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3w ago

SEC Lets NYSE Arca Quadruple IBIT Options Cap to 1 Million Contracts

Exchanges say the higher limit will let market makers hedge larger positions, reducing the need for traders to split orders.

Blackrock scores major sec win as ibit options cap quadruples

Overview

  • The SEC made NYSE Arca’s filing effective immediately and is still accepting public comment on the change.
  • The rule raises position and exercise limits for options linked to the iShares Bitcoin Trust from 250,000 to 1,000,000 contracts.
  • NYSE Arca said rising trading in IBIT options prompted the move and that a bigger cap will help market makers manage inventory and hedges.
  • The change only applies to regulated options listed on NYSE Arca and does not alter trading rules for tokenized securities.
  • The approval comes as BlackRock reported 31% year-over-year revenue growth for fiscal Q2 2026, boosted its buyback target to $550 million, and IBIT has recorded recent investor inflows.