SEC Approves First-Ever 3x Leveraged Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs

The SEC approved the first-ever 3x leveraged Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, with six new vehicles based on cash-settled CME futures. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has approved the listing of the first-ever 3x leveraged Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds in the United States, according to BSCN. Six New Leveraged Crypto ETFs The regulatory decision gives the green light to six new investment vehicles that will be handled by Volatility Shares at Cboe BZX. The products provide triple-leveraged exposure to Bitcoin ($BTC) and Ethereum ($ETH), marking the first time 3x leveraged ETFs tied to the two cryptocurrencies have been approved for listing in the United States. According to BSCN, the SEC's decision represents a broad regulatory move that brings triple-leveraged trading exposure to both cryptocurrencies and traditional macro commodities. The approval expands the range of leveraged exchange-traded products available to U.S. investors while covering both digital assets and established commodity markets. Products Based on CME Futures The new Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs will not hold physically backed spot assets. Instead, the products are based on cash-settled futures traded at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). That structure means the ETFs obtain their exposure through CME futures contracts rather than directly holding Bitcoin or Ethereum. The distinction separates the newly approved vehicles from spot-based products that are backed by the underlying cryptocurrencies themselves. The SEC approval therefore covers six leveraged vehicles that combine 3x exposure with futures-based structures for $BTC and $ETH. BSCN reported that Volatility Shares will handle the new products at Cboe BZX, with the vehicles representing the first-ever 3x leveraged Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs in American history. Writer: Ethan Collins Crypto Journalist Ethan Collins reports on developments across the cryptocurrency and blockchain sector. His work covers market movements, protocol updates, regulatory changes, and emerging trends in digital assets. He focuses on presenting complex topics in a clear and accessible manner for a broad readership.