The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has granted approval for a substantial increase in the options position limit for BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT). The limit per account has been raised tenfold from 25,000 to 250,000 contracts.
This regulatory endorsement signals growing confidence in Bitcoin ETFs and derivatives markets. Enhanced liquidity and market depth are anticipated across the board, benefiting diverse investor segments.
Institutional participants can now leverage the expanded limit to implement complex trading strategies and hedge exposures without liquidating underlying assets—a capability traditionally available in conventional markets. This alignment marks a significant milestone for Bitcoin’s maturation as an asset class.
The decision potentially sets a precedent for similar position limit expansions in other Bitcoin ETFs and may influence future regulatory approaches toward Ethereum ETF products.