Bitcoin ETF Options Can Trigger Super Cycle, Bitwise Executive Explains

As a seasoned crypto investor with over a decade of experience navigating the volatile and dynamic digital asset market, I find myself intrigued by the recent developments surrounding Bitcoin ETF options. Having weathered numerous market cycles and witnessed the evolution of this industry firsthand, I must admit that Jeff Spark’s insights on the potential for an “Bitcoin Options Super Cycle” have piqued my curiosity.


Last month, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) gave the nod for trading options on BlackRock Bitcoin ETF. However, in his recent interview, Bitwise Head of Alpha Strategies Jeff Spark said that options on the BTC ETFs could trigger heightened volatility and thus a Bitcoin super cycle.

Bitcoin ETF Options Can Bring Heightened Volatility

The launch of spot Bitcoin ETFs has been highly successful as the instrument netter nearly $60 billion in AUM just within the first nine months of launch. This puts the BTC ETFs among the most successful ETF launches on Wall Street.

The approval of the options for the spot Bitcoin ETFs would bring volatility down in what many people believed. However, Jeff Sparks bursts the common notion stating that it could rather lead to an instance super cycle for Bitcoin moving ahead.

In my latest conversation with Anthony Pompliano, I, as a researcher, underscored the promising prospect of cross-collateralization within the cryptocurrency sector that I’ve been exploring. I, Bitwise executive Jeff Spark, emphasized the importance of blending non-correlated assets like GLD ETFs or gold holdings into collateral pools for Bitcoin options. This innovative approach to cross-collateralization could establish a more streamlined margin structure, enabling assets beyond cryptocurrencies to serve as collateral in regulated contexts.

According to a Bitwise executive, this transition is expected to open up fresh possibilities for margin systems. He also touched upon the potential influence of Bitcoin options trading, implying these tools could intensify market fluctuations, whether positive or negative. Spark further stated that the ultimate impact will hinge on how the options market develops over time.

Here is the INSANE Bitcoin Options Super Cycle Theory.

According to Jeff Park from Bitwise, the introduction of these new Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) choices might result in substantial market fluctuations.

We recorded this conversation because I believed the opposite. Watch to see if I change my mind

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— Anthony Pompliano (@APompliano) October 7, 2024

On October 7, Monday, a significant increase in investments into Bitcoin Spot Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) was observed, totaling approximately $235 million. Leading the way was Fidelity’s Bitcoin ETF (FBTC), with an inflow of around $103.7 million. Close behind was BlackRock’s IBIT Bitcoin ETF, which attracted about $97 million in investments. The potential approval of options for BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) could make the instrument even more appealing in the future.

New findings indicate that the quantity of Bitcoin held by Bitcoin ETFs could surpass the amount owned by Satoshi Nakamoto, the supposed creator of Bitcoin. A new HBO documentary premiering today aims to reveal the true identity of the Bitcoin inventor, with Len Sassaman currently leading the speculation.

Demand for Bitcoin Options on the Rise

10x Research’s recent findings reveal that prominent figures in the Bitcoin sector are deliberately creating leverage opportunities to profit from market increases. Moreover, the report underscores an emerging pattern: leverage, provided by means like Bitcoin options, mining company stocks, and entities such as MicroStrategy, is increasingly being employed for substantial returns.

In the year 2024, the trading volume of Bitcoin options has been varying from $42 billion to $71 billion per month. As more traders adopt options for both leverage and tactical positioning, these financial instruments are expected to play an even greater role, potentially shaping the future trends in the Bitcoin market.

Bitcoin ETF Options Can Trigger Super Cycle, Bitwise Executive Explains

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2024-10-08 09:22