January 10, 2024 is memorable for crypto. This date marks the approval by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the creation of a Bitcoin Spot ETF. After months of waiting, the US financial regulator will finally give the green light for a Bitcoin spot ETF. This long-awaited decision by the crypto industry players has confirmed the legitimacy of Bitcoin (BTC) as a financial asset. The scope of this regulatory authorization could have been further reinforced if it had been followed by a green light for options on Bitcoin spot ETFs. For now, regulators hesitate to take the plunge. In this article, we explain why hesitations on this issue could still last a while.