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Grayscale Investments has initiated efforts to persuade the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to authorize options trading on its spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), a significant move reported by Reuters on February 29th. The push for approval comes months after the SEC gave the green light to Grayscale’s spot Bitcoin ETF (GBTC), in January, marking a pivotal development in the cryptocurrency ETF landscape. Notably, GBTC stands out as it transitioned into an ETF from an already existing fund, differentiating it from other spot Bitcoin ETFs introduced around the same time.
Grayscale’s CEO, Michael Sonnenshein, underscored the importance of enabling GBTC and other spot Bitcoin ETPs (exchange-traded products) to access exchange-listed options, emphasizing the benefits not just for GBTC but for the broader spectrum of investors in spot Bitcoin ETPs. Sonnenshein highlighted numerous advantages of introducing options, such as bolstering investment in spot Bitcoin ETFs through price discovery, aiding investors in navigating market conditions, and facilitating hedging and income generation strategies. Furthermore, he argued that allowing options trading would incorporate Bitcoin more deeply into the regulated market framework, thus attracting a wider array of market participants, including contract merchants and broker-dealers. This move comes as part of Grayscale’s continuous communication with the SEC, aiming to influence future regulatory decisions, backed by its history of legal victories and persistent lobbying efforts that have previously led to significant regulatory approvals.
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