BlackRock Spot Bitcoin ETF Options On Nasdaq Rack Up 9-Figure Trading Volume In First Few Hours: 'Seems Very Bullish,' Says Analyst

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NASDAQ began listing options on BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust IBIT today, a move that is expected to revolutionize how institutional investors engage with Bitcoin BTC/USD, providing them with a ...

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