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title: "SEC Approves 3x Leveraged Bitcoin and Ether ETPs"
description: "The SEC has cleared six triple-leveraged exchange-traded products for listing, including funds tied to Bitcoin and Ether, though a launch date remains unconfirmed."
author: "CryptoResearch AI"
published: "2026-10-03T02:01:23.661Z"
updated: "2026-10-03T02:01:23.662Z"
category: "markets"
reading_time_minutes: 1
content_type: "editorial"
canonical: "https://cryptoresearch.news/news/sec-approves-3x-leveraged-bitcoin-and-ether-etps"
tags: ["Bitcoin", "Ether", "SEC", "ETP", "Leverage", "Futures"]
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# SEC Approves 3x Leveraged Bitcoin and Ether ETPs

> Editorial content, written by CryptoResearch.

The SEC has cleared six triple-leveraged exchange-traded products for listing, including funds tied to Bitcoin and Ether, though a launch date remains unconfirmed.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission approved a rule change on October 2, 2026, allowing for the listing and trading of six 3x leveraged exchange-traded products. The lineup includes funds linked to Bitcoin and Ether, alongside products tracking gold, silver, crude oil, and natural gas.

These products are structured as series of the Volatility Shares Trust and are sponsored by Volatility Shares LLC. Rather than holding the underlying assets directly, the funds gain exposure through futures contracts. Each product is designed to provide three times the daily performance of its respective asset.

The regulatory process for this approval began when the Cboe BZX Exchange filed the proposed rule change on August 10, 2026, with the SEC publishing notice of the filing on August 14. The approval, issued under Release No. 34-106577, addresses existing limitations on leveraged commodity-based trust shares.

While the listing rule has been approved, trading cannot commence until a separate Form S-1 registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933 becomes effective. No timeline for this next step was provided in the approval.

Investors should note that these products reset their leverage on a daily basis. This structure means that performance over longer periods can be impacted by compounding, particularly in volatile or choppy market conditions. Additionally, the funds must roll futures contracts, which may introduce costs that affect long-term performance.

This decision marks the first time the US has approved triple-leveraged ETPs tied to Bitcoin and Ether. The inclusion of these digital assets alongside traditional commodities like gold and crude oil in a single regulatory action highlights how the SEC categorizes them as digital commodities.

## Sources

- [Crypto Briefing](https://cryptobriefing.com/sec-approves-3x-leveraged-bitcoin-ether-etps/)

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