SEC Greenlights Options Trading on Ethereum ETFs: ETH Price Surges as Wall Street Eyes Crypto’s Next Big Move
Crypto News Today | April 10, 2025
In a landmark decision set to reshape Ethereum’s future in traditional finance, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially approved options trading on several spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Among the approved products are BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust, Bitwise Ethereum ETF, and both the Grayscale Ethereum Trust and Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust.
What This Means for Investors
The SEC’s “accelerated approval” on Wednesday marks a major expansion of Ethereum-based financial instruments. Investors will now be able to trade options contracts on ETH ETFs—financial tools that offer exposure to price movements without directly buying or selling Ethereum itself.
This opens the door for sophisticated strategies such as hedging ETH holdings, generating income through covered calls, or simply speculating on short-term price fluctuations—boosting flexibility for retail and institutional investors alike.
Ethereum Price Reacts: Bounce From Lows Sparks Bullish Sentiment
Ethereum (ETH), which had dipped close to $1,400 earlier in the week, bounced sharply following the SEC announcement. ETH broke above key resistance at $1,550, peaked near $1,687, and is now consolidating around $1,650.
Technical analysts note the coin has crossed back above its 100-hour moving average, signaling regained bullish strength. The break of a bearish trendline from last week further confirms momentum is turning upward.
“We’ve seen a textbook bounce from support near $1,380. If bulls can hold above $1,600, another leg up to $1,750–$1,800 looks possible,” one analyst commented.
More ETH Products Incoming?
The approval of options is just the beginning. ETF issuers are now lobbying for the right to stake Ethereum held in their funds, potentially generating passive returns for ETF holders.
Bloomberg ETF expert James Seyffart said staking-related rulings could begin arriving as early as May, with additional deadlines in August and October. If approved, staking could create yield-generating Ethereum ETFs, which would be a game-changer for both crypto and traditional investors seeking income.
Expert Take
ETF Store President Nate Geraci predicts a wave of innovation:
“We’ll likely see creative Ethereum ETF strategies emerge—think covered-call ETH ETFs, buffered strategies, even actively managed crypto income products.”
The developments mirror what happened with spot Bitcoin ETFs, where options trading and creative structures rapidly followed SEC approvals.
