Deribit CEO Luuk Strijers highlighted the platform's appeal to institutional investors in a recent interview. Following the collapse of FTX, institutions have prioritized security and stability over high leverage and returns. Strijers noted that Deribit's commitment to annual audits for five consecutive years has bolstered investor confidence. He acknowledged that Deribit's complex derivatives, such as options, present a high entry barrier for average users, but this complexity is precisely what attracts institutional funds. Currently, institutional investors account for approximately 85% of Deribit's total platform activity.