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Bitcoin Futures
Nasdaq gets SEC nod to list Bitcoin index options. Here’s why it matters
The Times of India·18d ago·neutral
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The SEC has greenlit Nasdaq's Bitcoin index options, a significant move integrating Wall Street with digital assets. These cash-settled, European-style contracts offer US equity traders a new avenue for Bitcoin exposure, distinct from spot ETF options. While …
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved Nasdaq to list Bitcoin index options, marking another step in the growing integration between Wall Street and digital assets.The new instr… [+2482 chars]
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Published
May 26, 2026, 08:11 AM
Author
Surbhi Khanna
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The Times of India
Frequently asked · Bitcoin Futures
How do Bitcoin futures relate to spot Bitcoin ETF outflows?
Some leveraged funds have been redeeming shares of spot Bitcoin ETFs as part of an arbitrage strategy that involves trading against Bitcoin futures.
What is driving the current trend in Bitcoin ETF flows?
Outflows are attributed to a combination of mechanical factors like leveraged fund arbitrage, capital rotation into tech equities, and broader macroeconomic uncertainty.
Are Bitcoin futures the only factor affecting the crypto market?
No, the market is also influenced by geopolitical conflicts, inflation data, interest rate expectations, and shifts in investor risk appetite toward assets like AI equities.