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Game-Changer for Bitcoin Investors: Cboe’s New ETF Options

by Sham
November 22, 2024
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• Cboe is set to launch the first cash-settled index options product for spot Bitcoin ETFs
• The options are based on the new Cboe Bitcoin US ETF Index designed to reflect the performance of spot Bitcoin ETFs listed on US exchanges
• The cash-settled index options will launch on December 2, 2024, and will be exclusively listed and traded on the Cboe Options Exchange

Cboe, one of the world’s largest exchange holding companies, has announced plans to launch the first cash-settled index options product for spot Bitcoin ETFs. This new offering stands to transform the burgeoning cryptocurrency ETF market.

ICYMI: Cboe is set to launch the first cash-settled index options for spot Bitcoin ETFs in December, enabling traders to gain exposure to $BTC price movements without directly holding the asset 🚀 pic.twitter.com/9KjFOdErdJ

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Details of the New Product

The new options will be based on the Cboe Bitcoin US ETF Index, an index designed to reflect the performance of spot Bitcoin ETFs listed on US exchanges. The index options will launch on December 2, 2024 exclusively on the Cboe Options Exchange.

According to Cboe’s press release, the modified market cap-weighted index tracks a basket of spot Bitcoin ETFs listed in the US. It aims to correlate closely with the price of spot Bitcoin, making it a representative benchmark for the asset. As these options are cash-settled, positions will be closed out in cash at expiration. This removes the complexities of physically delivering Bitcoin ETFs.

The Benefits

“Our new suite of options on the Cboe Bitcoin US ETF Index offers a timely and compelling solution for traders to efficiently gain exposure to spot Bitcoin,” said Rob Hocking, Cboe’s Global Head of Product Innovation. “We expect the unique benefits of cash-settlement, combined with the availability of various index sizes and FLEX options, will give customers more flexibility in their trading strategies.”

Hocking added, “Our index options offer a unique value proposition that we believe will appeal to both institutional participants and retail traders alike who are looking to capitalize on or hedge against Bitcoin’s price movements without directly holding the asset.”

Capitalizing on Bitcoin’s Growth

With Bitcoin’s meteoric rise over the past month, asset managers and exchanges are racing to capitalize on demand from their customers. Spot Bitcoin ETFs have seen tremendous growth since launching earlier this year. Now, with Bitcoin approaching $100k, these ETFs are expected to surge in popularity.

Cboe’s new cash-settled index options will be the first product of its kind and stands to be a game-changer for Bitcoin investors. According to Adam Inzirillo, Cboe’s Global Head of Data and Access Solutions, “This latest initiative showcases the strength of Cboe’s exchange ecosystem – from listing and trading spot Bitcoin ETFs on our US equities exchange to generating data that drives index creation and now launching innovative tradable products like Cboe Bitcoin US ETF Index Options.”

Inzirillo added, “Our ability to leverage the full breadth of our platform to continually bring new solutions to market is a key differentiator for Cboe and a major benefit to our customers.”

Conclusion

With the launch of these innovative new index options, Cboe is positioning itself at the forefront of the expanding cryptocurrency ETF universe. This product stands to provide traders with greater flexibility in gaining exposure to Bitcoin’s price movements. As adoption of Bitcoin and Bitcoin ETFs continues to accelerate, the options market around these assets is likely to grow in significance. Cboe’s rollout of cash-settled index options ensures the exchange will be at the center of this emerging trend.

Tags: BitcoinCboeCboe Bitcoin US ETFCboe Options ExchangeSpot bitcoin ETFs
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