Tag: Futures

Ether Futures ETFs Poised For October 3 Approval

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In an unexpected turn of events, Ethereum (ETH) Futures Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) are drawing closer to fruition, potentially becoming available for trading as early as October 3, which could be a significant catalyst for ETH price. Renowned Bloomberg ETF expert Erich Balchunas recently shared insights indicating that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) might expedite its approval process to avoid potential disruptions caused by a looming government shutdown. SEC Considers Fast-Tracking Ether ETFs A government shutdown, which could go into effect if Congress and President Biden fail to reach…

Valkyrie will offer exposure to Ether futures as SEC delays spot Bitcoin ETF

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Asset management firm Valkyrie will begin offering exposure to Ether (ETH) futures to United States investors through its existing Bitcoin Strategy exchange-traded fund, or ETF. A Valkyrie spokesperson told Cointelegraph on Sept. 28 that the firm’s Bitcoin (BTC) Strategy ETF will allow investors access to ETH and BTC futures “under one wrapper”, making it one of the first firms to do so amid several pending applications with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Starting on Oct. 3, the fund’s name will be updated to the Valkyrie Bitcoin and Ether…

Valkyrie Secures Green Light For Ethereum Futures ETF, Trading Launching Tomorrow

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According to a recent FOX Business report, Valkyrie Investments has secured approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch the first exchange-traded fund (ETF) featuring Ethereum (ETH) futures.  This achievement positions Valkyrie as the frontrunner among nine issuers seeking to provide investors with an opportunity to speculate on the future price of the world’s second-largest digital asset through an ETF. Valkyrie Emerges As First Mover In Ethereum Futures ETF Race Ether, the native token of the Ethereum blockchain, currently holds a value of approximately $1,659 per token. Valkyrie…

Coinbase International launches perpetual futures trading for retail customers

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Coinbase International Exchange, a class F license holder from the Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA), announced that it has received additional regulatory approval, allowing the platform to offer perpetual futures trading to non-US retail customers. Launched in May 2023, Coinbase International already offered crypto derivates services to institutional clients. With the latest regulatory approval, the crypto platform will begin to offer eligible customers access to regulated perpetual futures contracts on the Coinbase Advanced platform in the coming weeks. The exchange notified that the Perpetual Futures accounts are maintained by Coinbase Bermuda Limited regulated…

Trading of Ethereum Futures ETFs May Start Next Week

According to analysts, there are 15 Ether futures ETFs awaiting approval. The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has postponed its decision on spot Ether exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications from ARK 21Shares and VanEck. This comes after a September 26 announcement from the regulator saying it had extended the period for deciding on spot Bitcoin ETF applications from ARK 21Shares and Global X. In notices filed on September 27, the SEC said it would extend the deadline for its decision on whether to approve or reject a proposed rule…

Bloomberg Analysts Say Ethereum Futures ETFs Could Start Trading Soon

According to Bloomberg analysts, Ethereum futures ETFs (exchange-traded funds) could start trading for the first time in the United States as early as next week. This comes just a few hours after the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) delayed decisions on Ark Invest and VanEck ETH spot ETF applications. Why Ethereum Futures ETFs Could Launch Next Week  On September 28, Bloomberg Analyst Eric Balchunas said – via a post on X (formerly Twitter) – he was hearing that the SEC wants to accelerate the launch of Ether futures ETFs.…

Ethereum futures ETFs could start trading next week — Bloomberg analyst

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Ethereum futures exchange-traded funds (ETFs) could start trading for the first time in the United States as early as next week, according to Bloomberg analysts. On Sept. 28, Bloomberg Intelligence analyst James Seyffart said it was “looking like the SEC is gonna let a bunch of Ethereum futures ETFs go next week potentially.” His comments were in response to fellow ETF analyst Eric Balchunas who said he was hearing that the SEC wanted to “accelerate the launch of Ether futures ETFs.” “They want it off their plate before the shutdown,”…

Valkyrie eyes October launch for Bitcoin Futures ETF

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Asset manager Valkyrie Funds is gearing up to launch its Bitcoin ETF.  In a recent tweet from James Seyffart, a research analyst with Bloomberg Intelligence, Valkyrie Funds updated its post-effective date for a leveraged Bitcoin Futures ETF. This product’s initial filing was made on May 15, Seyffart noted. However, the asset management firm has set its sights on a revised Oct. 20 launch date. Valkyrie jockeys for position Valkyrie has thrown its hat into the ring alongside prominent asset management firms like BlackRock and Fidelity, all vying for approval to…