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Posted 10/2/2023, 9:22:30 PM

Volatility Shares Postpones Launch of Ether Futures ETF Amid Market Changes, Still Plans Future Debut

Volatility Shares canceled plans to launch an Ether (ETH) futures ETF on Oct. 2, citing changes in the market.
The company's co-founder said they "didn't see the opportunity at this point in time" but still plan to launch an ETH futures ETF later.
ETH futures ETFs allow investors to trade ETH futures without holding the cryptocurrency.
Several other firms like Valkyrie and VanEck have begun trading ETH futures ETFs.
The SEC was expected to approve the first ETH futures ETF on Oct. 12 but moved the timeline earlier due to government shutdown concerns.

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Relevant topic timeline:

8/31/2023

SEC delays decision on spot Bitcoin ETF applications from WisdomTree, Invesco, and Valkyrie

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has postponed its decision on three Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications from WisdomTree, Invesco, and Valkyrie, with new deadlines set for October.

9/27/2023

SEC Delays Spot Bitcoin, Ether ETF Rulings to December as Crypto Exchange Rules Face Decisions

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has postponed its decision on approving spot Ether exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications from ARK 21Shares and VanEck, extending the deadline to December 25 and December 26 respectively, while the New York Stock Exchange Arca and Cboe BZX Exchange also filed proposed rule changes for various crypto ETFs on September 27.

9/28/2023

Ethereum Futures ETFs Could Launch as Soon as Next Week as SEC Rushes Approvals

The launch of Ethereum futures ETFs in the U.S. may be expedited due to the possibility of a government shutdown, with analysts suggesting that trading could begin as early as next week.

9/28/2023

Valkyrie Bitcoin ETF Adds Ether Futures Exposure Amid Pending Crypto ETF Decisions

Asset management firm Valkyrie will offer Ether (ETH) futures to US investors through its Bitcoin Strategy exchange-traded fund (ETF), becoming one of the first firms to do so amid pending applications with the SEC, with the fund's name changing to the Valkyrie Bitcoin and Ether Strategy ETF on October 3.

9/30/2023

Bitwise Launches Ethereum ETFs Amid Growing Institutional Interest in Crypto

Bitwise Asset Management has announced the launch of two Ether futures ETFs on October 2, allowing investors to access Chicago Mercantile Exchange Ether futures.

10/2/2023

VanEck Launches New Ethereum Futures ETF With Tax Benefits and Developer Donations

Investment management firm VanEck is launching its Ethereum Strategy ETF, which will invest in Ether futures contracts and has no direct exposure to ETH, with trading set to begin on October 2nd on the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE).

10/3/2023

Ethereum Futures ETFs See Muted Debut as Volatility Shares Cancels Planned Launch

The launch of nine new Ethereum futures exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw underwhelming trading volume of less than $2 million on the first day, with none of the products standing out as a clear winner, indicating that investors may prefer spot ETF products over futures.

10/4/2023

Ethereum Slumps To Lowest Level Against Bitcoin Since July As ETH ETFs See Weak Demand

The launch of futures-based ETH ETFs attracted little interest from investors, causing the price of Ether to drop to its lowest compared to Bitcoin since July 2022, prompting experts to advise rotating back to Bitcoin.

10/6/2023

Ether ETFs See Slow Start as Blackbird Raises Funds, FTX Co-Founder Alleges Fraud by SBF

Ether (ETH) futures ETFs had a lackluster performance in their first week of trading, with low volumes compared to bitcoin (BTC) futures, prompting analysts to revise their bullish outlook and focus on bitcoin investments instead.

10/17/2023

Bitcoin ETF Could Launch Within Months, But Market May Have Already Priced It In

A cryptocurrency exchange-traded fund (ETF) is expected to launch soon, but caution is advised as the market may have already factored in potential gains.

10/20/2023

New Ethereum Futures ETFs Offer Mainstream Exposure, But With Risks

Several new Ethereum futures ETFs have been launched in the U.S., providing investors with a way to gain exposure to Ethereum without directly holding the cryptocurrency themselves. These ETFs offer a convenient and low-risk option for investors who are bullish on Ethereum's future but do not want to deal with the complexities and risks of owning and storing the digital asset.

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Posted 10/2/2023, 9:22:30 PM

Volatility Shares Postpones Launch of Ether Futures ETF Amid Market Changes, Still Plans Future Debut

Volatility Shares canceled plans to launch an Ether (ETH) futures ETF on Oct. 2, citing changes in the market.
The company's co-founder said they "didn't see the opportunity at this point in time" but still plan to launch an ETH futures ETF later.
ETH futures ETFs allow investors to trade ETH futures without holding the cryptocurrency.
Several other firms like Valkyrie and VanEck have begun trading ETH futures ETFs.
The SEC was expected to approve the first ETH futures ETF on Oct. 12 but moved the timeline earlier due to government shutdown concerns.

cointelegraph.com

Relevant topic timeline:

8/31/2023

SEC delays decision on spot Bitcoin ETF applications from WisdomTree, Invesco, and Valkyrie

9/27/2023

SEC Delays Spot Bitcoin, Ether ETF Rulings to December as Crypto Exchange Rules Face Decisions

9/28/2023

Ethereum Futures ETFs Could Launch as Soon as Next Week as SEC Rushes Approvals

The launch of Ethereum futures ETFs in the U.S. may be expedited due to the possibility of a government shutdown, with analysts suggesting that trading could begin as early as next week.

9/28/2023

Valkyrie Bitcoin ETF Adds Ether Futures Exposure Amid Pending Crypto ETF Decisions

9/30/2023

Bitwise Launches Ethereum ETFs Amid Growing Institutional Interest in Crypto

Bitwise Asset Management has announced the launch of two Ether futures ETFs on October 2, allowing investors to access Chicago Mercantile Exchange Ether futures.

10/2/2023

VanEck Launches New Ethereum Futures ETF With Tax Benefits and Developer Donations

10/3/2023

Ethereum Futures ETFs See Muted Debut as Volatility Shares Cancels Planned Launch

10/4/2023

Ethereum Slumps To Lowest Level Against Bitcoin Since July As ETH ETFs See Weak Demand

10/6/2023

Ether ETFs See Slow Start as Blackbird Raises Funds, FTX Co-Founder Alleges Fraud by SBF

10/17/2023

Bitcoin ETF Could Launch Within Months, But Market May Have Already Priced It In

A cryptocurrency exchange-traded fund (ETF) is expected to launch soon, but caution is advised as the market may have already factored in potential gains.

10/20/2023

New Ethereum Futures ETFs Offer Mainstream Exposure, But With Risks