The Chicago Board Options Exchange has submitted a 19b-4 filing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, seeking a rule change that would enable the generic listing and trading of crypto ETFs without requiring individual approvals for each fund.
If approved, the rule change would allow crypto ETF issuers—such as those offering spot Bitcoin or commodity-based trust shares—to list their products under a standardized regulatory framework, bypassing the often months-long approval process that currently takes over 180 days.
This initiative could significantly reshape the ETF market, giving CBOE a strong edge over rival exchanges like NYSE and Nasdaq. CBOE already hosts several crypto ETFs and is positioning itself to dominate further listings if the rule change is approved.
According to analysts like James Seyffart of Bloomberg, this development could accelerate ETF innovation and simplify access to crypto investment vehicles. The SEC has 240 days to issue a final decision.
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