Bloomberg Intelligence analyst James Seyffart forecasts options on US Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) could launch as soon as early 2025. Following the SEC’s recent authorization to list options to BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF, the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), this prediction.
The launch, however, requires the final blessing of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the Options Clearing Corporation (OCC). The SEC has deadlines, but the CFTC and OCC haven’t. Seyffart believes the lack of urgency could delay the introduction of the option market.
Consequently, the timeline is tentative until industry stakeholders await more regulatory clarity. Traders have options contracts that provide the right to buy or sell an asset at a specified price.
This flexibility means investors can hedge against potential loss or speculate on price moves. Many financial advisers see options as valuable tools for bracing against market volatility.
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