Binance extends access to writing options on Bitcoin

Binance, the leading global blockchain ecosystem and the largest cryptocurrency exchange platform by volume and number of users, announces a significant development: access to writing options on bitcoin is being extended to all users. 

This initiative responds to the growing retail demand for more strategic and flexible trading tools, further consolidating Binance’s position as a reference point for innovation in the cryptocurrency sector.

Exponential growth of the bitcoin options market

In the last five years, the volume of bitcoin options trading has recorded an impressive growth. From 4.11 billion dollars in 2020, the volume rose to 138.76 billion dollars in June 2025, marking an increase of over 3200%. This figure demonstrates not only the growing interest in bitcoin as an asset but also the maturation of the cryptocurrency market, which is increasingly approaching the standards of traditional financial markets.

New possibilities for risk management and yield seeking

With the opening of options writing to a wider audience, Binance allows users to express their market opinions, manage risk, obtain upfront rewards, and enhance returns through options writing strategies. These strategies enable the capture of specific price opportunities, going beyond the traditional long or short positions typical of futures.

Options, together with futures contracts, are fundamental instruments for hedging price volatility and taking advantage of liquidity and profit opportunities. Thanks to the deep liquidity and high trading volume guaranteed by Binance, even the most advanced traders can now implement sophisticated strategies on bitcoin.

An increasingly comprehensive offer for traders

Jeff Li, VP of Product at Binance, emphasizes how users from all over the world use Binance’s derivative products to obtain liquidity and coverage at highly competitive prices:

“Our products on bitcoin respond to the growing retail demand for more advanced trading instruments. As in traditional markets, the accelerated adoption of cryptocurrencies will increase the demand for increasingly sophisticated liquidity instruments. We are committed to building a complete suite of derivative products to support our users.”

Security and responsible access to options

Binance adopts strict risk management controls. Those who wish to write options must provide a margin to guarantee their obligations. Additionally, to access Binance Options products, it is necessary to pass a mandatory suitability assessment, to protect both the users and the platform itself.

Promotion on trading commissions and improvements for institutional traders

To celebrate the launch of bitcoin options writing, Binance is offering all users a 20% discount on Taker and Maker trading fees on all newly listed options contracts, including those on ETH, BNB, and SOL, until further notice.

In parallel, Binance enhances its Options Enhanced Program dedicated to high-volume traders and institutional investors. The program offers even more advantageous fees, lower qualification thresholds, and a longer onboarding period, making access to derivative products even more competitive and inclusive.

Technical details of bitcoin options contracts

Here are the main characteristics of the new bitcoin options contracts on Binance:

1. Collateral asset: USDT
2. Settlement asset: USDT
3. Contract unit: 1
4. Underlying index: Binance BTCUSDT Spot Index
5. Strike intervals: Delta between ±0.05 and ±0.95
6. Tick size: 5
7. Commission rate on transactions: 0.03%
8. Commission rate for exercise: 0.015%
9. Available expirations:
10. Daily options: expiration at 08:00 UTC on the expiration day
11. Weekly options: expiration at 08:00 UTC every Friday
12. Monthly options: expiration at 08:00 UTC on the last Friday of each month
13. Quarterly options: expiration at 08:00 UTC on the last Friday of each quarter

For further details, it is possible to consult the section dedicated to Binance Options and the official FAQs. Binance has announced that in the future it will extend access to writing options also on other tokens, such as ETH.

Binance: a global ecosystem at the service of financial freedom

Binance is recognized as the leading global platform for the exchange of cryptocurrencies, with over 280 million users in more than 100 countries. The platform stands out for its security, transparency, trading engine speed, and investor protection.

Binance’s offering ranges from trading and finance to education, research, payments, institutional services, and Web3 functionalities, with the goal of building an inclusive crypto ecosystem and increasing freedom and financial access globally.

Attention to risks: information and responsibility

It is important to remember that the products and services mentioned may be subject to restrictions in some jurisdictions or for certain users, in accordance with current regulations. The prices of digital assets are notoriously volatile and the value of investments can vary significantly. Users are responsible for their own investment decisions and Binance is not liable for any losses incurred.

In particular, options trading involves high risks and price volatility. It is recommended to carefully assess your situation and, if necessary, consult independent advisors before trading.