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Deribit vs IBIT Options Rotation

The dominance of Deribit over IBIT reflects shifting market positioning between ETF options and crypto-native derivatives.

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FIRST SEENMay 22, 2026
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Too little corroboration in the last 3 days to call a trend (1 article). Watching for it to gain traction.

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"The swing back toward Deribit’s dominance reflects how quickly positioning can shift between regulated ETF options and crypto-native derivatives."

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