- SEC shifts Grayscale Ethereum ETFs to generic rules, removing repeated approval needs.
- NYSE Arca’s filing standardizes Ethereum funds under Rule 8.201-E (Generic).
- Policy change aligns digital asset ETFs with broader commodity trust share standards.
Grayscale Ethereum ETFs have been moved under the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) new generic framework, following a rule change at NYSE Arca. The shift places the Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF and the Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust ETF within Rule 8.201-E (Generic), replacing their prior classification under Non-Generic standards. The approval eliminates repeated filing requirements and aligns the funds with broader SEC policies for commodity-based trust shares.
SEC Confirms Rule Change for Grayscale Ethereum ETFs
On September 19, 2025, NYSE Arca filed to amend how the two Ethereum products are listed. Both had been operating under Rule 8.201-E (Non-Generic), which required separate SEC approvals. By moving them under the generic rule, they can now trade without additional authorization steps. The SEC published notice of the filing and confirmed that the amendment became effective immediately, allowing smoother continuation of ETF operations.
The Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF was first approved in May 2024, followed by the Mini Trust ETF in July 2024. Those approvals bound the products to conditions tied to their original orders. The new filing removes this dependence, standardizing them under the broader rule framework.
Broader SEC Policy on Digital Asset Funds
The adjustment for Grayscale Ethereum ETFs is part of a larger policy shift by the SEC. In recent months, the Commission has expanded generic listing standards to cover a range of commodity-based trust shares. This policy now extends to certain digital asset funds, including those tied to tokens such as XRP, SHIB, and HBAR.
The streamlined approach ensures that qualifying funds can be listed under a consistent rule set. It also reduces regulatory delays that occur when individual products require separate approval cycles.
Operational Alignment for NYSE Arca
By moving the Grayscale Ethereum ETFs into the generic framework, NYSE Arca ensures these products operate alongside other commodity-based trust shares recognized under the SEC’s rules. This prevents duplication of filings while providing clarity on the regulatory structure governing such funds.
Although both ETFs were already approved, the decision signals an effort to unify oversight. Instead of remaining tied to earlier approval orders, the products now operate under clearly defined generic standards that apply across similar digital asset funds.
With the rule change confirmed, the Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF and the Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust ETF continue to trade, but within a simplified structure designed to support consistent ETF operations under federal securities regulation.
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