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US SEC Delays Ether ETF Options on the CBOE

by Chiwuike Owunwa
Mar 1, 2025 - 11:30 pm
in Blockchain
Crypto firms expand US operations following SEC reshoring call

Regulatory Risk Extends Review Timeframe

On Friday, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) postponed a decision to approve options trading for Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs), extending its review timeframe beyond the initial deadline.

The proposal, submitted by asset managers like BlackRock and Fidelity, seeks to bring options trading for Ethereum ETFs.

A number of exchanges are affected by the postponement, among them the Cboe Exchange, which had applied to list options for Ethereum ETFs such as the Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF and the Bitwise Ethereum ETF.

As a reaction, the SEC created a new timeline in May 2025 following an extension of the review process.

Changing Regulatory Negotiations

The postponement occurs at the time of negotiation for potential modifications to regulations around cryptocurrencies following the reelection of President Donald Trump.

Regulation of cryptocurrencies remains complicated, and the SEC demands thorough thinking before the approval of new products.

SEC Requests Public Input on ETH ETF Options Trading

In the latter part of last month, an SEC filing found that the agency seeks public input on a proposal to amend a rule allowing options trading in Bitwise, iShares, and Grayscale ETH spot ETFs.

The Cboe Exchange stated in its filing: “The Ethereum Funds are nearly identical to the Bitcoin Funds, the only difference being that such funds invest in Bitcoin (a different cryptocurrency) rather than Ethereum, which trade on the Exchange.”

The largest two are the iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA) and the Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHE), which together maintain billions of dollars of assets.

Trump Jr. Calls for Crypto Regulations at ETHDenver

On Wednesday, Donald Trump Jr. spoke at DeFi World in Denver, advocating for a regulatory environment that defines crypto and DeFi regulations while allowing businesses to operate safely in the U.S.

He reiterated the need for policies that promote asset repatriation to the U.S. and faulted past administrations for suppressing innovation with overly restrictive regulations.

Trump Jr. had hoped the administration would be able to implement well-crafted regulations founded on advice from both the mainstream finance professionals and DeFi, resulting in industry growth and attracting global talent.

Rethinking Risk in the Digital Arena

While the SEC delays consideration of Ether ETF alternatives, the new landscape of regulation invites further contemplation of risk in digital finance.

This delay gives investors a chance to analyze how new policy directives might redefine market dynamics and influence strategic choices.

Rather than surrendering to uncertainty, use this as a time to refine your knowledge and strategy for market threats.

Check your portfolio’s strength and reflect on adjustments that would better align regulatory moves in progress.

This juncture demands all market stakeholders to be rational on challenges and opportunities.

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Chiwuike Owunwa

Chiwuike Owunwa

Chiwuike is a frontend programmer and writer with 3 years experience in the Web3. He's meticulous researcher, enthusiastic about Blockchain and the future of crypto, DeFi, and the Metaverse.

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