SEC Approves Rule Change for 3x Leveraged Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs From Volatility Shares
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has approved a rule change allowing Volatility Shares to offer 3x leveraged exchange-traded funds tied to Bitcoin, Ethereum, gold, silver, crude oil and natural gas, according to Coin Bureau.
3x Leveraged ETFs Approved
The approved products are designed to provide investors with three times the leverage of the underlying markets. The funds would cover Bitcoin and Ethereum alongside traditional commodities including gold, silver, crude oil and natural gas.
According to Coin Bureau, the ETFs would obtain their exposure through regulated futures contracts rather than directly holding the underlying assets. This structure means the funds would not need to hold Bitcoin, Ethereum or the other underlying assets themselves in order to provide their targeted leveraged exposure.
Bitcoin and Ethereum Exposure
The rule change is particularly significant for Bitcoin and Ethereum because it creates a path for investors to seek 3x leveraged exposure to the two cryptocurrencies through traditional U.S. brokerage accounts.
Unlike a fund that directly holds the underlying asset, the Volatility Shares products would use regulated futures to establish their market exposure. The structure therefore relies on futures contracts rather than direct ownership of Bitcoin or Ethereum.
Funds Not Yet Trading
Despite the SEC's approval of the rule change, the new ETFs are not yet trading. Coin Bureau reported that their registration statements still require final clearance before the funds can begin trading.
The products would ultimately cover six underlying markets: Bitcoin, Ethereum, gold, silver, crude oil and natural gas. For Bitcoin and Ethereum, the proposed 3x structure would provide a higher-leverage route through traditional U.S. brokerage accounts once the remaining registration process is completed.
Writer: Victoria HaleTechnology & Blockchain WriterVictoria Hale writes about blockchain technology, digital infrastructure, and the intersection of emerging technologies with finance. Her articles explore how new protocols and systems are shaping the evolving digital economy.She prioritises clarity and accuracy when explaining technical developments to a general audience.
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