Nasdaq ISE proposes to raise the position limit for IBIT options to 1,000,000 contracts

According to news from Hash World, Nasdaq ISE has proposed to raise the position limit for Bitcoin spot ETF IBIT options held by BlackRock's flag-bearing entity from 250,000 contracts to 1,000,000 contracts. Previously, in July 2025, this limit was raised from 25,000 contracts to 250,000 contracts. Experts point out that this proposal indicates three major signals: 1. Increased demand: ISE expects the demand for IBIT options to continue growing by 2025, and the current position limit has restricted the operational capacity of large institutions. 2. Bitcoin becoming an 'elite' asset: Only globally systemic ETFs like EEM and FXI have a position limit of 1,000,000 contracts, which means Bitcoin is regarded as a macro core asset. 3. Providing billions of dollars in hedging capacity: The existing limit of 25,000 contracts can only support a hedge of $125 million, which is insufficient to meet the needs of sovereign funds or pensions. If the proposal is approved, it will provide hedging capacity at the level of over $1 billion.