BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF options rank among top traded in market

Key Takeaways

• BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) options have become some of the most actively traded in the market.
• The ETF options are outpacing those on traditional assets.

BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) options have become among the most actively traded in the overall market, surpassing options on several established ETFs including gold funds, per OptionCharts.

The strong trading interest marks a significant milestone for crypto asset derivatives. BlackRock, the global investment management firm, designed IBIT to track Bitcoin’s price performance as a direct exposure vehicle for investors.

The options activity demonstrates growing institutional and retail appetite for Bitcoin-linked financial products. IBIT’s derivatives have outperformed options on traditional assets, signaling broader market acceptance of crypto-based investment vehicles.