Trading Options on Spot Bitcoin ETFs

Options trading on spot bitcoin ETFs opens up new trading possibilities for active traders interested in speculating on the price movements of cryptocurrencies.
January 22, 2025

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Digital currencies such as bitcoin are highly volatile and not backed by any central bank or government. Digital currencies lack many of the regulations and consumer protections that legal-tender currencies and regulated securities have. Due to the high level of risk, investors should view digital currencies as a purely speculative instrument.

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