Open positions in Ether options indicate optimistic expectations that the spot ETH ETF could be approved in May, said Jag Kooner, head of derivatives at Bitfinex. The deadline for a final approval decision on the spot Ether ETF application filed with the US SEC by asset managers VanEck and Ark/21Shares is 23 May.Jag Kooner highlights a significant increase in open interest in long-dated options calls for March, April and May. However, he added: "The categorisation of Ether as a security or commodity is the main factor influencing these forecasts and the reaction of the derivatives market." Ether Options Open Positions Indicate Bullish Sentiment for May Spot Ether ETF Approval