| Name | Deribit |
|---|---|
| Category | Exchanges & Data Providers |
| Tier | Tier 2 — Top Regional |
| Headquarters | Panama City |
| Country | PA |
| Region | AM |
| AUM | $1B+ daily options volume |
| Employees | ~200 |
| Year Founded | 2016 |
| Founder | John Jansen |
| Trading Speed | High Frequency |
| Flagship Strategy | Deribit Options |
| Glassdoor Rating | 4.8/5.0 |
The dominant cryptocurrency options exchange, handling approximately 85-90% of all crypto options volume globally. Deribit is the go-to platform for institutional derivatives traders and market makers trading BTC and ETH options. The exchange is particularly relevant for quantitative finance professionals due to its volatility products, Greeks-based trading tools, and sophisticated order types. Acquired by Coinbase in 2025. Small but highly specialized team with deep derivatives expertise.
https://deribit.recruitee.com/