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Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. has filed a proposal with the Securities and Exchange Commission to change its rules to allow listing options on certain Bitcoin ETFs, such as the iShares Bitcoin Trust and the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust. The primary goal is to give investors a way to trade options tied to Bitcoin prices through a regulated exchange, which can be more transparent and secure than over-the-counter markets. These options will have a position limit of 25,000 contracts to prevent market manipulation, and the proposal includes provisions for initial and continued listing standards. The SEC is inviting public comments on this proposal.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been notified that Nasdaq ISE, LLC has filed a proposal to allow options trading for various Bitcoin-related exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on their exchange. The proposed rule aims to include Bitcoin-backed commodity ETFs, such as the Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund and the ARK21Shares Bitcoin ETF, among others, as appropriate for options trading. The rule sets specific conditions and standards that these ETFs must meet to be eligible for options trading, ensuring they are widely held and actively traded. The SEC is seeking public comments on this proposal and has also considered waiving the 30-day operative delay to allow the rule to take effect immediately after filing.

The Cboe EDGX Exchange, Inc. proposed a rule change to allow options trading on Bitcoin-backed funds, such as the iShares Bitcoin Trust and the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust. These Bitcoin-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs) provide investors exposure to Bitcoin's performance without owning the cryptocurrency directly. The rule change aims to align with existing options trading standards on the Exchange and ensure that proper safeguards are in place to detect market abuses. The Securities and Exchange Commission is seeking public comments on this proposal.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has published a notice about a proposed rule change by MEMX LLC to list and trade options on two Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs): the Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund and the ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF. This rule change aims to amend Exchange Rule 19.3 to allow trading options on these Bitcoin Funds. The plan is seen as competitive, following similar moves by another exchange, Cboe. MEMX believes that offering these options will provide investors with a lower-cost way to invest in Bitcoin, increase market transparency, and improve price discovery on the exchange.