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Defiance to Liquidate Ethereum ETF and Seven Other Leveraged Products

Defiance to shut down its Nasdaq-listed Ethereum ETF ETHI and seven other leveraged ETFs, following a four-month operational period, with the final trading day on January 26, 2026.

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Summary

Defiance has announced the closure and liquidation of its Nasdaq-listed Ethereum ETF ETHI, along with seven other leveraged ETFs. The Ethereum ETF tracked US-listed Ethereum ETPs using credit call spread strategies. The final trading day for ETHI is set for January 26, 2026.

Terms & Concepts
  • Leveraged ETF: An exchange-traded fund designed to amplify the returns of an underlying index or asset through financial derivatives and debt.
  • Ethereum ETF: An exchange-traded fund that tracks the price of Ethereum, allowing investors exposure without directly buying the cryptocurrency.
  • Liquidation: The process of closing a fund by selling its assets and distributing the proceeds to investors.