Valkyrie Pursues Ether Futures ETF In between Regulatory Momentum

A well-known asset management with a U.S. basis named Valkyrie is aiming for a ground-breaking project in the cryptocurrency space. An new ether futures exchange-traded fund (ETF) is being actively sought after by the corporation from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This tactical move comes after the SEC recently approved Valkyrie’s proposal for spot bitcoin ETF, indicating the company’s resolve to increase its presence in the world of digital assets.

Ether Futures ETF

The Tennessee-based asset management company is promoting the idea of a “Ethereum Strategy ETF.” Investing in ether futures coupled with other collateral assets is the goal of this innovative ETF. Valkyrie’s ambitions for this ground-breaking investment channel are highlighted in documents presented to the US securities regulator.

Valkyrie’s regulatory pursuit comes at a time when established participants in the industry are showing more interest. In the crypto community, the introduction of cryptocurrency-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs) has emerged as a source of hope, particularly following a trying year for the larger digital assets sector.

ETF Progress and Prospects

U.S. authorities approved ETFs that follow the price of bitcoin (BTC) futures in 2021. The first exchange-traded fund based on bitcoin futures then started trading in October of the same year. With prospects of further investments in crypto assets, the release of these goods infused market confidence.

The regulatory environment in the United States has not yet approved a spot bitcoin ETF, nevertheless. It is noteworthy that neighboring Canada has already made this progress. The market is anticipating the SEC’s decision to reject applications for spot bitcoin ETFs in the past. The most recent move, in which the SEC consented to consider an application from financial heavyweight Blackrock, further emphasizes the push for regulation that is developing.

Valkyrie’s Journey

Valkyrie is now at the forefront of regulatory improvements after the SEC formally accepted the company’s spot bitcoin ETF proposal. On June 21, Valkyrie submitted its application for the “Valkyrie Bitcoin Fund” after previously providing a bitcoin futures ETF. The filing of Blackrock’s “Ishares Bitcoin Trust,” which highlighted the fierce rivalry within the space of crypto ETFs, came before this tactical move.