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SEC mulls approving Ethereum ETF options

They include options on Bitwise Ethereum ETF, Grayscale Ethereum Trust, and Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust, as well as “any trust that holds Ether,” the filing said.

United States regulators are reviewing a request to list the first options tied to spot Ether (ETH) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on NYSE American’s securities exchange, according to a Nov. 8 filing.

If approved, NYSE would be authorized to list options on Bitwise Ethereum ETF (ETHW), Grayscale Ethereum Trust (ETHE), Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust (ETH), and “any trust that holds Ether,” the filing said.

The SEC’s decision is the latest sign the agency may be softening its stance on cryptocurrency products, particularly after crypto-friendly Donald Trump’s Nov. 5 presidential election win.

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SEC approves NYSE, CBOE listings of Bitcoin options ETFs

Traders believe that the approval of options for Bitcoin exchange-traded funds will inject much-needed liquidity into the markets.

On Oct. 18, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved applications from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) to list the long-anticipated options for spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

Options trading will now be available for the 11 approved ETF providers on the NYSE, including Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund, ARK21Shares Bitcoin ETF, Invesco Galaxy Bitcoin ETF, Franklin Bitcoin ETF, VanEck Bitcoin Trust, WisdomTree's Bitcoin Fund, Grayscale's Bitcoin Trust, Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust, Bitwise Bitcoin ETF, BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF, and the Valkyrie Bitcoin Fund.

The Chicago Board Options Exchange also filed an application to list options for the spot Bitcoin ETF providers in August 2024 through a proposed rule change. This change in regulatory policy puts Bitcoin ETF options in the same category as other commodity-based ETFs, which the SEC approved to be listed on the CBOE, with the exception of Grayscale's Bitcoin Mini Trust.

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Bitcoin Surge Looms as US Election Nears — Standard Chartered Predicts BTC Rally to $73,800

Bitcoin Surge Looms as US Election Nears — Standard Chartered Predicts BTC Rally to ,800Banking giant Standard Chartered is predicting a sharp rise in bitcoin’s value, with forecasts suggesting it could approach its all-time high of $73,800 as the U.S. presidential election nears. Rising Treasury yields, growing interest in bitcoin ETFs, and Trump’s improving election odds are key factors driving this potential rally, supported by increasing institutional inflows and […]

Bitcoin ‘diamond hand’ sell-off risks outpacing ETF inflows at $98K

SEC again delays decision on spot Ethereum ETF options

The securities regulator authorized Bitcoin options to list on BlackRock's spot BTC ETF in September.

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has once again postponed ruling on whether an exchange can list options tied to spot Ether (ETH) exchange-traded funds (ETFs), according to an Oct. 11 filing.

The SEC has delayed deciding on a proposed rule change permitting Cboe Exchange to list options tied to several popular spot ETH funds, the filing said.

The deadline for a ruling from the agency has been pushed back from Oct. 19 to Dec. 3, according to the filing.

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Blockchain data firm Arkham to launch derivatives exchange: Report

Arkham Intelligence's token, ARKM, is up more than 16% on the news, according to CoinGecko. 

Blockchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence reportedly plans to launch a cryptocurrency derivatives exchange as soon as next month, according to a Bloomberg report. 

The exchange will target retail traders and compete with existing platforms such as Binance, Bloomberg said, citing a person familiar with the matter. 

Arkham is already reportedly in the process of obtaining a license in the Dominican Republic, where it plans to operate the exchange. 

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Bitcoin ETF options expected by Q1 2025: Bloomberg analyst

Options on Bitcoin ETFs could speed up adoption among financial advisers, James Seyffart said at Permissionless. 

Options on Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are likely to launch in the United States by the first quarter of 2025, according to James Seyffart, a Bloomberg Intelligence analyst.

“I think before the end of the year is possible for options, but more likely in Q1 2025,” Seyffart said during an Oct. 9 panel discussion at the Permissionless conference.

In September, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) authorized Nasdaq to list options tied to BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF, iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT). 

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Japan’s Metaplanet makes $7M Bitcoin buy, bringing holdings to $40.5M

The Japanese investment firm has scooped up more than 200 Bitcoin so far this month. 

Japanese investment company Metaplanet made another Bitcoin purchase, bringing its stash to almost 640 Bitcoin and sending its stock surging more than 10%. 

On Oct. 7, Metaplanet announced its latest Bitcoin purchase after the Tokyo-listed firm scooped up another 108.78 Bitcoin (BTC), worth about $6.92 million at its current price of around $63,600.

Metaplanet, which has been dubbed “Asia’s MicroStrategy” after the American BTC-buying firm, has been aggressively acquiring BTC and amassed more than 215 BTC over the week, following a 107.91 BTC purchase on Oct. 1. 

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Investment managers eye ‘extraordinary upside’ from BTC options debut

They could potentially spark an "explosively recursive” price upside for Bitcoin, according to one investment manager. 

Investment managers expect the United States debut of options on spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to accelerate institutional adoption and potentially unlock “extraordinary upside” for spot BTC holders. 

On Sept. 20, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) greenlighted Nasdaq’s electronic securities exchange to list options on BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT). It marked the first time the regulator approved options tied to spot BTC for US trading.

Listing spot BTC options on regulated US exchanges — where the Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) safeguards traders against counterparty risk — marks a “monumental advancement” in cryptocurrency markets and creates “extremely compelling opportunities” for investors,” Jeff Park, Bitwise Invest’s head of alpha strategies, said in a Sept. 20 X post

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Bitcoin is pinned below $65K but several market structure-altering factors are at play

Bitcoin must overcome resistance in the $64,000 to $66,000 zone before a new set of growth catalysts initiate the path to six-figure BTC price territory.

This week was a real belt-buster on so many levels. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell finally gave a portion of the market what it wanted by tossing out a 50 basis point interest rate cut. 

The S&P 500 hit another all-time high and gold remains in up-only mode. 

In response to the policy shift and other factors, Bitcoin (BTC) broke out and found strength up to $64,133. Even with the long-awaited Fed policy shift confirmed, Bitcoin’s day-to-day price action has yet to deviate from its six-month norm. 

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Nasdaq Pushing for SEC To Approve Launch of Bitcoin Index Options: Report

Nasdaq Pushing for SEC To Approve Launch of Bitcoin Index Options: Report

The world’s first electronic stock exchange is asking the top US securities regulator to approve Bitcoin (BTC) index options. According to a new report from Reuters, Nasdaq is seeking approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchanges Commission (SEC) to list a Nasdaq Bitcoin Index Options (XBTX) product. The SEC has not yet approved options based on […]

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Bitcoin ‘diamond hand’ sell-off risks outpacing ETF inflows at $98K