BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Regains Key Weekly Options Expiries After Rule Overhaul

BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF, known by the ticker IBIT, has regained access to key weekly options expiries during the third quarter after changes to the qualification rules. Under the revised Tier 2 framework, the thresholds for eligibility were reduced to $25 billion in assets under management and 5 million monthly options sides. The lower requirements brought IBIT back into the relevant options schedule. The development was reported by CryptoSlate on August 28, 2026. The change is specific to the ETF’s options eligibility and relates to the market structure governing weekly expiries. Bitcoin is the underlying asset associated with IBIT, while the revised framework determines which products qualify for inclusion based on assets and options activity. No additional details on trading volumes, investor flows or the ETF’s performance were provided in the source material.