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Deribit and SignalPlus have opened registrations for “The Island,” a multi-leg options trading competition running July 6 through August 10. The prize pool totals up to 600,000 USDC, distributed across options trading volume, referral activity, and qualifying deposits.
Deribit remains the dominant venue for Bitcoin and Ether options open interest. A summer competition of this size leans on the quiet months to add to the active-trader book rather than chase a directional volatility trade. SignalPlus supplies the trading infrastructure and rankings dashboard, making this a co-branded growth push more than a product launch.
Source: [SignalPlus](https://t.signalplus.com/nuwa/rank#/competition/deribit/detail?open=individual)
Frequently asked questions
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What is “The Island” competition?
A Deribit-hosted options trading competition co-run with SignalPlus, running July 6 to August 10 with up to 600,000 USDC in rewards.
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How can participants qualify for the 600K USDC prize pool?
Three tracks: options trading volume, referrals, and qualifying deposits into a SignalPlus-linked account.
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What role is SignalPlus playing in the event?
SignalPlus supplies the trading interface and the live leaderboard that ranks participants throughout the six-week window.
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Why is the contest scheduled for July through August?
Mid-summer is a historically quiet period for derivatives volume. A prize-backed competition pulls active traders into the venue during a thin part of the calendar.
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What does this say about Deribit’s competitive position?
Deribit still anchors Bitcoin and Ether options open interest, but a co-branded growth push suggests the venue is leaning on partnership funnels to defend that share against competing perps-heavy platforms.
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