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May 23, 2026 at 15:04
SEC Greenlights Nasdaq's Bitcoin Index Options, Paving the Way for Innovative Trading
The SEC has officially approved Nasdaq's proposal to list new Bitcoin index options on the Philadelphia Stock Exchange.
However, trading will not commence immediately, as the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) must also grant exemptive relief before any transactions can occur.
These new Bitcoin contracts are classified as European-style and cash-settled, which means that buyers will receive payments based on the price difference at expiration without the actual transfer of Bitcoin.
This structure mitigates the risk of early assignment, distinguishing them from current options tied to spot Bitcoin ETFs.
The contracts will carry the ticker symbol QBTC and will have a minimum price movement of one cent, with a position limit of 24,000 contracts per side.
The pricing for these options is linked to the Nasdaq Bitcoin Index, which continually tracks Bitcoin pricing data from major exchanges.
The SEC's approval marks a significant shift in their stance towards crypto regulation, influenced by Chairman Paul Atkins’ call for clearer rules that foster innovation.
In a broader context, the SEC appears to be easing its grip on the crypto industry, with signs of withdrawing enforcement actions against various firms from prior administrations.
Moreover, the agency is reportedly preparing an innovation exemption that might enable decentralized trading of public company shares without corporate consent.
Once the CFTC gives its approval, the QBTC contracts will represent a notable addition to Wall Street's acceptance of Bitcoin-based financial instruments.
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