According to a report from Bloomberg cited by TheBlock, crypto derivatives giant Deribit is attracting the attention of potential acquirers. It is reported that Deribit has hired fintech advisory firm FT Partners to evaluate strategic opportunities, including potential secondary market investments. Although Kraken expressed interest, no deal was ultimately pursued. There are reports that Deribit's valuation could exceed 5 billion USD, but Deribit emphasizes that it is not currently for sale. Data shows that in December 2024, Deribit accounted for 73.4% of Bitcoin options trading volume.