Max Keiser says Bitcoin ATH is near as Nasdaq files to expand IBIT options contracts to 1 million, boosting institutional access.
Bitcoin advocate Max Keiser has stated that a new all-time high (ATH) is now “in play” after Nasdaq filed to expand options contracts for BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF (IBIT). The move increases contract capacity by 40x, which could lead to greater institutional activity in the Bitcoin market.
Nasdaq Moves to Expand IBIT Options Contracts
Nasdaq has filed to raise the options contract limits on BlackRock’s IBIT to 1 million contracts. This is a substantial increase from the existing 25,000-contract threshold and reflects growing institutional demand.
The expansion would allow larger financial institutions to participate in the Bitcoin derivatives market without size constraints.
Max Keiser noted that the market previously faced challenges when large entities hit contract limits. He had earlier warned that such size barriers could cause pullbacks, potentially explaining some of the recent market volatility. With this new capacity, the ETF can now accommodate larger volume trades, easing these constraints.
Market analyst Jeff Park supported the change, saying the previous limit was “discriminatorily small” compared to current trading volumes.
At last, IBIT options is finally getting the treatment it deserves—
Nasdaq just filed to increase options limit to 1 MILLION (from 25k a year ago)
Institutional vol is finally here
Happy Thanksgiving https://t.co/vqH75rUTSf pic.twitter.com/MpCHxHMW8q
— Jeff Park (@dgt10011) November 26, 2025
Park stated that institutional volume is now present and expects the increased limits to better support market activity.
Keiser and Analysts Say Expansion Supports Higher Prices
Keiser explained that the expansion helps market makers hedge large trades and manage liquidity more effectively. This capability, he said, removes a key barrier to institutional participation, allowing for tighter spreads and deeper order books. These changes are expected to make the trading environment more stable.
I first explained this in 2017:
Now that BTC derivatives market was just expanded by 40x
New ATH’s are in play.
**November 2, 2017**
Max Keiser first discussed Bitcoin market makers needing to expand their inventory to support higher prices in this X post: “Wall St traders… https://t.co/aBQ5DdSDay
— Max Keiser (@maxkeiser) November 27, 2025
Adam Livingston, a financial market expert, called this development “the biggest news of the week.”
He explained that once an ETF enters the mega-cap derivatives category, it opens up additional layers of market activity. These include structured financial products and larger hedging strategies from banks and institutions.
Livingston added that as more banks enter the space with structured products, such as those tied to Bitcoin performance, new capital will enter the market. This can improve liquidity, reduce price volatility, and encourage long-term capital flows.
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Institutional Demand Drives Bitcoin Derivatives Growth
Institutional interest in Bitcoin has grown, with JPMorgan now preparing to launch structured notes tied to IBIT. These notes will track the ETF’s performance, giving more traditional investors exposure to Bitcoin-backed financial products.
Experts believe this type of expansion marks a shift in how Bitcoin is integrated into traditional finance. The growing use of Bitcoin in structured financial instruments shows that the asset is maturing in global markets.
Keiser’s remarks reflect a broader sentiment that institutional infrastructure is catching up with market demand. As trading tools expand, some believe that the path toward new all-time highs is becoming more achievable.