Bitcoin options now account for nearly 60% of open interest across the derivatives market, up from about 50% at the start of the year, as…

First reported Oct 21, 2026, 15:01 UTC

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Bitcoin options now account for nearly 60% of open interest across the derivatives market, up from about 50% at the start of the year, as traders increasingly focus on managing risk instead of simply betting on price direction. Get the full picture in Crypto Daybook Americas… — @CoinDesk (X), Oct 21, 2026, 15:01 UTC

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