1 Aug 2025
💼Cboe Approves Options Trading for VanEck Bitcoin ETF
Self-Regulatory Organizations; Cboe Exchange, Inc.; Order Granting Accelerated Approval of a Proposed Rule Change, as Modified by Amendment No. 4, To Amend Rules 4.3, 4.20, and 8.30, To Allow the Exchange To List and Trade Options on the VanEck Bitcoin ETF
Summary
The Cboe Exchange has received accelerated approval from the SEC to list and trade options on the VanEck Bitcoin ETF. This regulatory change is expected to facilitate increased trading activities and options strategies within the cryptocurrency market, enhancing liquidity and investment opportunities for market participants.
Agencies
- Securities and Exchange Commission
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The proposed rule change allowing the Cboe Exchange to list and trade options on the VanEck Bitcoin ETF introduces new financial instruments that businesses can leverage for investment and hedging strategies. This regulatory approval enables market participants to engage with cryptocurrency-derived asset classes, potentially affecting liquidity and market dynamics in the options trading sector.