On October 18, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved a rule change that allows the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) to offer options trading for multiple spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

This decision comes during a period of strong weekly inflows for Bitcoin ETFs, marking their best performance in around seven months.

SEC Greenlights Options Trading

The SEC’s filings revealed that both exchanges were authorized to list options for spot ETF products. However, while the NYSE has full approval for all products, CBOE’s listing excludes Grayscale’s Bitcoin Mini Trust.

“The Commission finds that the proposed rule change is consistent with Section 6(b)(5) of the Act,76 which requires that an exchange have rules designed to prevent fraudulent and manipulative acts and practices, to remove impediments to and perfect the mechanism of a free and open market, and to protect investors and the public interest,” the SEC stated in the two filings.

Read more: An Introduction to Crypto Options Trading

The exact launch date for these options has not been confirmed. However, ETF experts expect the approval to broaden access to crypto-related financial products on major US exchanges. This move will likely increase liquidity around Bitcoin ETFs, draw more participants to the market, and ultimately strengthen the industry.

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