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A recent CryptoQuant report celebrates the <a href="https://optimisus.com/news/crypto-news/the-sec-postpones-its-decision-on-options-trading-for-several-ethereum-etfs/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">SEC&#39;s approval</a> of Bitcoin ETF options as a game-changing milestone for the crypto landscape.This move is anticipated to enhance liquidity and draw in institutional investors, despite some worries about potential increases in Bitcoin shorting. The launch of options trading on BlackRock’s IBIT ETF marks a positive shift towards mainstream financial integration and institutional adoption of Bitcoin.Notably, options traders tend to adopt a longer-term investment strategy, with many options set to expire in five months or more, contrasting with the quicker expirations typical of futures trading. This longer horizon could bring added stability to the market.Moreover, options trading introduces new strategies for investors, such as selling covered calls, which allows Bitcoin holders to earn premiums in a regulated environment, further boosting market liquidity.However, the report cautions that the introduction of ETF options might inflate the &#34;paper&#34; supply of Bitcoin, potentially leading to increased shorting and bearish price impacts.Overall, the approval of <a href="https://optimisus.com/news/crypto-news/blackrock-seeks-to-amend-its-bitcoin-etf/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Bitcoin ETF</a> options is seen as a pivotal development, promising to fortify the market with enhanced liquidity, broader institutional engagement, and innovative trading tools.

The SEC's approval of Bitcoin ETF options is set to boost liquidity

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