BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Reaches Major Milestone, Solidifying Crypto's Mainstream Presence
A significant development occurred on Friday, marking the accelerated institutionalization of the bitcoin market, which has been driven by individual investors for years. This is due to the growth of options linked to BlackRock's bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), IBIT, which have surpassed the total bitcoin options trading on Deribit, a major offshore player. Notably, IBIT options have closed t…
April 25, 2026, 6:29 p.m.