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Bitcoin options open interest on Deribit surpasses BlackRock ahead of $6.25 billion expiry
Bitcoin options open interest on Deribit has surged to $31.3 billion, overtaking BlackRock's IBIT at $27 billion as traders prepare for a significant $6.25 billion expiry on May 29.
Published 2026-05-21 10:53 UTCUpdated 2026-05-21 18:45 UTC
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Overview
Bitcoin options open interest on Deribit has surged to $31.3 billion, overtaking BlackRock's IBIT at $27 billion as traders prepare for a significant $6.25 billion expiry on May 29.
Score total
1.32
Momentum 24h
3
Posts
3
Origins
2
Source types
2
Duplicate ratio
33%
Why now
- The approaching May 29 expiry date is driving heightened positioning in Bitcoin options.
- Deribit’s open interest surpassing BlackRock’s IBIT reflects recent market shifts.
- Traders are focused on key price levels that could determine Bitcoin’s short-term direction.
Why it matters
- The surge in Bitcoin options open interest signals increased market activity and potential volatility ahead of a major expiry.
- Deribit overtaking BlackRock highlights shifting dynamics in Bitcoin derivatives trading.
- The $6.25 billion expiry could influence Bitcoin price movements around the $75,000 to $80,000 range.
Continuity snapshot
- Trend status: insufficient_history.
- Continuity stage: emerging_confirmed.
- Current status: open.
- 3 current source-linked posts are attached to this storyline.
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All evidence
Deribit Bitcoin options top BlackRock IBIT at $31.3B
Crypto.News · crypto.news · 2026-05-21 18:45 UTC
The $6 billion expiration countdown: Traders pile into $82,000 bitcoin calls ahead of May 29 expiry
CoinDeskGlobal · coindesk.com · 2026-05-21 11:04 UTC
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