory environment improves. However, risks remain: the current ceasefire is fragile, and any escalation in Middle Eastern conflict could trigger a rebound in oil prices, dampening market risk appetite and thereby capping Bitcoin’s upside potential.
A whale/institution purchased over 32,000 ETH this morning, with the total purchase amount potentially reaching $225 million.
According to on-chain analyst Onchain Lens (@OnchainLens), a whale/institutional address purchased 32,007 ETH from Binance within the past 24 hours, valued at approximately $77.49 million, and may continue accumulating. Previously, this address received a total of $225.1 million in USDC from BitGo and transferred funds separately to Deribit, Bybit, and Binance.
Whales or Institutions Purchase 32,000 ETH, Inflowing Over $225 Million in the Past 24 Hours
Odaily News According to Onchain Lens monitoring, a whale or institution purchased 32,007 ETH from Binance, valued at approximately $77.49 million.On-chain data shows that this address has transferred around $225.12 million USDC to Deribit, Bybit, and Binance within the past 24 hours. The funds originated from BitGo and are likely intended for further accumulation of ETH.
Bitcoin call options with a $80,000 strike price exceed $1.6 billion in open interest, as market participants bet on a confluence of price reversal and rate-cut expectations.
According to CoinDesk, as market sentiment improves, the Bitcoin options market is undergoing a notable shift: the $80,000 call option on Deribit has become the most actively traded, with open interest exceeding $1.6 billion—surpassing the previously dominant $60,000 put option (which held approximately $1.41 billion in open interest). Analysts suggest that the recent temporary ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran has driven oil prices lower, easing inflation expectations and potentially strengthening market anticipation of Federal Reserve rate cuts—thereby benefiting risk assets including Bitcoin. Additionally, asset management firm 21Shares stated that, against the backdrop of sustained ETF inflows and rising institutional holdings, Bitcoin could potentially reach $100,000 by the end of Q2—if geopolitical tensions ease further and the regulatory environment improves. However, risks remain: the current ceasefire is fragile, and any escalation in Middle Eastern conflict could trigger a rebound in oil prices, dampening market risk appetite and thereby capping Bitcoin’s upside potential.
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BTC options market shows only a 25% probability of hitting $84,000 in May
According to Cointelegraph, Bitcoin rebounded above $78,000 on Friday, posting a 15% gain over the past 30 days. However, the derivatives market remains cautious about further upside. Deribit data shows that the BTC call option expiring on May 29 with a strike price of $84,000 traded at 0.0136 BTC (approximately $1,063), implying only a 25% probability that Bitcoin will rise 8% to that level by the end of May.
Analysis: Bitcoin’s Push to $80,000 Stalls, Derivatives Data Suggests Declining Market Risk Appetite
Bitcoin is facing significant resistance near the $80,000 level, while the derivatives market continues to emit risk-aversion signals. Analysts point out that the cost basis for short-term holders is concentrated around $80,000. A price break above this level could trigger profit-taking selling pressure, thereby limiting further upside potential.Meanwhile, the upcoming release of the US March PCE inflation data, coupled with rising international oil prices and climbing US Treasury yields, continues to weigh on risk assets. WTI crude oil briefly surged to $110, and restricted passage through the Strait of Hormuz has left the energy market fragile. The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, but the meeting saw four dissenting officials, the most since 1992, further exacerbating market uncertainty.Bitwise researcher Luke Deans stated that the 180-day correlation and Beta quantiles for altcoins versus Bitcoin are near 97% and 99% respectively, implying that most tokens will behave as "highly leveraged versions of Bitcoin."Derivatives data shows that the total futures open interest (OI) across the market dropped by over 2% to $119 billion within 24 hours, while trading volume increased by 26% to $208 billion. This indicates a large number of positions being closed and capital exiting the market, signaling heightened risk aversion. During the same period, exchanges have liquidated over $500 million in leveraged positions, the majority of which were longs, reflecting a concentrated hit on bulls amid market weakness.Additionally, BTC and ETH futures OI fell by 2% and 1.7% respectively, and the cumulative volume delta (CVD) for most major tokens in the last 24 hours turned negative. This suggests stronger selling aggression from the seller side and an elevated risk of further decline. Deribit data shows that protective put options for BTC and ETH are consistently priced higher than calls. Meanwhile, the large open interest in Bitcoin call options at the $80,000 strike forms a positive gamma structure, meaning market makers may continue to sell hedges around this price level, further capping upside potential. (CoinDesk)
BlackRock's IBIT Options Open Interest Surpasses Deribit for the First Time, Accelerating Bitcoin's Institutionalization Process
the open interest (OI) for options on the Bitcoin spot ETF, IBIT, issued by BlackRock, rose to $27.61 billion on Friday, surpassing the $26.9 billion in the Bitcoin options market on the crypto derivatives platform Deribit for the first time.According to Volmex data, the call options holdings in IBIT are primarily betting that the Bitcoin price will rise to $109,709 in the short term, approximately 41% higher than the current level of around $77,400. Meanwhile, the Deribit market mainly expects Bitcoin to rise to about $106,000. Additionally, the average time to maturity of IBIT options is about two months longer than those on Deribit, indicating that investors in the regulated U.S. market are more inclined towards long-term holdings and stronger bullish sentiment. This further highlights the accelerating trend of institutionalization in the Bitcoin market. (CoinDesk)
A whale/institution purchased over 32,000 ETH this morning, with the total purchase amount potentially reaching $225 million.
According to on-chain analyst Onchain Lens (@OnchainLens), a whale/institutional address purchased 32,007 ETH from Binance within the past 24 hours, valued at approximately $77.49 million, and may continue accumulating. Previously, this address received a total of $225.1 million in USDC from BitGo and transferred funds separately to Deribit, Bybit, and Binance.
Whales or Institutions Purchase 32,000 ETH, Inflowing Over $225 Million in the Past 24 Hours
Odaily News According to Onchain Lens monitoring, a whale or institution purchased 32,007 ETH from Binance, valued at approximately $77.49 million.On-chain data shows that this address has transferred around $225.12 million USDC to Deribit, Bybit, and Binance within the past 24 hours. The funds originated from BitGo and are likely intended for further accumulation of ETH.
Analysis: Institutional Bitcoin Allocation Intent Remains Weak; CPI Data and Iran Situation Emerge as Key Variables
According to CoinDesk, although Bitcoin has risen nearly 7% since Sunday, its momentum has slowed after approaching the $72,000 range, and institutional capital overall remains directionless. The market currently faces two key uncertainties: the upcoming U.S. inflation data (CPI) release and progress in U.S.-Iran negotiations over the weekend. Options market data shows institutions are simultaneously betting on Bitcoin’s upside via call options—for instance, the $80,000 strike call option on Deribit has become a popular instrument—while demand for call options linked to BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) remains robust. At the same time, demand for downside protection remains strong, with no notable decline in put option positioning. On the macro front, March U.S. CPI is expected to rise year-on-year to above 3%, primarily driven by higher energy prices, potentially reinforcing expectations of Federal Reserve rate hikes and thereby pressuring risk assets—including Bitcoin.