Bitcoin options open interest extends dominance over futures, damping BTC volatility

The open interest in Bitcoin options continues to surpass that of Bitcoin futures, which has the effect of stabilizing the price of Bitcoin and reducing its volatility. This dominance of options trading indicates that more investors are choosing to leverage options contracts rather than futures contracts, contributing to a more balanced market environment for Bitcoin. As a result, this shift in trading dynamics is helping to dampen the fluctuations in Bitcoin's price, leading to a more predictable and less erratic trading experience for investors. source: https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/13/bitcoin-options-open-interest-extends-dominance-over-futures-damping-btc-volatility