US SEC approves BlackRock Bitcoin ETF option listing
Working Title: "U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Approves BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Options Trading on Nasdaq"
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the listing and trading of options on BlackRock's spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) on Nasdaq. The name of BlackRock's fund is 'iShares Bitcoin Trust,' and it will be traded under the ticker symbol 'IBIT.' This news was announced last Friday through a SEC notice.
Option trading offers a fast and cost-effective way to increase exposure to Bitcoin, being a derivative product linked to the Bitcoin index. These options based on the Bitcoin index provide institutional investors and traders with a hedging tool for the worldโs largest cryptocurrency. Here, hedging refers to an investment strategy designed to reduce portfolio risk.
The approval for the listing and trading of Bitcoin ETF options can be seen as a positive development, indicating that cryptocurrency is evolving from an initially immature asset class to becoming a significant part of mainstream financial markets. Especially since the release of the Bitcoin ETF earlier this year, cryptocurrency has taken a step closer to mainstream acceptance.
An option refers to the right to buy or sell a specific asset, such as a stock or an exchange-traded product, at a predetermined price by a specified date. Through this SEC approval, technical rule changes necessary for listing Bitcoin ETF options on the exchange will be overseen. Additionally, the SEC stated that existing surveillance procedures will also apply to IBIT options.
The approval news was announced in the afternoon Eastern Standard Time on Friday, which corresponds to 3 AM on Saturday, Korea Standard Time. These changes will increase market accessibility to Bitcoin and provide more opportunities for investors.
๐ Such an important change signifies a critical step in the development of Bitcoin as a central financial asset.
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