SEC Approves Options Trading for Ether ETFs, Boosting Institutional Interest

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has granted approval for options trading on various spot Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs), a move expected to draw greater institutional investment in Ethereum. 2024 marked the official approval of Nasdaq’s rule change after reviewing a proposed modification submitted by BlackRock, which resulted in iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA) becoming eligible for options trading.