In a major win for Ethereum and the broader crypto market, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved options trading on several spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This includes big names like BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust, the Bitwise Ethereum ETF, and two from Grayscale — the Grayscale Ethereum Trust and Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust.
It’s a big step that could reshape how investors interact with Ethereum. From everyday traders to large institutions, the move opens new doors. And it might only be the beginning.
Here’s what this means, why it matters, and what could be coming next.
On Wednesday, the SEC announced it had given “accelerated approval” to Nasdaq ISE’s proposal to allow options trading on BlackRock’s Ethereum ETF. At the same time, it also approved NYSE American’s request to enable options trading for Bitwise and Grayscale’s Ethereum-based products.
In simpler terms, this means investors will soon be able to trade options — contracts that let you bet on price movements — on Ethereum ETFs. This works in a similar way to what we’ve already seen with spot Bitcoin ETFs.
Adding options trading brings more flexibility to how investors can approach Ethereum. It allows people to hedge their positions or make more strategic trades without directly buying or selling ETH. This move is expected to increase trading activity and make Ethereum ETFs more attractive to both everyday and institutional investors.
What’s Next?
Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart said the approval didn’t come as a surprise, as it was widely expected. Meanwhile, Nate Geraci, president of the ETF Store, said this could be the start of more Ethereum-based products. He pointed to possible new strategies ahead, including things like covered-call ETH ETFs and buffered ETH ETFs.
Ethereum’s price had been falling over the past few days, dropping close to $1,400. But after the SEC’s announcement, ETH bounced back sharply to around $1,650. It had formed a solid base at about $1,380 before breaking above a key bearish trend line. It then surged to $1,687 before pulling back slightly.
Right now, ETH is holding steady above $1,550 and its 100-hour moving average, which shows strength in the trend. The price is facing some resistance around $1,650 to $1,680, but if momentum continues, there could be another move higher. The announcement clearly brought new energy to the market.
At the same time, several ETF issuers are asking for permission to stake Ethereum held in their funds. If approved, this would allow them to earn rewards on that ETH and pass those gains on to investors. Seyffart mentioned that decisions on staking could come soon, with key deadlines set for May, August, and a final one in October.
In short, options trading makes Ethereum ETFs more flexible and appealing for a wider range of investors. And if staking gets approved as well, it could open up a new source of income. All eyes are now on the SEC to see what comes next, as Ethereum’s role in traditional finance continues to expand.
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