Nasdaq Stock Market Unshackles Crypto ETF Options Trading
Published Date: 1/26/2026
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Summary
Nasdaq is removing some rules that limited trading in options tied to popular crypto ETFs like Bitcoin and Ethereum funds. This change lets traders buy and sell more of these crypto-related options without hitting old limits, starting right away. Investors and traders in these crypto ETFs will feel the impact, with more freedom to trade and possibly bigger moves in the market.
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Remove 25,000 Options Limits for Named Crypto ETFs
If you trade options on the named crypto ETFs, Nasdaq removed the 25,000 position and exercise limit for those options effective January 7, 2026. The affected funds include Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund, ARK21Shares Bitcoin ETF, VanEck Bitcoin ETF, iShares Ethereum Trust ETF, Fidelity Ethereum Fund, Bitwise Ethereum ETF, Grayscale Ethereum Trust, and Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust.
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