أجلت هيئة الأوراق المالية والبورصات الأمريكية (SEC) دراسة مقترح قيود على مراكز خيارات البيتكوين، مع نية لتخفيفها إلى مليون عقد

【Block Rhythm】Bitcoin Spot ETF Options Market Sees New Developments. On January 8th, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced an extension of the review period, providing more time for the rule change proposal submitted by Nasdaq ISE. What is the core content of this proposal? Simply put, it aims to significantly increase the position and exercise limits for iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) options from the current 250,000 contracts to 1,000,000 contracts — a four-fold increase.

Why did the SEC extend the deadline? The official reason is the need to fully assess the potential market impact of such a significant relaxation of restrictions. In plain terms, it’s to ensure sufficient market liquidity while preventing potential risks. The decision deadline has been pushed to February 24, 2026, indicating that the SEC is being quite cautious about this matter.

What does this mean for the market? Once the restrictions are loosened, the trading depth and flexibility of Bitcoin options will increase substantially, providing more room for institutional investors and large traders to maneuver. From a long-term perspective, this will facilitate the further maturation of the Bitcoin Spot ETF ecosystem.