MIAX Sapphire, LLC proposed a rule change to amend its Exchange Rule 402, allowing the listing and trading of options on two bitcoin-backed exchange-traded funds (ETFs): the Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund and the ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF. The change is in response to similar approvals by other exchanges like Cboe and aims to provide investors with a cost-effective alternative for trading bitcoin-related products in a regulated environment. The proposal includes specific listing standards and surveillance measures to ensure fair trading and prevent manipulation, and it will operate under existing rules already applied to other ETFs.
Simple Explanation
MIAX Sapphire wants to let people trade special contracts called options on two bitcoin-based funds, just like other companies do, so that people have more choices to buy and sell things related to bitcoin. They promise to keep things fair and safe, but it might be tricky for some people to understand without knowing about rules or finance.