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The SEC has approved several spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for options trading, a move that could enhance Ethereum's investment appeal among institutional traders.
On April 9, 2025, the SEC issued an approval notice after reviewing a rule change proposal submitted by BlackRock on July 22, 2024, regarding its iShares Ethereum Trust Fund (ETHA). Similar approvals have also been granted to Bitwise Ethereum ETF (ETHW), Grayscale Ethereum Trust (ETHE), Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust, and Fidelity Ethereum Fund (FETH).
In response to Nasdaq, the SEC stated, "The exchange proposed to amend its rules to allow options to be listed and traded on the trust fund." It added, "The exchange indicated that options on the trust fund would provide investors with an additional, relatively low-cost investment tool to gain exposure to spot Ethereum and serve as a hedging tool for Ethereum products and positions."
SEC approves options trading for iShares Ethereum Trust. Source: SEC
Options ETFs are investment tools that allow investors to hedge against declines in asset prices. The introduction of this strategy is seen as a significant step in expanding Ethereum's investment appeal, especially after regulators approved spot Ethereum ETFs last year.
So far, net inflows into spot Ethereum funds have been modest, with most institutional investors still focusing their interest on Bitcoin (BTC) funds.
According to VettaFi, BlackRock's ETHA currently has net assets of $1.8 billion, down 56% since the beginning of the year.
Changes in the Regulatory Environment
Since the election of President Trump, the SEC has indicated a willingness to scale back its enforcement efforts in the crypto industry. While this change was anticipated, legal experts at Harvard Law School's Corporate Governance Forum expressed surprise at the "speed of the shift in priorities."
As Cointelegraph recently reported, the securities regulator has concluded investigations into several crypto companies, including exchanges Gemini and Coinbase, decentralized exchange developer Uniswap Labs, and NFT marketplace OpenSea.
On the legislative front, regulators are rapidly pushing for legislation supporting stablecoins. The House Financial Services Committee recently advanced the STABLE Act, which aims to legalize the use of stablecoins in the U.S.; meanwhile, the Senate Banking Committee passed the GENIUS Act, which aims to regulate stablecoin issuers.
Lawmakers also plan to advance a comprehensive crypto market structure bill, expected to be completed this year.
Related: XRP price rises 13% after Trump announces a 90-day tariff suspension and the launch of XXRP ETF.
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