Notice2026-04898
Self-Regulatory Organizations; Cboe Exchange, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change To Amend Exchange Rules 4.3 (Criteria for Underlying Securities), 4.20 (FLEX Option Classes), 8.30 (Position Limits), 8.35 (Position Limits for FLEX Options) and 8.42 (Exercise Limits)
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 49 (Friday, March 13, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 12469-12473]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-04898]
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
[Release No. 34-104961; File No. SR-CBOE-2026-017]
Self-Regulatory Organizations; Cboe Exchange, Inc.; Notice of
Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change To Amend
Exchange Rules 4.3 (Criteria for Underlying Securities), 4.20 (FLEX
Option Classes), 8.30 (Position Limits), 8.35 (Position Limits for FLEX
Options) and 8.42 (Exercise Limits)
March 10, 2026.
Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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(``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that
on February 24, 2026, Cboe Exchange, Inc. (``Exchange'') filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule
change as described in Items I and II below, which Items have been
prepared by the Exchange. The Exchange filed the proposal as a ``non-
controversial'' proposed rule change pursuant to Section
19(b)(3)(A)(iii) of the Act \3\ and Rule 19b-4(f)(6) thereunder.\4\ The
Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the
proposed rule change from interested persons.
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\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
\3\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(iii).
\4\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6).
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance
of the Proposed Rule Change
Cboe Exchange, Inc. (``Cboe Options'' or the ``Exchange'') is
filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'' or
``SEC'') a proposed rule change to amend Exchange Rules 4.3 (Criteria
for Underlying Securities), 4.20 (FLEX Option Classes), 8.30 (Position
Limits), 8.35 (Position Limits for FLEX Options) and 8.42 (Exercise
Limits) in connection with, as applicable, options overlying the
following Exchange-Traded Funds: the Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund,
the ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF, the iShares Bitcoin Trust, the Fidelity
Ethereum Fund, the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust, the Grayscale Bitcoin Mini
Trust, the Bitwise Bitcoin ETF, the Bitwise Ethereum ETF, the Grayscale
Ethereum Trust, the Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust, the iShares Ethereum
Trust, and the VanEck Bitcoin ETF. The text of the proposed rule change
is provided in Exhibit 5.
The text of the proposed rule change is also available on the
Commission's website (<a href="https://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml">https://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml</a>), the
Exchange's website (<a href="https://www.cboe.com/us/options/regulation/rule_filings/bzx/">https://www.cboe.com/us/options/regulation/rule_filings/bzx/</a>), and at the principal office of the Exchange.
II. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and
Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change
In its filing with the Commission, the Exchange included statements
concerning the purpose of and basis for the proposed rule change and
discussed any comments it received on the proposed rule change. The
text of these statements may be examined at the places specified in
Item IV below. The Exchange has prepared summaries, set forth in
sections A, B, and C below, of the most significant aspects of such
statements.
A. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and
Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change
1. Purpose
The Exchange proposes to amend Rule 4.3 (Criteria for Underlying
Securities), Interpretation and Policy .06(a)(4), Rule 4.20 (FLEX
Option Classes), Rule 8.30 (Position Limits), Interpretation and Policy
.10 (Interest in Commodities-Based Trusts), Rule 8.35 (Position Limits
for FLEX Options) subparagraphs (c)(1)(A) and (C), and Rule 8.42
(Exercise Limits), Interpretation and Policy .02 in connection with, as
applicable, options overlying the following Exchange-Traded Funds
(``ETFs''): the Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund, the ARK 21Shares
Bitcoin ETF, the iShares Bitcoin Trust, the Fidelity Ethereum Fund, the
Grayscale Bitcoin Trust, the Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust, the Bitwise
Bitcoin ETF, the Bitwise Ethereum ETF, the Grayscale Ethereum Trust,
the Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust, the iShares Ethereum Trust, and the
VanEck Bitcoin ETF (collectively the ``Crypto Assets''). Each change is
described in further detail below.
