Tether Gold now has a dedicated options market on Bybit

These options, settled in USDT, let traders hedge risk, speculate on gold prices.

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Tether Gold now has a dedicated options market on Bybit

These options, settled in USDT, let traders hedge risk, speculate on gold prices.

By Omkar Godbole|Edited by Shaurya Malwa

Jun 16, 2026, 5:52 a.m.

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Stacked gold bars (Scottsdale Mint/Unsplash/Modified by CoinDesk) — Bybit offers options tied to tether gold. (Scottsdale Mint/Unsplash/Modified by CoinDesk)

Summary

Bybit has launched options trading on Tether Gold (XAUT).
These options, settled in USDT, let traders hedge risk, speculate on gold prices.
Bybit has partnered with options market maker Orbit Markets to ensure institutional-grade liquidity.

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