Is Options Trading On BlackRock’s Bitcoin Spot ETF Imminent? Here’s What We Know
Summary
The SEC has opened a comment period on Nasdaq's proposal to allow options trading on BlackRock's Bitcoin spot ETF. The SEC also opened a comment period on Cboe's request to list and trade options on ETPs holding Bitcoin. Bloomberg ETF expert James Seyffart noted the SEC's quick movement on the options proposals. BlackRock's Bitcoin spot ETF has received SEC approval, while Fidelity's Ethereum ETF review period has been extended. Seyffart suggested a possible simultaneous approval of multiple Ether ETFs, including BlackRock's, in late May.
