Last week, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) approved the list of of physically settled options tied to BlackRock's spot Bitcoin ETF, the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT).

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BlackRock had been seeking approval for such a listing on the Nasdaq since March of this year following approval of multiple Bitcoin ETFs.

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SEC Greenlights Nasdaq Listing of Options for BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved Nasdaq to list and trade options on BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) product, iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT). Options trading enables investors to buy or sell assets at a pre-determined price, helping them speculate on price movements. So, this decision marks another step toward broadening the range of Bitcoin-linked derivatives, offering investors more tools to manage…

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BlackRock Bitcoin ETF options approved by SEC, creates hopes of gamma squeeze

The SEC has approved options trading for BlackRocks iShares Bitcoin ETF on the Nasdaq, marking the first spot Bitcoin ETF with options in the U.S., potentially transforming Bitcoin risk management for institutional investors.
Options on BlackRocks iShares Bitcoin Trust, an exchange-traded fund (ETF), can now be traded on the Nasdaq in the same way as options on other ETFs, thanks to a September 20th SEC approval.
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SEC Approves Options on BlackRock’s Spot Bitcoin ETF The SEC has given its approval for Nasdaq to list and trade options shares of BlackRock's spot Bitcoin ETF.

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SEC Approves Options on BlackRock’s Spot Bitcoin ETF

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently approved the listing of physically settled options for BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF, the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT).  This approval is seen as a big deal for the crypto market. But there’s a problem.  The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) still need to give their green light before these options can hit the market. Some believe it co…

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BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF options to trigger GME-like gamma squeeze

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SEC approved Nasdaq listing of options for BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF BlackRock sought approval since March 2024 after Bitcoin ETF approvals Nasdaq ISE made amendments to address manipulation and risk concerns Position limits set at 25,000 contracts for IBIT options Options will be physically settled with American-style exercise   The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has given the green light for Nasdaq’s International Securitie…

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SEC Approves Options Trading for BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF on Nasdaq - Blockonomi

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has approved the listing of options on BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF. 
Bitwise Head of Alpha Strategies @dgt10011 wrote up his view on why options on Bitcoin ETFs are a major unlock.  Post went viral. Take a look — https://t.co/17U0l9YHo9 — Hunter Horsley (@HHorsley) September 22, 2024  
Love this from @dgt10011 on bitcoin ETF options. In particular, the section about bitcoin's volatility smile and "neg…

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In another boost for cryptos apart from the Fed, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved Nasdaq's application to list options on BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF, an essential step towards starting trading in derivatives linked to the ETF.The contracts must still be authorised by Options Clearing and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission before trading commences.The iShares fund and other exchange-traded funds (ETFs)…

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SEC Greenlights Trading Options For BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has approved the listing of options on BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF. 
Bitwise Head of Alpha Strategies @dgt10011 wrote up his view on why options on Bitcoin ETFs are a major unlock. Post went viral. Take a look — https://t.co/17U0l9YHo9— Hunter Horsley (@HHorsley) September 22, 2024  
Love this from @dgt10011 on bitcoin ETF options. In particular, the section about bitcoin's volatility smile and "negat…

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