Background
On October 18, 2024, the Exchange received approval to list options
on the Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund and the ARK 21Shares Bitcoin
ETF.\5\ On November 21, 2024, the Exchange filed to allow the Exchange
to list and trade options on the iShares Bitcoin Trust, the Grayscale
Bitcoin Trust, the Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust, and the Bitwise
Bitcoin ETF.\6\ On April 9, 2025, the Exchange received approval to
list options on the Fidelity Ethereum Fund.\7\ On April 9, 2025, the
Exchange filed to allow the Exchange to list and trade options on the
iShares Ethereum Trust.\8\ On April 10, 2025, the Exchange filed to
allow the Exchange to list and trade options on the Grayscale Ethereum
Trust ETF, the Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust ETF, and the Bitwise
Ethereum ETF.\9\ On July 29, 2025 The Exchange received approval to
list and trade options on the VanEck Bitcoin ETF.\10\ These
aforementioned approvals and notices permitted the Exchange to trade
options on the Crypto Assets, each subject to a 25,000 contract
position limit \11\ and a restriction on the trading of FLEX Options.
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\5\ See Securities Exchange Act No. 101387 (October 18, 2024) 89
FR 84948 (October 24, 2024) (SR-CBOE-2024-035) (Notice of Filing of
Amendment Nos. 2 and 3 and Order Granting Accelerated Approval of a
Proposed Rule Change, as Modified by Amendment Nos. 2 and 3, To
Permit the Listing and Trading of Options on Bitcoin Exchange-Traded
Funds).
\6\ See Securities Exchange Act No. 101711 (November 21, 2024)
89 FR 94846 (November 29, 2024) (SR-CBOE-2024-051) (Notice of Filing
and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change To Amend
Exchange Rules 4.3, 4.20, and 8.30).
\7\ See Securities Exchange Act No. 102797 (April 9, 2025) 89 FR
84948 (April 15, 2025) (SR-CBOE-2024-036) (Notice of Filing of
Amendment No. 1 and Order Granting Accelerated Approval of a
Proposed Rule Change, as Modified by Amendment No. 1, To Permit the
Listing and Trading of Options on Shares of the Fidelity Ethereum
Fund).
\8\ See Securities Exchange Act No. 102831 (April 11, 2025) 90
FR 16290 (April 17, 2025) (SR-CBOE-2025-025) (Notice of Filing and
Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change To Amend Its Rules
To Allow the Exchange To List Options on the iShares Ethereum
Trust).
\9\ See Securities Exchange Act No. 16246 (April 11, 2025) 90 FR
16236 (April 17, 2025) (SR-CBOE-2025-026) (Notice of Filing and
Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change To Amend Exchange
Rules To List and Trade Options on the Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF,
the Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust ETF, and the Bitwise Ethereum
ETF).
\10\ See Securities Exchange Act No. 103569 (July 29, 2025) 90
FR 36210 (August 1, 2025) (SR-CBOE-2025-017) (Order Granting
Accelerated Approval of a Proposed Rule Change, as Modified by
Amendment No. 4, To Amend Rules 4.3, 4.20, and 8.30, To Allow the
Exchange To List and Trade Options on the VanEck Bitcoin ETF).
\11\ Pursuant to Rule 8.42, Interpretation and Policy .02, the
exercise limit for options on the Crypto Assets is the same as the
position limit.
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On August 6, 2025, the Exchange filed to amend the position limits
for options on the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF, Grayscale Bitcoin Trust
ETF, Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust BTC, and Bitwise Bitcoin ETF to
eliminate the 25,000 contract position limits in Rule 8.30,
Interpretation and Policy.10.\12\ On August 7, 2025 the Exchange filed
to allow the Exchange to list and trade FLEX equity options on the
iShares Bitcoin Trust, Grayscale Bitcoin Trust, Grayscale Bitcoin Mini
Trust, and the Bitwise Bitcoin ETF.\13\
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\12\ See Securities Exchange Act No. 103663 (August 8, 2025) 90
FR 39008 (August 13, 2025) (SR-CBOE-2025-056) (Notice of Filing and
Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change To Amend Its Rules
Regarding the Position and Exercise Limits for Options on the
iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF, Grayscale Bitcoin Trust ETF, Grayscale
Bitcoin Mini Trust BTC, and the Bitwise Bitcoin ETF).
