Bitcoin ETF Options Just Got Bigger Limits
Published Date: 6/8/2026
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Summary
Cboe Exchange just raised the limits on how many options you can hold or exercise for the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF. This change affects traders and investors who deal with these Bitcoin-related options, letting them trade bigger positions starting immediately. It’s a move that could open up more opportunities and possibly more money in the market.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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IBIT Options Limits Raised to 1,000,000
Cboe raised the position and exercise limits for options on the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) from 250,000 contracts to 1,000,000 contracts. The change became operative upon filing (filed May 20, 2026) and the exercise limit will be equivalent to the new position limit.
Larger Limits Aim to Keep Trading On-Exchange
Cboe says the 1,000,000-contract limit should let liquidity providers and institutional participants continue trading IBIT options on public exchanges rather than moving volume to over-the-counter (OTC) markets. The Exchange expects this will support deeper on-exchange liquidity and improved price discovery for IBIT options.
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