Cboe BYX Frees Up More Cores for Ambitious Market Players
Published Date: 5/13/2026
Notice
Summary
Cboe BYX Exchange just removed the limit on how many Dedicated Cores market participants can use. This change means traders can access more computing power without hitting a cap, starting right away. It’s a win for active traders who want faster, bigger access with no extra fees announced yet.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Cap Language Removed From Fee Schedule
Cboe BYX removed the text in its Fee Schedule that capped the number of Dedicated Cores market participants may purchase. The Exchange will instead list any maximums in the Cboe Titanium U.S. Equities Binary Order Entry Specification and historically had permitted up to 120 Dedicated Cores for Members and up to 35 Dedicated Cores for each Sponsored Access relationship.
No Change to Dedicated Core Fees
The Exchange states it does not propose to change the fee charged for Dedicated Cores that market participants may voluntarily purchase. The fee levels for Dedicated Cores will continue to apply consistently to Members and Sponsored Access Participants.
Immediate Effect and SEC Review Window
The filing became effective upon its submission (filed May 1, 2026) and the SEC may summarily suspend the change within 60 days. The Commission invited public comments on the filing and set a submission deadline of June 3, 2026.
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