\13\ See Securities Exchange Act No. 103720 (August 7, 2025) 90
FR 40669 (August 20, 2025) (SR-CBOE-2025-058) (Notice of Filing and
Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change To Amend Rules
4.20 and 8.35 To Permit Flexible Exchange Options on iShares Bitcoin
Trust, Grayscale Bitcoin Trust, the Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust,
and the Bitwise Bitcoin ETF).
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On November 14, 2025, the Exchange's proposal to permit certain
options on ETFs that represent interests in a Commodity-Based Trust
that meet
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certain generic listing requirements was deemed approved.\14\ As
amended, Rule 4.3, Interpretation and Policy .06(a)(6) allows the
Exchange to list and trade options on ETFs \15\ that represent
interests in a Commodity-Based Trust that (A) meets the generic
criteria of the U.S. exchange that is the primary equities listing
market for the Commodity-Based Trust, and (B) holds a single crypto
asset that meets the following requirements: (i) the total global
supply of the underlying crypto asset held by the Commodity-Based Trust
has an average daily market value of at least $700 million over the
last 12 months; and (ii) the crypto asset held by the Commodity-Based
Trust underlies a derivatives contract that trades on a market with
which the Exchange has a comprehensive surveillance sharing agreement,
whether directly or through common membership in the Intermarket
Surveillance Group (``ISG'').
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\14\ See Securities Exchange Act No. 104210 (November 18, 2025)
90 FR 52727 (November 21, 2025) (SR-CBOE-2025-014) (Notice of Deemed
Approval of Various Proposed Rule Changes).
\15\ See Exchange Rule 1.1 (Definitions) for ``Unit'' and
``ETF''.
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Any option overlying a Commodity-Based Trust approved pursuant to
Exchange Rule 4.3, Interpretation and Policy .06(a)(6) is subject to
the position limits set forth in Exchange Rules 8.30.02. Further, any
option approved pursuant to Rule 4.3, Interpretation and Policy
.06(a)(6) is not restricted from trading as a FLEX Option.
Proposal
Options on the Crypto Assets all qualify for listing pursuant to
Exchange Rule 4.3, Interpretation and Policy .06(a)(6) as options on
Commodity-Based Trusts. As such, similar to other options listed
pursuant to Exchange Rule 4.3, Interpretation and Policy .06(a)(6),
options on the Crypto Assets should be subject to the position limits
set forth in Exchange Rule 8.30.02. Also, options on the Crypto Assets
should not be restricted from trading as FLEX Options. To that end, the
Exchange proposes to eliminate the Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund,
the ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF, the iShares Bitcoin Trust, the Fidelity
Ethereum Fund, the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust, the Grayscale Bitcoin Mini
Trust, the Bitwise Bitcoin ETF, the Bitwise Ethereum ETF, the Grayscale
Ethereum Trust, the Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust, the iShares Ethereum
Trust and the VanEck Bitcoin Trust from Exchange Rule 4.3,
Interpretation and Policy .06(a)(4) as options on each of the Crypto
Assets are eligible to list pursuant to Exchange Rule 4.3,
Interpretation and Policy .06(a)(6).
The Exchange proposes to permit authorization for trading of a FLEX
Option on any of the Crypto Assets in the same manner as any other
equity security. Accordingly, the Exchange proposes to remove the
following parenthetical from Exchange Rule 4.20 which provides that the
Exchange may authorize for a FLEX Option class on any equity security
``(except the Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund, the Fidelity Ethereum
Fund, the ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF, the Bitwise Ethereum ETF, the
Grayscale Ethereum Trust, the Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust, or the
iShares Ethereum Trust, or the VanEck Bitcoin ETF).''
