The American exhibition watchdog SEC has given permission for options trade on Spot Etereum ETFs. This decision, published on April 9, is seen as an important breakthrough for the institutional adoption of Ethereum. The expectation is that this not only gives a positive boost to ETH itself, but also to promising altcoins that run on the Ethereum network.
More speculation and capital inflow
Option trade makes it possible to speculate with leverage on ETH price movements. For professional investors, this offers more strategic possibilities, such as the coverage of risks or deploying on course volatility. The approval comes at a time when Ethereum was under considerable pressure in the first months of 2025. The currency lost nearly $ 170 billion in market value in the first quarter.
The first positive effects are already visible. According to data from Sosovalue, more than 2.3 billion dollars in capital flowed to ETFs between 10 and 11 April. Bloomberg analyst James Seyffart calls the decision “fully expected, but nevertheless a big step forward”.
Wider impact on the cryptomarket
The appointment of Paul Atkins as a new SEC chairman also contributes to optimism. Atkins is known as a pro-Crypto and seems to be shifting the course with this decision compared to its predecessor. The fact that the SEC has dropped the lawsuit against Nova Labs (helium) is also seen as a signal of relaxing policy.
According to market experts, this can be the go -ahead for a broader revival in the cryptomarket. In addition, new and emerging projects are also being looked at that can help hitch a ride on renewed trust.
Source: https://newsbit.nl/sec-keurt-optiehandel-op-ethereum-etfs-goed-gaan-altcoins-nu-knallen/
