US SEC delays decision on whether to raise IBIT options position limit, new deadline is February 24

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ChainCatcher News, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has extended the deadline to make a decision on a rule change proposal submitted by Nasdaq ISE.

The proposal aims to increase the position and exercise limits for iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) options from the current 250,000 contracts to 1,000,000 contracts. The SEC has extended the decision deadline to February 24, 2026, to allow sufficient time to assess the market impact after the significant relaxation of restrictions.

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