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BlackRock Spot Bitcoin ETF Options Trading Application Delayed Until April 24

Key Points:

  • The SEC delays the decision on Nasdaq’s request to list and trade BlackRock spot Bitcoin ETF options until April 24.
  • This extension allows for further evaluation of proposals regarding options tied to ETFs directly investing in Bitcoin.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has delayed its decision on whether to allow Nasdaq to list and trade options on BlackRock’s spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) until April 24.
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SEC Delays Decision on BlackRock Spot Bitcoin ETF Options Trading

This extension was announced in a filing made on Thursday, giving the SEC more time to evaluate the proposal.

This delay comes as part of the SEC’s extended timeline for deciding on the trading of options tied to ETFs directly investing in Bitcoin. The regulator also deferred a filing from Cboe Exchange Inc. regarding options linked to ETFs holding Bitcoin.

Options trading on these ETFs serve as a derivatives tool for traders, enabling them to make predictions on future gains or hedge against potential losses.

Traders Await Potential Options Trading Amid SEC’s Recent Approvals

Nasdaq filed the request to list and trade BlackRock spot Bitcoin ETF options in January, following the SEC’s approval of Bitcoin-backed funds from issuers such as BlackRock, Fidelity, and ARK 21Shares. The SEC has already received feedback from five individuals supporting the approval of BlackRock spot Bitcoin ETF options trading on during the comment period.

This delay in decision follows the SEC’s approval of 11 spot Bitcoin ETFs in January, marking a significant shift after years of denying similar applications.

With exchanges eager to facilitate options trading on these products, investors can gain exposure to digital assets without directly purchasing and storing cryptocurrencies themselves. BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust has particularly seen substantial success, attracting record inflows and rapid trading of its shares compared to other similar products.

Harold

With a passion for untangling the complexities of the financial world, I've spent over four years in financial journalism, covering everything from traditional equities to the cutting edge of venture capital. "The financial markets are a fascinating puzzle," I often say, "and I love helping people make sense of them." That's what drives me to bring clear and insightful financial journalism to the readers of Coincu.

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