Deribit

https://deribit.com

https://twitter.com/DeribitExchange

https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/deribit

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Deribit (DeribitExchange) — CEX

Deribit is a centralized cryptocurrency exchange (CEX) best known in the Bitcoin markets for listed derivatives, especially BTC and ETH options and futures/perpetuals traded via an order-book venue. It operates the trading platform at deribit.com, and its official X (Twitter) account is @DeribitExchange. (support.deribit.com)

Overview

• Primary focus: Crypto derivatives—most notably Bitcoin options, alongside futures and perpetual contracts; the platform has also offered spot markets in connection with its exchange services. (support.deribit.com)
• Market role: Widely referenced as a major offshore-style venue for crypto options liquidity and institutional flow (i.e., a common place to express volatility and hedging views in BTC/ETH). (forbes.com)

History and ownership

• Founded: 2016 (Dutch origins), commonly attributed to founders John Jansen (and, in multiple sources, Marius Jansen). (cryptoslate.com)
• Acquired by Coinbase: Coinbase announced and later closed its acquisition of Deribit in 2025 (publicly framed by Coinbase as making it a more comprehensive global crypto-derivatives platform). (investor.coinbase.com)

Regulation / corporate entity (Dubai)

Deribit’s regulated operating entity is described as Deribit FZE, incorporated in the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), and authorized/regulated by Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) as a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) for exchange activities (including derivatives). (support.deribit.com)

Products (typical)

• Options: “Vanilla” style BTC/ETH options are the product Deribit is most associated with in the Bitcoin derivatives ecosystem. (assets.ctfassets.net)
• Futures / perpetuals: Listed derivatives including perpetual swaps and dated futures are referenced in its exchange terms and licensing scope. (support.deribit.com)

Access / customer scope (high level)

Deribit’s Dubai-regulated exchange offering is described as being for qualified and institutional investors, and it applies jurisdiction-based restrictions in its membership terms. (support.deribit.com)