Bitcoin ETF Options Launch Imminent as CFTC and OCC Approve; Paul Tudor Jones Boosts Holdings to $230 Million

Nov 18, 2024, 05:15 PM

The launch of options trading for spot Bitcoin ETFs is imminent, following recent approvals from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the Options Clearing Corporation (OCC). This development comes after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved Bitcoin ETFs earlier in January. Notably, billionaire investor Paul Tudor Jones has significantly increased his fund's exposure to Bitcoin, raising its holdings in BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF to approximately $230 million, a 400% increase from previous filings. The options for these ETFs are expected to be listed as soon as November 19, 2024, with retail traders anticipated to engage actively in this new market segment.