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CFTC Clears the Way for Spot Bitcoin ETF Options Launch: Bloomberg Analysts

Highlights:

  • CFTC clears the way for Bitcoin ETF options, marking the second major hurdle cleared.
  • The next step is awaiting the OCC to list Bitcoin ETF options. 
  • Jeff Park expects quick action from OCC, but Bitcoin ETF approval by year-end is uncertain.

Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas recently announced on X that the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has issued a notice “clearing the way” the way for the listing of spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) options. This marks the second major hurdle cleared after the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approval. 

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The next step is awaiting the Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) to list these options. Balchunas said that the OCC will likely list soon. ETF analyst James Seyffart commented, “Here. We. Go.”

The CFTC’s November 15 statement explained that its Division of Clearing and Risk (DCR) believes the CFTC no longer has a role in the clearing process for these specific options.

It stated:

“These options are on shares of the ETFs registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission as securities and the shares are listed and traded on a SEC-registered national securities exchange. These ETF options are cleared and settled by the Options Clearing Corporation as the sole issuer of all equity options.”

Jeff Park, Head of Alpha Strategies at Bitwise Invest, said the CFTC has given approval. He added that with the OCC next in line, Bitcoin ETF options could arrive sooner than expected. Park explained that he expects the OCC to act “very quickly.” He also believes that the end of 2024 is “optimistic.” However, he wouldn’t consider approval by year-end an absolute certainty at this stage.

SEC Approves CBOE, NYSE Listings of Bitcoin Options ETFs

On October 18, the SEC approved applications from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) to list the highly anticipated options for spot Bitcoin ETFs. Options trading is now available for 11 approved ETF providers on the NYSE.

These include VanEck Bitcoin Trust, WisdomTree’s Bitcoin Fund, Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund, ARK21Shares Bitcoin ETF, Grayscale Bitcoin Trust, Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust, Franklin Bitcoin ETF, BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF, Bitwise Bitcoin ETF, Invesco Galaxy Bitcoin ETF, and Valkyrie Bitcoin Fund.

Bitcoin ETF Options Could Drive Liquidity and Institutional Investment in Crypto Markets

Investors anticipate that Bitcoin ETF options will bring vital liquidity to Bitcoin markets, potentially driving higher price movements. Park highlighted that approving options for ETF products is a significant improvement over platforms like LedgerX and Deribit, which lack central guarantors.

The potential listing of spot Bitcoin ETF options is seen as a positive step for the cryptocurrency market. It could encourage more participation from institutional investors and provide more investment opportunities for those interested in cryptocurrency assets. The regulatory progress shows increasing recognition of digital assets’ role in the financial ecosystem. It highlights the need for proper regulatory frameworks to support their growth and integration.

As crypto markets soared post-U.S. election, Bitcoin reached a record high of around $93,500 this week. Major regulatory and market shifts could transform the U.S. crypto landscape and further increase investors’ confidence under Donald Trump’s administration and a Republican-led Congress.

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