The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released a notice about a rule change filed by MIAX Sapphire, LLC, aiming to allow the listing and trading of options on Bitcoin-related exchange-traded products (ETPs), such as the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust and Bitwise Bitcoin ETF. This move is seen as beneficial for investors by providing a lower-cost way to manage risk associated with Bitcoin. The proposal establishes a limit of 25,000 contracts for options to prevent market manipulation and ensure investor protection. Options on these Bitcoin Funds will only be available once proper systems are in place to monitor and manage the trading activity.
Simple Explanation
The SEC is letting people trade options, which are special financial agreements, on certain Bitcoin funds. This helps them handle money risks better, but they will only allow a limited number to keep things safe and fair.