The Exchange proposes to delete Rule 8.30.10 to remove the 25,000
position limit restrictions for options on the Fidelity Wise Origin
Bitcoin Fund, ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF, Bitwise Ethereum ETF, Fidelity
Ethereum Fund, Grayscale Ethereum Trust, Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust,
the iShares Ethereum Trust, and the VanEck Bitcoin ETF from Exchange
Rule 8.30.\16\
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\16\ The Exchange also proposes to delete the cross-reference to
Rule 8.30.10 in Rule 8.42.02.
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The Exchange proposes to delete Rule 8.35(c)(1)(C) so that similar
to all other options, FLEX equity options on the iShares Bitcoin Trust,
Grayscale Bitcoin Trust, Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust, and Bitwise
Bitcoin ETF would no longer be aggregated with positions on non-FLEX
options overlying these Commodity-Based Trusts for the purpose of
calculating the position limits set forth in Rule 8.30.02 and exercise
limits in Rule 8.42.02.\17\
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\17\ The Exchange also proposes to delete the cross-reference to
Rule 8.35(c)(1)(C) in Rule 8.35(c)(1)(A)
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With this proposal, options on a Commodity-Based Trust that qualify
to be listed pursuant to Rule 4.3, Interpretation and Policy .06(a)(6)
would be treated similar to all other options for purposes of position
limits and FLEX Option trading.
2. Statutory Basis
The Exchange believes the proposed rule change is consistent with
the Act and the rules and regulations thereunder applicable to the
Exchange and, in particular, the requirements of Section 6(b) of the
Act.\18\ Specifically, the Exchange believes the proposed rule change
is consistent with the Section 6(b)(5) \19\ requirements that the rules
of an exchange be designed to prevent fraudulent and manipulative acts
and practices, to promote just and equitable principles of trade, to
foster cooperation and coordination with persons engaged in regulating,
clearing, settling, processing information with respect to, and
facilitating transactions in securities, to remove impediments to and
perfect the mechanism of a free and open market and a national market
system, and, in general, to protect investors and the public interest.
Additionally, the Exchange believes the proposed rule change is
consistent with the Section 6(b)(5) \20\ requirement that the rules of
an exchange not be designed to permit unfair discrimination between
customers, issuers, brokers, or dealers.
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\18\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b).
\19\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(5).
\20\ Id.
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The Exchange believes the proposed rule change removes impediments
to and perfects the mechanism of a free and open market and a national
market system by aligning the treatment of options on the Crypto Assets
with the Exchange's generic listing standards for options on ETFs that
represent interests in a Commodity-Based Trust. As noted above, on
November 14, 2025, the Exchange's proposal to establish generic listing
criteria for options on certain Commodity-Based Trusts was deemed
approved. Rule 4.3, Interpretation and Policy .06(a)(6), now permits
the Exchange to list and trade options on ETFs that represent interests
in a Commodity-Based Trust that meets specified criteria, including
requirements related to market capitalization and surveillance sharing
agreements.
Each of the Crypto Assets qualifies for listing pursuant to these
generic criteria. The proposed rule change eliminates the need for
product-specific restrictions that were imposed when these products
were initially approved on a named basis, prior to the establishment of
the generic listing framework. By removing these products from the
exceptions in Rule 4.3, Interpretation and Policy .04(a)(4), Rule 4.20,
Rule 8.30, Interpretation and Policy .10, Rule 8.35(c)(1)(C), and Rule
8.42, Interpretation and Policy .02, the Exchange is simply applying
the same regulatory treatment to options on the Crypto Assets that
applies to all other options that qualify under the generic listing
standards. This promotes consistency and regulatory efficiency while
maintaining appropriate investor protections.
