SEC approves options on Nasdaq Bitcoin Index for trading

Editorial Team· May 23, 2026 · 2:43 AM UTC ·3 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 15 views

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The SEC has approved Nasdaq to list options based on the Nasdaq Bitcoin Index, allowing for cash-settled trading. This marks a significant step in integrating cryptocurrency into traditional equity markets. The options will be traded under the ticker QBTC and are designed for European-style exercise at expiration.

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▪The Nasdaq Bitcoin Index tracks real-time Bitcoin valuations from major trading venues.
▪Options will be cash-settled, meaning no actual Bitcoin will be delivered at expiration.
▪This approval follows a lengthy process that began with Nasdaq's initial filing in August 2024.

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▪ SEC approves Nasdaq to list Bitcoin index options on the exchange — Cointelegraph

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SEC approves options on Nasdaq Bitcoin Index for trading Cash-settled Bitcoin index options under ticker QBTC mark another milestone in crypto's migration into traditional equity derivatives markets. Share Add us on Google by Editorial Team May. 22, 2026 window.sevioads = window.sevioads || []; var sevioads_preferences = []; sevioads_preferences[0] = {}; sevioads_preferences[0].zone = "01f21ccf-2092-46b1-9ac7-8c44cc782e0f"; sevioads_preferences[0].adType = "native"; sevioads_preferences[0].inventoryId = "c5700508-581b-472c-8fdd-a931cdbfc8e1"; sevioads_preferences[0].accountId = "1e47efc1-ec2d-4fca-a8b9-354e249e5095"; sevioads.push(sevioads_preferences); The SEC just gave Nasdaq the green light to list options tied directly to a Bitcoin price index. Not options on a Bitcoin ETF.

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