MetaMask Adds TRON Support as Deribit Launches TRX Options

The update broadened institutional and retail access during the quarter, while TRX options on Deribit reached more than $10 million in open interest by late March.

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Summary

Institutional access to TRON expanded materially during the quarter, according to the source. MetaMask, a widely used crypto wallet, deployed native TRON support across its mobile app and browser extension, making it easier for users to access the TRON blockchain directly. In derivatives markets, Deribit, a crypto options exchange, launched TRX options, and open interest (the total value of active derivatives contracts) surpassed $10 million in late March. The source says that growth outpaced the broader crypto options market during the same period, indicating stronger relative activity in TRX-linked options.

Terms & Concepts
  • Open interest: The total number or value of active derivatives contracts that have not been closed or settled.
  • TRX options: Options contracts tied to TRX, the native token of the TRON blockchain, giving traders exposure to price moves without holding the asset directly.
  • Native support: Direct built-in compatibility for a blockchain or token within a wallet or platform, without requiring third-party workarounds.