The Exchange believes that permitting FLEX Options on all Crypto
Assets is consistent with the protection of investors and the public
interest. FLEX Options provide investors with the ability to customize
certain contract terms, including exercise price, exercise style, and
expiration date, to meet
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specific investment objectives and hedging needs. The Exchange notes
that FLEX Options are subject to the same surveillance and regulatory
oversight as standard options. The restriction on FLEX Option trading
for the Crypto Assets was imposed when these products were initially
approved on a named basis. Now that the Exchange has established
generic listing criteria for options on Commodity-Based Trusts, and the
Crypto Assets meet those criteria, there is no basis to continue
restricting FLEX Option trading on these products while permitting it
on other options that meet the same generic standards. Removing this
restriction removes impediments to and perfects the mechanism of a free
and open market by providing market participants with the same
flexibility and risk management tools for options on the Crypto Assets
that are available for other options products.
The Exchange believes that applying the standard position (and
exercise) limit framework set forth in Rule 8.30.02 to options on all
Crypto Assets, rather than maintaining a 25,000-contract limit, is
consistent with the protection of investors and the prevention of
fraudulent and manipulative acts and practices. The 25,000-contract
position (and exercise) limit was imposed when options on the Crypto
Assets were initially approved on a named basis, prior to the
establishment of generic listing criteria. The Exchange's standard
position limit framework in Rule 8.30 is designed to prevent the
establishment of options positions that can be used to manipulate the
underlying security while still allowing sufficient flexibility for
legitimate hedging and investment strategies. The position limits set
forth in Rule 8.30 are based on objective criteria, including the
trading volume and market capitalization of the underlying security.
These criteria ensure that position limits are appropriately calibrated
to the liquidity and market characteristics of each underlying
security. By applying these standard position limits to options on the
Crypto Assets, the Exchange is treating these products consistently
with other options that meet the generic listing criteria, while
maintaining appropriate safeguards against market manipulation.\21\
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\21\ Pursuant to Rule 8.42, the exercise limits for options on
the Crypto Assets will continue to be the same as the position
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The Exchange believes the proposed rule changes promote just and
equitable principles of trade by ensuring that all options on ETFs
representing interests in a Commodity-Based Trust that meet the generic
listing criteria in Rule 4.3, Interpretation and Policy .06(a)(6), are
subject to the same regulatory treatment. The current framework, which
imposes product-specific restrictions on options on certain Crypto
Assets while allowing other products that meet the same generic
criteria to trade without such restrictions, creates an inconsistent
and potentially confusing regulatory landscape.
By eliminating these product-specific exceptions, the Exchange is
ensuring that all market participants have equal access to the same
trading and hedging tools, regardless of which specific Crypto Asset
option they choose to trade. This promotes competition and fairness in
the marketplace while maintaining appropriate investor protections
through the application of the Exchange's generic listing standards and
surveillance procedures.
For the foregoing reasons, the Exchange believes the proposed rule
change is consistent with the requirements of Section 6(b)(5) of the
Act and the rules and regulations thereunder applicable to a national
securities exchange.
B. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition
The Exchange does not believe that the proposed rule change will
impose any burden on competition that is not necessary or appropriate
in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. The Exchange does not
believe that the proposed rule change will impose any burden on intra-
market competition because options on the Crypto Assets that qualify to
be listed pursuant to Exchange Rule 4.3, Interpretation and Policy
.06(a)(6) would be treated similar to all other options for purposes of
position limits and FLEX Option trading.
The Exchange does not believe that the proposed rule change will
impose any burden on inter-market competition as the proposal is not
competitive in nature. The Exchange expects that all option exchanges
will adopt substantively similar proposals, such that the Exchange's
proposal would benefit competition.\22\ For these reasons, the Exchange
does not believe that the proposed rule change will impose any burden
on competition not necessary or appropriate in furtherance of the
purposes of the Act.
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\22\ See Securities Exchange Act No. 104648 (January 21, 2026)
91 FR 3282 (January 26, 2026) (SR-ISE-2026-01) (Notice of Filing and
Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To Remove
Restrictions on Certain Crypto Assets).
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C. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Comments on the Proposed
Rule Change Received From Members, Participants, or Others
The Exchange neither solicited nor received comments on the
proposed rule change.
