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News · ■ Mixed · 2 sources confirmed · 2026-09-17 22:28 UTC

Crypto Options Approach Half of Bitcoin Derivatives Market as Bybit Captures 28% of Tracked Volume, Glassnode Report Finds

Why now

Thesis: Crypto options growth signals maturing hedging, dampening volatility

Catalyst to watch: Further options volume share gains

Main risk: Deeper liquidity could reduce spot volatility

Why it matters

Options share of crypto derivatives nearing half signals maturing hedging markets, which can dampen spot volatility while deepening liquidity.

Details

New Glassnode x Bybit research highlights structural shift toward options, with Bybit leading tracked Ether options for 143 consecutive days and tokenized gold perpetuals for 476 days DUBAI, UAE, Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Crypto derivatives markets are becoming more sophisticated as...

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