SEC Delays Decision on BlackRock’s Spot Ethereum ETF Options Until April

In a latest development, the US SEC has postponed its decision on BlackRock's proposal to list and trade options on its spot Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF). The new deadline for the SEC's decision is set for April 9, 2025. 

The SEC said it will decide on April 9, 2025, whether to approve or disapprove allowing options trading on the world's largest asset manager's iShares Ethereum Trust, according to the filing. The SEC stated that it needs more time to review the proposed rule change and consider the issues raised before making a decision.