Key Points:

  • Volatility Shares leveraged Ethereum ETF, ETHU, has been trading since today.

  • The launch is seen as a positive sign for the crypto market, potentially paving the way for approval of 1x spot Ethereum ETFs.

  • The arrival of the Volatility Shares leveraged Ethereum ETF has fueled speculation about the timeline for these recently approved spot ETFs.

The US witnessed a milestone in the cryptocurrency investment landscape on June 4 with the launch of the first-ever leveraged Ethereum ETF (ETHU) by Volatility Shares.

Volatility Shares Leveraged Ethereum ETF Starts Trading Today

Volatility Shares leveraged Ethereum ETF comes a year after the same company debuted the 2x Bitcoin ETF (BITX).

Volatility Shares' co-founder, Stuart Barton, expressed optimism regarding the SEC's growing acceptance of cryptocurrencies. He highlighted their ongoing collaboration with the Commission to ensure innovative investment products reach the market.

Volatility Sharesis leveraged Ethereum ETF aims to deliver double the daily returns of Ethereum but with inherent risks associated with leverage and compounding. The company hopes this paves the way for approval of 1x spot Ethereum ETFs, similar to their successful previously Bitcoin product, which tracks the underlying asset's price directly.

Crypto ETF Launch Has Investors Buzzing

The launch marks the culmination of a year-long journey. In June 2023, Volatility Shares secured the green light for the first leveraged Bitcoin futures ETF. Just seven months later, the SEC finally approved spot Bitcoin ETFs.

The arrival of the Volatility Sharesis leveraged Ethereum ETF has ignited speculation about the timeline for these recently approved spot ETFs. The news also coincided with a recent upswing in Ethereum derivatives data, potentially indicating renewed investor interest in the world's second-largest cryptocurrency.

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