SEC Eases Rules for Trading WisdomTree Bitcoin Fund Shares
Published Date: 12/23/2025
Notice
Summary
The Cboe BZX Exchange is updating the rules for trading the WisdomTree Bitcoin Fund shares to follow more general listing standards. This change makes it easier and quicker for the Fund to be listed and traded on the exchange. Investors and traders can expect smoother access starting immediately, with no extra costs involved.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Fund moves to generic listing standards
The WisdomTree Bitcoin Fund will transition from listing under its original Bitcoin ETP approval order to the generic listing standards of Amended Rule 14.11(e)(4). The Fund must meet and continue to comply with the continued listing requirements in Amended Rule 14.11(e)(4), which the Exchange says will facilitate continued listing and trading and enhance competition among market participants.
Rule change effective immediately upon filing
The Commission waived the usual 30-day operative delay and designated the proposed rule change to be operative upon filing. The Exchange filed the proposal on December 8, 2025, so the transition to Amended Rule 14.11(e)(4) became effective upon that filing date.
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