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Institutional flows and pure leverage: how to trade the iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA) with options
Ethereum has evolved far beyond its origins as just another cryptocurrency. Today, it is a programmable platform that powers decentralized finance (DeFi), non-fungible tokens (NFTs), tokenization of real-world assets, and much more. Until recently, gaining direct access to ethereum meant navigating crypto exchanges, wallets, and sometimes daunting technical hurdles. That changed in June 2024, when BlackRock launched the iShares Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHA) on Nasdaq. ETHA allows investors to gain regulated, direct exposure to spot ethereum—no private wallets, cold storage, or private keys required. With a 0.25% ... (full story)