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Cboe Considers Binary Options to Attract Retail Investors

2/3/2026

Summary

Story summary

Cboe Global Markets is exploring reintroducing binary options to attract retail investors amid rising prediction-market interest.
The proposed options would be all-or-nothing contracts with fixed payouts based on specific outcomes.
Cboe previously tried binary options in 2008.
Cboe will pursue regulatory compliance with the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
The move could reshape trading by bridging traditional finance with event-based markets.

History

Historical Context

Cboe Global Markets, founded in 1973 as the Chicago Board Options Exchange, introduced exchange-traded binary options in 2008, regulated by the SEC and CFTC. This move aimed to expand trading options for retail investors. Today, Cboe's renewed interest in binary options reflects a broader trend towards integrating traditional finance with event-based markets, potentially enhancing market participation and liquidity.

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Story summary

Cboe Global Markets is exploring reintroducing binary options to attract retail investors amid rising prediction-market interest.
The proposed options would be all-or-nothing contracts with fixed payouts based on specific outcomes.
Cboe previously tried binary options in 2008.
Cboe will pursue regulatory compliance with the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
The move could reshape trading by bridging traditional finance with event-based markets.

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