The Cboe BZX Exchange has proposed a rule change to allow the listing and trading of options on shares of the Fidelity Ethereum Fund, an Ethereum-backed commodity ETF. This rule change aims to provide investors with a cost-effective investment tool for gaining exposure to Ethereum prices and positions, without dealing with the complexities of Ethereum delivery. The Exchange believes this will increase market transparency and improve price discovery while offering investors a regulated environment to trade these options. The proposed options would have American-style settlement and conform to existing Exchange rules, including position and exercise limits of 25,000 contracts.

The document reports that the Miami International Securities Exchange (MIAX) has proposed a rule change to allow trading options on the iShares Ethereum Trust. This proposal involves amending existing rules concerning criteria for securities, as well as position and exercise limits. The main goal is to provide investors with a new, cost-effective means to engage with Ethereum through securities, potentially enhancing market efficiency. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reviewing this proposal and has opened the floor for public comments.

Nasdaq ISE, LLC filed a proposal with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to allow options trading on several Ethereum-related funds, including the Fidelity Ethereum Fund and Bitwise Ethereum ETF. The proposal intends to modify current rules to include these funds in the list of securities eligible for options trading. The document outlines the conditions and standards needed for trading these options, emphasizing investor protection and market transparency. The proposal also discusses how these changes could benefit investors by providing additional opportunities for trading and risk management in the cryptocurrency market, notably in a regulated environment.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) received a proposed rule change from the Cboe EDGX Exchange, Inc., which the Exchange has already deemed non-controversial. The proposal aims to allow listing options on the iShares Ethereum Trust, enabling investors to trade these options in a more regulated environment compared to over-the-counter exchanges. The proposal outlines how these options will be managed and supervised, ensuring that they adhere to existing trading rules and limits. Overall, this move is seen as beneficial for investors, providing more opportunities to trade Ethereum-related options while ensuring market transparency and oversight.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has received a proposal from BOX Exchange LLC to amend Rule 5055 to allow for cash settlement of certain customized FLEX Equity Options where the underlying security is an Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF). This amendment aims to broaden investment options and potentially shift some over-the-counter market trading onto the exchange. To ensure stability, the cash settlement will only apply to ETFs that meet specific liquidity criteria. The SEC has waived the typical 30-day waiting period for the rule to take effect, citing that similar proposals have already been approved for other exchanges.