TLDR
- Deribit Adds USDC-Settled BTC & ETH Options, Boosts Stablecoin Suite
- Deribit Launches Linear BTC & ETH Options with USDC Settlement Aug 19
- BTC, ETH USDC Options Debut on Deribit to Meet Surging Market Demand
- Deribit Expands Stablecoin Derivatives with USDC BTC & ETH Options
- USDC Linear Options for BTC & ETH Set to Launch on Deribit This August
Deribit will launch USDC-settled linear options for Bitcoin and Ethereum on August 19, 2025. The new derivatives join its existing USDC-settled perpetual and dated futures for both cryptocurrencies. This move strengthens Deribit’s stablecoin-settled product suite and directly targets rising demand for USDC-based contracts.
Bitcoin Gets USDC-Settled Linear Options with Tighter Order Sizes
Deribit expands its product offering by introducing USDC-settled linear Bitcoin options alongside perpetual and dated futures. These contracts will allow traders to settle in USDC rather than Bitcoin, minimizing volatility during settlement. The payout of these linear options will move proportionally to the Bitcoin price, simplifying pricing and risk management.
BTC & ETH options, now also in USDC. 🚀
Deribit is launching USDC-settled linear options, giving traders:
• Stablecoin-based margin & settlement
• Lower minimum order sizes
• Risk offsets vs inverse options
• Leverage of reward-bearing USDC holdingsLaunching on August 19th.… pic.twitter.com/IncOlyCDCz
— Deribit (@DeribitOfficial) August 15, 2025
The minimum order size for Bitcoin linear options will be reduced to 0.01 BTC. This adjustment improves access to the products for both large and small participants. It also enables more precise hedging and flexible strategies in volatile markets.
The USDC settlement reduces the need to convert profits into Bitcoin, ensuring consistent dollar-equivalent outcomes. While the inverse BTC options remain available, the linear alternatives allow more capital-efficient margin usage. Both contracts will be integrated into a unified risk engine to optimize collateral allocation.
Ethereum Joins the USDC Lineup with Enhanced Product Flexibility
Ethereum will also receive USDC-settled linear options, following the same model applied to Bitcoin. These contracts provide a linear payout structure with settlement and margin handled in USDC. They complement Deribit’s existing ETH-dated and perpetual USDC futures contracts.
The minimum order size for ETH linear options will be set at 0.1 ETH. This change opens the product to a broader range of participants, including those trading smaller volumes. The setup supports short-term speculation, directional positioning, and yield enhancement strategies.
Deribit will offer both linear and inverse Ethereum options without discontinuing existing products. The new ETH contracts will offset risk with other positions, enabling efficient capital use. All ETH contracts under the USDC umbrella aim to simplify settlement and improve margin transparency.
Background and Strategic Focus on USDC Products
This launch builds on Deribit’s earlier success with USDC-settled linear options for altcoins like Solana, XRP, and Paxos Gold. Although Polygon’s MATIC options were later removed, the platform saw consistent demand for USDC-based instruments. Deribit now scales this approach to the largest digital assets.
The exchange confirmed that strong demand from institutions and retail participants prompted the rollout of BTC and ETH USDC options. This step reflects Deribit’s ongoing focus on product innovation and market responsiveness. Deribit aims to provide USDC products that enhance trading efficiency and meet real-world market preferences.
USDC has become a cornerstone in Deribit’s broader product roadmap. The stablecoin underpins all new contracts in this rollout, ensuring seamless operations and reduced exposure to crypto price swings. With this launch, Deribit solidifies its role in shaping the stablecoin-settled derivatives landscape.
