Trading volume for bitcoin and ether options grew 443% in 2021
The combined trading volume of bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH) options increased 443% in 2021, according to The Block Research.
In absolute numbers, the combined trading volume of bitcoin and ether options was over $387 billion in 2021, based on data as of December 27. Last year, bitcoin and ether options saw a combined trading volume of over $71 billion.
Deribit is the market leader for both bitcoin and ether options trading markets, having a giant share of over 90% as of December 27.
In addition to bitcoin and ether options, bitcoin and ether futures also saw a record trading volume in 2021. Their combined trading volume surged over $32 trillion in 2021 compared to over $7 trillion in 2020, representing a massive growth of 338%.
© 2026 The Block. All Rights Reserved. This article is provided for informational purposes only. It is not offered or intended to be used as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.