FalconX Opens Crypto Derivatives Market On ETH Yield
FalconX Pioneers Trading on Ethereum’s Native Yield
On September 25, 2025, FalconX – a leading digital asset brokerage based in San Mateo – officially executed its first derivatives trade linked to Ethereum staking yields. This marks a major breakthrough, providing institutional investors with tools to hedge yield volatility and expand their access to ETH-based returns.
Based On TESR – A Standardized Staking Yield Benchmark
The forward contracts launched by FalconX reference the Treehouse Ethereum Staking Rate (TESR), a benchmark published daily by Treehouse. TESR is part of the “Decentralized Offered Rates” framework, designed to become a standardized yield measure for the crypto market, similar to Libor or SOFR in traditional finance. This provides a more transparent and accessible framework for large institutional participants.
Ethereum Staking Demand Hits Peak
The debut of FalconX’s new product comes at a time when Ethereum staking demand has reached its highest level in two years. Billions of dollars in capital from ETFs and enterprises have flowed into ETH, resulting in a large volume of tokens locked in validator queues. Staking yields have also fluctuated significantly due to changes in validator participation and network activity, driving institutions to seek derivatives as an effective risk management tool.
Benefits For Institutional Investors
FalconX revealed that the first trades included participation from major funds such as Edge Capital, Monarq, and Mirana, with additional interest from BitPanda, RockawayX, and Algoquant. By standardizing documentation and trading workflows, the derivatives market can operate continuously, improve liquidity, and create opportunities for institutions to both hedge yield risks and implement long-term ETH investment strategies. However, FalconX also emphasized that the product is not currently available to U.S. clients.
Expert Insights
Nicholas Gallet, CEO of Gallet Capital and a former trader at Nomura, commented that the introduction of TESR forwards is something the market has “long needed but never had.” According to him, for the first time, long-term crypto holders can hedge yield volatility and express investment views within a framework familiar to traditional finance.
Conclusion
The launch of FalconX’s staking yield derivatives represents not only a milestone for DeFi but also a testament to ETH’s growing importance in institutional portfolios. This event is seen as a crucial step toward integrating digital assets more deeply into global financial standards.
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