# 2026-01378: Nasdaq BX Lifts Restrictions on Crypto ETF Options

2026-01378, Self-Regulatory Organizations; Nasdaq BX, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To Remove Restrictions on Certain Crypto Assets, is a Federal Register notice from Securities and Exchange Commission published 2026-01-26, effective 2026-01-07 (as of 2026-06-08).

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## Facts
- Document number: 2026-01378
- Title: Self-Regulatory Organizations; Nasdaq BX, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To Remove Restrictions on Certain Crypto Assets
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Securities and Exchange Commission
- Citation: 91 FR 3262
- Published: 2026-01-26
- Effective: 2026-01-07
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-06-08

## In one line

Nasdaq BX Lifts Restrictions on Crypto ETF Options

## Summary

Nasdaq BX just removed some old limits on trading options tied to popular Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs. This change lets traders buy and sell more freely, starting right away, which could shake up crypto investing on the exchange. If you trade these crypto-related options, get ready for bigger moves and new opportunities!

## Effects PRIA read

- 25,000 Contract Limits Removed for Certain Crypto ETF Options: benefit, medium. Nasdaq BX removed the 25,000 position and exercise limit from Options 9, Sections 13 and 15 for options overlying these crypto Exchange-Traded Fund shares: Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund; ARK21Shares Bitcoin ETF; VanEck Bitcoin ETF; iShares Ethereum Trust ETF; Fidelity Ethereum Fund; Bitwise Eth…

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## Sources
- [2026-01378 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/01/26/2026-01378/self-regulatory-organizations-nasdaq-bx-inc-notice-of-filing-and-immediate-effectiveness-of-proposed)
- [2026-01378 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-01-26/pdf/2026-01378.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-01378 (as of 2026-06-08).