Bitcoin Trading Enters New Era With SEC-Approved Nasdaq Index Options
Trading in the new Bitcoin index options will not begin right away. The SEC approval does not automatically open the door — the Commodity Futures Trading Commission must still grant its own exemptive relief before any contracts change hands on the exchange, because Bitcoin is classified as a commodity and falls under the CFTC’s jurisdiction. […]
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Cboe, the derivatives exchange for digital assets and securities trading, is set to make a big addition to the crypto landscape by launching the first cash-settled index options linked to Bitcoin’s (BTC) spot price movements. Scheduled to debut on December 2, these options will be based on the Cboe Bitcoin ETF Index, which tracks a selection of US-listed spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds. What This Means For Traders The introduction of these options follows closely on the heels of Nasdaq’s recent listing of spot Bitcoin ETF options. This move allows US investors to utilize....
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