Quick Breakdown:
- Defiance ETFs launches ETHI, the first leveraged Ethereum ETF in the U.S.
- The product offers amplified exposure to ether and weekly income through options strategies.
- ETHI marks a new step in bringing advanced crypto investment tools to traditional markets.
Defiance ETFs has rolled out a first-of-its-kind product for crypto investors: the Defiance Leveraged Long + Income Ethereum ETF (ETHI). Listed this week, ETHI combines leveraged exposure to ether-linked exchange-traded products with an income-generating options strategy, offering retail investors a mix of amplified returns and weekly cash flow.
Leveraged exposure with income potential
ETHI is designed to track approximately 150% to 200% of the daily performance of ether-linked ETPs, giving investors enhanced exposure to Ethereum’s price swings. To balance the inherent volatility, the fund uses a credit call spread strategy that generates income on a weekly basis. The approach provides regular distributions while creating a buffer against potential losses.
Ethereum, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency, remains the backbone of DeFi, smart contracts, and a growing web of blockchain applications. By offering exposure through a regulated ETF, ETHI aims to capture Ethereum’s long-term growth potential while delivering consistent payouts. Unlike direct crypto holdings, the fund does not invest in ether itself but in U.S.-listed products tied to its performance.
Defiance ETFs Unveils $ETHI: First-Ever Leveraged Ethereum ETF with Weekly Income *
Click link to read the press release and view important disclosures.https://t.co/D3AwUB6xjS
Investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible. An investment in the Fund is not a direct… pic.twitter.com/xLvQj3AwYa
— Defiance Investments (@defianceinvest) September 18, 2025
Ethereum’s role in digital finance
Defiance highlighted Ethereum’s ongoing dominance in blockchain innovation, citing its developer activity, institutional adoption, and continuous upgrades. ETHI, according to the issuer, gives investors a new way to participate in Ethereum-linked growth without managing wallets or custody, all within the framework of a regulated financial product.
The ETF’s investment objective focuses on long-term capital appreciation with income as a secondary target. Weekly distributions are planned, with a minimum guarantee of monthly payouts. However, the strategy also limits some upside potential during strong rallies, as the options overlay caps gains beyond certain levels.
In a related development, BitMine Immersion Technologies revealed combined crypto and cash reserves of $10.8 billion, cementing its position as the world’s largest Ethereum treasury and the second-largest global crypto treasury overall. The disclosure underscores Ethereum’s deepening presence in institutional portfolios and its growing importance in the ongoing digital asset supercycle.
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