III. Date of Effectiveness of the Proposed Rule Change and Timing for
Commission Action
Because the foregoing proposed rule change does not: (i)
significantly affect the protection of investors or the public
interest; (ii) impose any significant burden on competition; and (iii)
become operative for 30 days from the date on which it was filed, or
such shorter time as the Commission may designate, if consistent with
the protection of investors and the public interest, the proposed rule
change has become effective pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A)(iii) of the
Act \23\ and Rule 19b-4(f)(6) thereunder.\24\
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\23\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(iii).
\24\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6). In addition, Rule 19b-4(f)(6)
requires a self-regulatory organization to give the Commission
written notice of its intent to file the proposed rule change, along
with a brief description and text of the proposed rule change, at
least five business days prior to the date of filing of the proposed
rule change, or such shorter time as designated by the Commission.
The Exchange has satisfied this requirement.
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A proposed rule change filed under Rule 19b-4(f)(6) \25\ normally
does not become operative prior to 30 days after the date of the
filing. However, pursuant to Rule 19b-4(f)(6)(iii),\26\ the Commission
may designate a shorter time if such action is consistent with the
protection of investors and the public interest. The Exchange has asked
the Commission to waive the 30-day operative delay so that the proposal
may become operative immediately upon filing. The Commission notes that
waiver of the operative delay will allow the Exchange to treat all
Crypto Asset options that qualify for listing pursuant to Exchange Rule
4.3, Interpretation and Policy .06(a)(6) to be subject to the position
limits set forth in Exchange Rule 8.30 (and exercise limits in Exchange
Rule 8.42) and to trade as FLEX Options, similar to all other options
on Commodity-Based Trusts traded on the Exchange pursuant to Exchange
Rule 4.3, Interpretation and Policy .06(a)(6), without delay. In
addition, the Commission notes that another exchange filed a notice for
immediate effectiveness, substantively similar in relevant part, with
the Commission, which notice is effective.\27\ For these reasons, and
because the
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proposal does not raise new or novel regulatory issues, the Commission
believes that waiver of the operative delay is consistent with the
protection of investors and the public interest. Accordingly, the
Commission hereby waives the 30-day operative delay and designates the
proposal operative upon filing.\28\
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\25\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6).
\26\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6)(iii).
\27\ See supra note 22.
\28\ For purposes only of waiving the 30-day operative delay,
the Commission has also considered the proposed rule's impact on
efficiency, competition, and capital formation. See 15 U.S.C.
78c(f).
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At any time within 60 days of the filing of this proposed rule
change, the Commission summarily may temporarily suspend such rule
change if it appears to the Commission that such action is necessary or
appropriate in the public interest, for the protection of investors, or
otherwise in furtherance of the purposes of the Act.
IV. Solicitation of Comments
Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views and
arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether the proposed rule
change is consistent with the Act. Comments may be submitted by any of
the following methods:
Electronic Comments
<bullet> Use the Commission's internet comment form (<a href="https://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml">https://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml</a>); or
<bullet> Send an email to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#5123243d347c323e3c3c343f2522112234327f363e27"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="b3c1c6dfd69ed0dcdeded6ddc7c0f3c0d6d09dd4dcc5">[email protected]</span></a>. Please include
file number SR-CBOE-2026-017 on the subject line.
Paper Comments
<bullet> Send paper comments in triplicate to Secretary, Securities
and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC 20549-1090.
All submissions should refer to file number SR-CBOE-2026-017. This file
number should be included on the subject line if email is used. To help
the Commission process and review your comments more efficiently,
please use only one method. The Commission will post all comments on
the Commission's internet website (<a href="https://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml">https://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml</a>). Copies of the filing will be available for inspection and
copying at the principal office of the Exchange. Do not include
personal identifiable information in submissions; you should submit
only information that you wish to make available publicly. We may
redact in part or withhold entirely from publication submitted material
that is obscene or subject to copyright protection. All submissions
should refer to File Number SR-CBOE-2026-017 and should be submitted on
or before April 3, 2026.
For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
pursuant to delegated authority.\29\
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\29\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12), (59).
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Sherry R. Haywood,
Assistant Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2026-04898 Filed 3-12-26; 8:45 am]
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