Blockchain.com Launches Crypto Options, Seeks US Derivatives Licenses

Key Facts

1Blockchain.com launched call and put options for BTC, ETH, SOL, HYPE, AVAX, XRP, and TRX.

2The platform is actively pursuing US derivatives trading licenses to expand its offerings.

Blockchain.com launched call and put options for several cryptocurrencies, including BTC, ETH, SOL, HYPE, AVAX, XRP, and TRX. Reuters reported that the platform is actively pursuing derivatives trading licenses in the United States to expand its service offerings.

The move aims to capture institutional and retail demand for hedging and speculative instruments within the digital asset market. This expansion occurs as the market sees continued growth in derivative products, with the platform currently offering options contracts with expiries of up to one week.