On July 22, 2024, the SEC granted final approval for several spot Ether (ETH) exchange‑traded funds; these ETFs began trading on July 23, 2024 across multiple U.S. exchanges.
The final approval of several spot Ether (ETH) exchange-traded funds represents a major milestone in the regulated digital asset space. This move effectively expands the regulated crypto ETF ecosystem in the United States beyond Bitcoin, providing institutional and retail investors with broader access to crypto assets through traditional financial markets.