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SEC Approves Options Trading for BlackRock's ETH ETF

The SEC has finally signed off on options trading tied to ether ETFs.
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Apr 9, 2025 • 1 min read

The SEC has approved options trading for BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust, expanding Ethereum’s integration into traditional financial systems.

What’s the Scoop?

  • Approval for ETH ETF Options: The SEC approved the trading of options tied to BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA).
  • Regulatory Timing: The SEC made its decision by the deadline specified in Nasdaq ISE’s filing made last July.
  • Institutional Reach: Options trading offers institutional investors a tool to hedge risk or gain leveraged exposure to Ethereum.

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