📊 In 2024–25, crypto derivatives trading surged to ~**$10 trillion**, led by perpetual futures and institutional desks.
Why it matters:
• Hedge funds & DAOs now use **perps**, **options**, and **tokenized derivatives** for exposure and treasury hedging
• Hybrid platforms blending CEX features with DeFi-like programmability
• AI-powered strategy execution is elevating risk control & capital efficiency
Derivatives are no longer speculative—they’re foundational infrastructure.