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SEC Approves Nasdaq Bitcoin Options Launch

SEC Approves Nasdaq’s Cash-Settled Bitcoin Index Options The SEC has approved Nasdaq to list European-style, cash-settled Bitcoin index options on the Philadelphia Stock Exchange under the ticker QBTC. These contracts are tied to the Nasdaq Bitcoin Index and update every 200 milliseconds using aggregated price data from major cryptocurrency exchanges. QBTC contracts eliminate custody and assignment risks, making them attractive for institutional trading desks seeking Bitcoin price exposure without holding spot assets. Position limits are set at 24,000 contracts per side, representing approximately 0.12% of Bitcoin‘s total supply, with a minimum price increment of $0.01. Trading cannot commence until the… Read More »SEC Approves Nasdaq Bitcoin Options Launch