Breaking: BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Receives SEC Approval For Options Trading

As a seasoned analyst with over two decades of experience in the financial markets, this development strikes me as a monumental step forward for the cryptocurrency industry. The SEC’s approval of options trading for BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust not only broadens the investment opportunities for retail and institutional investors but also underscores the growing maturity of the Bitcoin ETF market.


The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has given its approval for BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF to include options trading, signifying a significant advancement in the development of cryptocurrency investment tools.

Granted authorization, Nasdaq can now offer listing and trading of options for the iShares Bitcoin Trust, denoted by the ticker symbol IBIT. This move introduces an innovative layer to the Bitcoin ETF market, which has witnessed substantial expansion since its debut in January 2024.

SEC Approves Options for BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust

On September 20th, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) made public their decision that enables BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust to offer options trading on Nasdaq. As detailed in the official announcement, these options will be traded in the same fashion as other ETF options, adhering to the same regulatory guidelines. Options agreements provide investors with the privilege, but not the requirement, to purchase or sell the underlying asset at a predetermined price over a specific period of time.

INTEL: SEC APPROVES OPTIONS ON BLACKROCK SPOT BITCOIN ETF
Notification of Filing and Approval Acceleration for Amendments 4 and 5 in a Proposed Rule Change, Altered by Amendments 1, 4, and 5, to Allow Listing and Trading of Options on the iShares Bitcoin Product… This version aims to make the original text clearer and easier to understand.
— Solid Intel (@solidintel_x) September 20, 2024

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has outlined that options for IBIT will be settled physically, allowing for exercise at any point before expiration, which is similar to American-style exercise. For a security to be eligible for listing, it must be broadly owned, actively traded, and have a high number of issued shares. These conditions are in line with the SEC’s regulations aimed at maintaining a strong and orderly market.

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2024-09-21 00:51