Bitcoin options open interest extends dominance over futures, damping BTC volatility

2026-01-13 20:58:43

Source: CryptoNewsNet Original Title: Bitcoin options open interest extends dominance over futures, damping BTC volatility Original Link: With bitcoin trading in a relatively narrow range of $80,000 to $95,000 since November, options have emerged as the largest segment of the derivatives complex in a sign of the maturing market for the largest cryptocurrency.

According to data, aggregate bitcoin options open interest stands at $65 billion while open interest in futures, another type of derivative, is at $60 billion in notional value. Options open interest has exceeded futures open interest since July 2025.

Options are financial contracts that give holders the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an asset at a predetermined price before a set expiry date. They are favored by institutional investors for hedging and volatility strategies, and tend to support more stable market conditions. The strength of options over futures marks a move away from leverage-driven speculation towards volatility and risk management strategies.

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