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<p>The SEC has recently paved the way for a new era for crypto investors. It is currently seeking comments on a proposed rule change that would allow the listing and trading of options on Bitcoin ETFs.</p>
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     <p lang="en" dir="ltr">CRYPTO NEWS: SEC Considers Approval of Bitcoin ETF Options Trading Amidst Growing Interest <a href="https://t.co/814cDZcjaY" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://t.co/814cDZcjaY</a></p>— Crypto Trader Pro <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/72x72/1f1fa-1f1f8.png" alt="🇺🇸" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;"> (@CryptoTraderPro) <a href="https://twitter.com/CryptoTraderPro/status/1761893228553621928?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">February 25, 2024</a>
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  Bitcoin ETF: Is the SEC considering the approval of options?
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<h2 id="h-the-rise-of-derivative-products">The Rise of Derivative Products</h2>
<p>In January, <a href="https://www.cointribune.com/en/etf-approval-bitcoin-on-the-verge-of-redefining-the-financial-landscape/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">the SEC</a> had approved Spot Bitcoin ETFs. Recently, it has sought comments on a proposed rule change concerning these assets. Specifically, this proposal aims to <strong>authorize the listing and trading of options on Bitcoin ETFs</strong> such as Bitwise Bitcoin (BITC) and Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), as well as any other trusts holding Bitcoin.</p>
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<p>This development marks a significant turning point in the world of cryptocurrencies. Up to now, investors had to purchase and hold physical BTC to participate in the market. With <strong>the introduction of options on Bitcoin ETFs</strong>, they will now be able to benefit from price fluctuations without owning the virtual currency itself.</p>
<h2 id="h-approval-of-bitcoin-etf-options-what-are-the-implications">Approval of Bitcoin ETF Options: What are the Implications?</h2>
<p>If <a href="https://www.cryptointelligence.co.uk/sec-considers-approval-of-bitcoin-etf-options-trading-amidst-growing-interest/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">the proposal</a> is approved, the options on Bitcoin ETFs would be traded <em>“in the same way as options on other ETFs (including commodity ETFs) on the exchange”</em>. This would open up <strong>new opportunities</strong> for investors, while introducing a form of hedging against market volatility.</p>
<p>Investors could use these Bitcoin ETF options to <strong>protect themselves against price changes</strong> in Bitcoin or to speculate on future movements.</p>
<p>For example, an investor could buy a call option on a Bitcoin ETF if they anticipate a price increase. Conversely, a put option would allow them to protect against a decrease in prices.</p>
<h2 id="h-who-are-the-candidates-for-the-approval-of-bitcoin-etf-options">Who are the Candidates for the Approval of Bitcoin ETF Options?</h2>
<p>Several candidates are positioning themselves for the approval of these options on Bitcoin ETFs:</p>
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 <li>Bitwise Bitcoin ETF (BITC)</li>
 <li>Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC)</li>
 <li>Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund</li>
 <li>VanEck Bitcoin Trust</li>
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<p>The growing interest in ETFs and the SEC’s openness to derivative products could signify a significant turning point in the adoption of cryptocurrencies in the United States and around the world.</p>

Bitcoin ETF: SEC Considers Option Approval

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