Blockchain IQ

Smarter research for the on-chain economy.

← Glossary

Trading & Markets

Derivatives Market

The venues where derivatives trade. In crypto, derivative trading volume regularly exceeds spot volume, so it has an outsized influence on price moves.

Related terms

More in Trading & Markets

General education, not investment, legal or tax advice. Markets and regulation change quickly: where a definition depends on current law or on a recent event, check the latest coverage before relying on it.

Get updates from Blockchain IQ.

New research, notable moves, and what we’re watching. No more than a few emails a month, and nothing else — we don’t sell or share your address.

We’ll only use it to send you these updates. Unsubscribe any time; see our privacy policy.