SECLicensingOctober 7, 2026

IEX Proposes Listing Standards for Options on Single- and Multi-Asset Crypto Trusts

Investors Exchange LLC filed a rule change to establish listing and withdrawal standards for options on commodity-based trusts holding one or more crypto assets, and to amend position and exercise limits for options on the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF. Compliance officers at firms dealing in crypto ETF products should be aware that expanded options markets for crypto-backed trusts may trigger new reporting, position-limit monitoring, and customer suitability obligations.

What to do

Review your firm's position-limit monitoring procedures and suitability frameworks to ensure they cover options on crypto-asset trusts under the new IEX listing standards.

Who this affects

Crypto ExchangeBroker-Dealer / RIACrypto Custodian

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