{"id":50471,"date":"2025-04-10T06:16:10","date_gmt":"2025-04-10T06:16:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/sec-clears-eth-etf-options-ethereum-spikes-12-after-tariff-break\/"},"modified":"2025-04-10T06:16:10","modified_gmt":"2025-04-10T06:16:10","slug":"sec-clears-eth-etf-options-ethereum-spikes-12-after-tariff-break","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/sec-clears-eth-etf-options-ethereum-spikes-12-after-tariff-break\/","title":{"rendered":"SEC clears ETH ETF options, Ethereum spikes 12% after tariff break"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>(Originally posted on : CoinJournal: Latest Crypto News, Altcoin News and Cryptocurrency Comparison )<\/b><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>ETH ETFs down more than 50% YTD, with limited inflows.<\/li>\n<li>Two -2x ETH ETFs are 2025&rsquo;s best-performing funds.<\/li>\n<li>Nasdaq ISE filed for ETHA options listing in July 2024.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"67\" data-end=\"788\">The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially approved options trading on several spot Ethereum ETFs, marking a significant development for institutional investors seeking hedging strategies in the crypto market.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"67\" data-end=\"788\">The green light, announced through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sec.gov\/files\/rules\/sro\/nyseamer\/2025\/34-102799.pdf\">multiple filings on Wednesday<\/a>, applies to BlackRock&rsquo;s iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA), Bitwise Ethereum ETF, Grayscale&rsquo;s Ethereum Trust, and Ethereum Mini Trust.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"67\" data-end=\"788\">This move comes as the SEC balances concerns around volatility with the demand for sophisticated investment tools in the fast-evolving digital asset sector.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"67\" data-end=\"788\">Ethereum&rsquo;s price has since surged over 12%, supported in part by broader macroeconomic developments including a temporary US tariff freeze.<\/p>\n<h2>ETF options approval opens new strategies<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"1149\">The approval enables investors to trade options contracts linked to ETH ETFs, allowing for more nuanced strategies like covered calls, buffers, and risk-managed hedges.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"1149\">Options are derivatives that allow the purchase or sale of the underlying ETF at a predetermined price within a fixed time period.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1497\">This decision follows Nasdaq ISE&rsquo;s July 22, 2024, filing to list options on BlackRock&rsquo;s ETHA, a move that was initially delayed.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1497\">The SEC had a deadline of April 9 to respond, and its eventual approval now matches the precedent set in October 2023, when options trading was approved for 11 spot Bitcoin ETFs across NYSE American, Nasdaq, and Cboe.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1499\" data-end=\"1782\">The SEC&rsquo;s approval notice stated that the options would offer investors a lower-cost way to gain exposure to Ether&rsquo;s price movements.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1499\" data-end=\"1782\">It also mentioned that options would provide a flexible vehicle for those holding ETH ETFs or related positions to manage their exposure efficiently.<\/p>\n<h2>ETH ETFs post over 50% losses YTD<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1845\" data-end=\"2106\">While the options approval has sparked renewed interest in Ethereum, the performance of ETH ETFs remains subdued.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1845\" data-end=\"2106\">According to Farside Investors, these ETFs are down more than 50% year-to-date, with inflows recorded on just four trading days since February 20.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2108\" data-end=\"2511\">Despite this weak performance, leveraged products have emerged as strong gainers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2108\" data-end=\"2511\">Two -2x Ethereum ETFs&mdash;designed to short ETH ETF performance with double leverage&mdash;are currently the top-performing exchange-traded products in 2025, <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/EricBalchunas\/status\/1910014540227698939?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1910014540227698939%7Ctwgr%5E927fc7cc76dfeb310fe66bc00afe200baf2c5f95%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fcryptonews.com%2Fnews%2Fsec-approves-listing-trading-of-options-on-eth-etfs%2F\">according to Bloomberg&rsquo;s ETF analyst Eric Balchunas<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2108\" data-end=\"2511\">This indicates that investors are actively positioning around Ether volatility, not merely relying on bullish sentiment.<\/p>\n<h2>ETH jumps 14% on dual market triggers<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2583\" data-end=\"2955\">The Ethereum market responded quickly to Wednesday&rsquo;s regulatory shift. ETH jumped by over 12% in 24 hours, trading at $1,617 at the time of writing, <a href=\"https:\/\/coinmarketcap.com\/currencies\/ethereum\/\">according to CoinMarketCap<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2583\" data-end=\"2955\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2583\" data-end=\"2955\">This upward movement is also being attributed to a temporary pause in US tariffs announced by former President Trump, a policy that analysts believe has eased short-term macroeconomic tensions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2957\" data-end=\"3248\">The rally demonstrates how both regulatory and geopolitical decisions are increasingly shaping crypto asset prices.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2957\" data-end=\"3248\">While the ETH ETF options approval provided a structural boost, the market also reacted to external non-crypto news that reduced uncertainty in the global trading environment.<\/p>\n<h2>More ETH funds expected in 2025<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3305\" data-end=\"3605\">The options approval is also setting the stage for a wider rollout of Ethereum-related ETF products.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3305\" data-end=\"3605\">Nate Geraci, president of the ETF Store, <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/NateGeraci\/status\/1910059591720665326?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1910059591720665326%7Ctwgr%5E927fc7cc76dfeb310fe66bc00afe200baf2c5f95%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fcryptonews.com%2Fnews%2Fsec-approves-listing-trading-of-options-on-eth-etfs%2F\">noted via X<\/a> (formerly Twitter) that the market should expect a variety of new ETH ETF launches in the near term, including covered call and buffer strategies.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3607\" data-end=\"3949\">Bloomberg&rsquo;s ETF expert James Seyffart <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/JSeyff\/status\/1910058538233483512?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1910058538233483512%7Ctwgr%5E927fc7cc76dfeb310fe66bc00afe200baf2c5f95%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fcryptonews.com%2Fnews%2Fsec-approves-listing-trading-of-options-on-eth-etfs%2F\">echoed the sentiment<\/a> that the SEC&rsquo;s approval was &ldquo;100% expected&rdquo; given the earlier precedent set with Bitcoin ETF options.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3607\" data-end=\"3949\">Still, watchdog groups like Better Markets have expressed concern, previously urging the SEC to delay such approvals due to the high volatility and speculative nature of the assets.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3951\" data-end=\"4136\">With institutional interest growing, the SEC&rsquo;s cautious but consistent approach indicates a broader move toward mainstreaming crypto asset classes through regulated investment vehicles.<\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/news\/sec-clears-eth-etf-options-ethereum-spikes-12-after-tariff-break\/\">SEC clears ETH ETF options, Ethereum spikes 12% after tariff break<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\">CoinJournal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/news\/sec-clears-eth-etf-options-ethereum-spikes-12-after-tariff-break\/\">Source link <\/a><br \/>\n<br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(Originally posted on : CoinJournal: Latest Crypto News, Altcoin News and Cryptocurrency Comparison ) ETH ETFs down more than 50% YTD, with limited inflows. Two -2x ETH ETFs are 2025&rsquo;s best-performing funds. Nasdaq ISE filed for ETHA options listing in July 2024. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially approved options trading on [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3947362361,"featured_media":50472,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0},"categories":[35],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/50471"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3947362361"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=50471"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/50471\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/50472"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=50471"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=50471"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=50471"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}