Ranked in 1 of 16 countries · Derivatives
Deribit Review (October 2026): Fees, Licences and Where It Works
By Vahe Hakobyan Verified No affiliate links
- Taker fee0.05%
- Maker fee0.02%
- Coins49
- CustodyCustodial
- Founded2016
- HeadquartersDubai, UAE
Our verdict
Deribit is a crypto options and futures exchange launched in 2016, headquartered in Dubai and now part of Coinbase. It leads in crypto options open interest and also runs spot markets, with many pairs routed to Coinbase Exchange. Clients deposit crypto only, with no fiat, and standard spot fees are 0.02% maker and 0.05% taker.
Pros
- Deepest crypto options market
- Low derivatives fees with maker-taker tiers
- VARA licence in Dubai, owned by Coinbase
Cons
- No fiat deposits or withdrawals
- Small spot catalogue of about 50 assets
- No proof-of-reserves page found
Where Deribit works
| Country | Status | Rank | Local licence |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | Available | #7 of 18 | VARA VASP licence (Deribit FZE: exchange incl. derivatives, broker-dealer) |
| Turkey | Not available | — | — Not verified |
| USA | Not available | — | — Not verified |
How secure is Deribit?
- Proof of reserves
- — Not verified
- Custody
- Custodial
Crypto held on a platform is generally not covered by deposit insurance.
What you can do on Deribit
- Spot
- Futures
- Margin
Products can differ by country; check what the platform offers where you live.
Deribit FAQ
Where is Deribit available?
Among the countries we cover it accepts residents of United Arab Emirates. It is not available in Turkey, USA.
What are Deribit's trading fees?
At the base tier of its main order book Deribit charges 0.02% maker and 0.05% taker. Volume tiers and promotions can lower this.
Is Deribit regulated?
United Arab Emirates: VARA VASP licence (Deribit FZE: exchange incl. derivatives, broker-dealer).
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