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Note: This article was taken from https://x.com/FalconXGlobal/status/2032124416016912465 Derive is seeing a jump in options and perps activity. BTC options volumes are soaring, while HYPE perp volumes have picked up substantially. - @martin_gaspar1, Senior Crypto Market Strategist After years of building, Derive’s activity is

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