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Ethereum Futures ETFs Start Trading in the US
Several Ethereum futures exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have debuted on the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) in the United States. Investment firms such as ProShares, VanEck, Bitwise, Valkyrie, Kelly, and Volshares collectively launched nine ETFs, including funds focused on Ether and Bitcoin. However, the trading volume for these funds has been relatively low compared to previous Bitcoin ETF launches.

Several Ethereum futures exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have debuted on the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) in the United States. Investment firms such as ProShares, VanEck, Bitwise, Valkyrie, Kelly, and Volshares collectively launched nine ETFs, including funds focused on Ether and Bitcoin. However, the trading volume for these funds has been relatively low compared to previous Bitcoin ETF launches.
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