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    Wall Street embraces bitcoin with new trading tools

    By May ZhangNovember 27, 2024No Comments2 Mins Read
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    • Spot bitcoin ETFs and options are now available on major U.S. exchanges, allowing more mainstream investment.
    • The introduction of these products means investors can gain larger exposure to bitcoin with less capital, driving significant market activity.

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    What happened

    Wall Street has introduced new products that allow investors to bet on bitcoin in more ways. Since January, spot bitcoin ETFs began trading, enabling both retail and institutional investors to access bitcoin. Last week, options on these products went live on the Nasdaq and NYSE, marking the first time U.S. exchanges have offered such derivatives. CBOE Global Markets will list its first cash-settled bitcoin ETF options on December 2. These new products aim to increase liquidity, giving traders more ways to hedge or leverage bitcoin’s price movements. With bitcoin’s market cap nearing $100 billion, these offerings expand the ways investors can engage with the cryptocurrency.

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    Why it’s important

    The new bitcoin ETFs and options are a game-changer, allowing investors to gain exposure with less capital. Previously, the lack of derivatives limited bitcoin’s appeal to mainstream investors. Now, these tools make it easier to trade bitcoin, attracting larger institutional players. The influx of financial products promises higher returns but also greater risks, as leverage increases volatility. With bitcoin nearing $100,000, these new products signal greater mainstream adoption, integrating cryptocurrencies into traditional finance with potential long-term effects on both markets and regulations.

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    May Zhang

    May Zhang is an intern reporter at BTW Media, having studied Finance at University of Manchester. She specialises in fintech and business. Contact her at m.zhang@btw.media.

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