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Crypto is Ready for Onchain Options | Nick Forster, CEO of Derive

Montag, 14. September 2026 · 46 min

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Getting the direction of ETH right doesn’t guarantee you survive the trade. Derive co-founder Nick Forster joins David Hoffman to unpack why crypto’s options market has lagged behind perps, and why he believes that is changing. From the October 10 crash to a $300,000 Ethereum trade, they explore the different risks of leveraged bets, where options-based yield comes from, and why the deadline matters.

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TIMESTAMPS

Why Options Lagged
The October 10 Shift
Options vs. Perps
Market Size & Economics
Derive’s HYPE Strategy
Why Onchain Matters
Inside the Risk Engine
What V3 Changes
Options in Everyday Apps
Does Volume Lift Prices?
Following Derive

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RESOURCES

Nick Forster
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Derive
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