NYSE Ditches Crypto ETF Trading Discount: Fees Just Got Real
Published Date: 2/12/2026
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Summary
NYSE Arca is removing a special discount that made trading options on digital asset ETFs cheaper. This change affects traders who use NYSE Arca’s options market and starts right away, meaning some trades might cost a bit more. The goal is to simplify fees and keep things fair across the board.
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Removal of $0.05 Digital-Asset Options Discount
NYSE Arca removed a special pricing incentive that gave a $0.05 per-contract discount (or $0.05 credit on certain post-liquidity executions) for options on NYSE Arca Equities-listed digital asset ETFs. The change was filed January 30, 2026 and is effective upon filing, so those executions no longer receive the $0.05 adjustment. The incentive previously did not apply to QCC transactions and was excluded from the daily fee cap and Manual Billable Rebate Program.
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