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In a recent development, U.S. Representatives Mike Flood and Wiley Nickel have made a significant push towards the acceptance of options trading on Bitcoin exchange-traded products (ETPs) by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). They have voiced concerns in a letter addressed to SEC Chair Gary Gensler, emphasizing the necessity to eliminate any discriminatory practices against <a href="https://insidebitcoins.com/buy-cryptocurrency" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">cryptocurrency</a> funds.
<h2 class="p1" id="lawmakers-advocate-for-equal-treatment-of-bitcoin-related-financial-products">Lawmakers Advocate for Equal Treatment of Bitcoin-Related Financial Products</h2>
The bipartisan letter articulated by Flood and Nickel to the SEC chair stressed the importance of promptly approving options trading on spot Bitcoin ETPs. They highlighted a discrepancy in treatment by the SEC, contrasting the currently trading Bitcoin futures ETFs options with those for spot Bitcoin ETPs. The lawmakers demanded either an approval or a comprehensive explanation for this differential treatment.
Options are versatile financial instruments that provide the holder the liberty to buy or sell a specific asset, such as <a href="https://insidebitcoins.com/buy-cryptocurrency/buy-bitcoin" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Bitcoin</a>, at a predetermined price within a stipulated timeframe. These tools are predominantly utilized for hedging purposes to mitigate price risks, cap potential losses, and enable investors to pursue additional income through various strategic maneuvers.
The call for approval is rooted in the lawmakers’ belief that such a move is essential for the protection of investors, which the SEC aims to uphold. The delay in decision-making by the SEC has affected several applications, including those from major financial marketplaces like the New York Stock Exchange, Nasdaq, and Cboe Global Markets, all of which were submitted as early as January.
Specifically, Nasdaq has proposed to list and trade options on the iShares Bitcoin Trust managed by <a href="https://www.blackrock.com/corporate" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">BlackRock</a>, while Cboe has plans to enable options trading on a variety of Bitcoin funds. Similarly, the NYSE has shown interest in offering options trading on the <a href="https://bitwiseinvestments.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Bitwise</a> Bitcoin ETF, the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust, and other Bitcoin holding trusts.
Furthermore, the SEC has launched a new round of consultations concerning the proposed rule changes that would allow options trading on Bitcoin funds. This initiative, revealed in an April 24 filing, aims to scrutinize the potential impact of Bitcoin options on market stability, especially under volatile conditions. The agency is keen on determining whether the existing market surveillance and regulatory mechanisms are adequate to handle the complexities associated with Bitcoin options. Stakeholders have been invited to submit their comments by May 15, with a deadline for rebuttal comments set for May 29.
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