According to @MilkRoadDaily on Twitter, Coinbase has announced its largest acquisition to date by acquiring Deribit, the leading crypto options platform that currently controls 80% of all BTC and ETH options trading by volume. As cited by @DTAPCAP, Deribit is considered one of the most profitable companies in the crypto sector. This move positions Coinbase as a dominant force in the crypto derivatives market, potentially increasing institutional participation and impacting liquidity and volatility in BTC and ETH options markets. The acquisition is expected to drive significant growth in crypto options trading and further integrate traditional finance players with crypto infrastructure (Source: @MilkRoadDaily, May 8, 2025).

According to StockMKTNewz, Coinbase ($COIN) is set to acquire leading crypto options platform Deribit in a $2.9 billion deal, as reported by The Wall Street Journal. This acquisition marks Coinbase's aggressive expansion into the crypto derivatives sector, which is known for high trading volumes and institutional participation. For traders, this move could mean increased liquidity, broader crypto options offerings, and intensified competition among major exchanges. Analysts expect this deal to enhance Coinbase's market share in derivatives and potentially drive increased volatility and trading opportunities in the broader crypto market (source: StockMKTNewz via WSJ, May 8, 2025).