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News / Crypto / Bitcoin ETF Options Set to Boost Volatility and Attract Institutional Investors

Bitcoin ETF Options Set to Boost Volatility and Attract Institutional Investors

Published: 22.10.2024

The recent approval of options on spot bitcoin ETFs, such as BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), is expected to increase bitcoin's volatility. The U.S. SEC has permitted NYSE American and Cboe Exchange to list and trade these options. With U.S.-based retail traders lacking access to perpetual swap markets, these options provide a new way to speculate on bitcoin's price movements.

Analysts predict retail traders will initially dominate, driving short-term volatility. Over time, institutional involvement is expected to increase, possibly stabilizing the market through strategies like selling volatility. The regulated nature of these options may also attract institutions that have been hesitant to enter the crypto market.

The SEC has imposed a cap of 25,000 contracts to limit market manipulation, but analysts believe this won’t significantly impact trading activity. While some institutions might explore alternatives due to the cap, the overall effect on market liquidity is expected to be positive.

As these options grow, they could deepen the bitcoin market, balancing the interests of speculators and hedgers and potentially drawing more institutional investors into the crypto space.

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