Blockchain.com has introduced a streamlined options trading feature within its consumer Trading Account, giving eligible users a straightforward way to speculate on short-term price movements in the cryptocurrency market. Launched on October 20, 2026, the service offers call and put contracts on seven digital assets, with contracts expiring within one week and maximum losses capped at the premium paid upfront.

Seven Assets Now Tradeable via Options

The initial offering covers Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, Hyperliquid, Avalanche, XRP and TRON. Users select a target price and expiration date, after which the platform automatically structures the corresponding call or put option. Calls are labeled “Above” and puts “Below,” with payouts based on whether the settlement price moves favorably beyond the chosen strike level.

Trades are funded entirely in USDC from the user’s existing Trading Account, meaning the amount deposited represents the full potential loss, including any purchase or settlement fees. No margin borrowing or additional capital is required beyond the initial outlay.

Simplified Experience with Fixed Expiry

Unlike conventional options markets, early exit is not permitted. Traders must hold positions through settlement, even if markets move sharply against them. This structure is designed to simplify the process for retail users while preserving the defined-risk profile of buy options.

The contracts are short-term by nature, providing a quick way to express views on near-term price action without the full complexity of longer-dated derivatives.

Availability and Geographic Notes

The product is available only to eligible users in supported jurisdictions. It is currently unavailable in major markets including the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. The company has filed applications with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission seeking authorization to operate regulated derivatives and prediction markets domestically.

This launch follows Blockchain.com’s earlier introduction of perpetual futures trading via its Hyperliquid partnership earlier this year. The new options service further expands the company’s suite of consumer-facing derivatives products.

Blockchain.com, which has supported more than 95 million wallets and over 44 million confirmed accounts since its founding in 2011, positions the product as a simple addition to its investment toolkit for users seeking to express short-term market views.