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Is There an ETF for Ethereum?

Ethereum is a decentralized platform that runs smart contracts: applications that run exactly as programmed without any possibility of fraud or third party interference.

These apps run on a custom built blockchain, an enormously powerful shared global infrastructure that can move value around and represent the ownership of property. This enables developers to create markets, store registries of debts or promises, move funds in accordance with instructions given long in the past (like a will or a futures contract) and many other things that have not been invented yet, all without a middleman or counterparty risk.

NOTE: WARNING: Investing in ETFs (exchange-traded funds) is a high-risk investment strategy and you should only consider investing in them if you have sufficient knowledge of the markets and the associated risks. Trading in Ethereum ETFs can be even more risky given the volatility of cryptocurrencies, so it is important to do your research and understand all of the risks before investing. Additionally, investors should make sure that any ETFs they are considering are regulated by a reputable financial regulator.

The project was bootstrapped via an ether presale in August 2014 by fans all around the world. It is developed by the Ethereum Foundation, a Swiss non-profit, with contributions from great minds across the globe.

Is there an ETF for Ethereum? While there is not currently an Ethereum ETF available, there are a few products that offer exposure to Ethereum’s price movements including the Grayscale Ethereum Trust (ETHE) and the Bitwise 10 Private Index Fund (BITW). For those looking for more direct exposure to Ethereum, buying Ether (ETH) on a cryptocurrency exchange is still the most direct way to gain exposure to Ethereum’s price movements.

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