Deribit Launches USDC-Settled Bitcoin and Ether Options: Enhancing Capital Efficiency for Market Participants

Derivatives platform Deribit is expanding its options offerings by introducing USDC-settled Bitcoin and Ether options, aiming to address market demand for greater capital efficiency. The new option settlement method will enable flexibility and allow for easier margin offsets between linear and inverse contracts, according to CEO Luuk Strijers. 2025 launch date for these features is August 19th. This strategic move comes in response to growing institutional and retail interest in stablecoin-settled products.