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The ARK 21Shares Active Ethereum Futures Strategy ETF (ticker ARKZ) is the subject of a formal liquidation announcement by Empowered Funds, LLC, the investment adviser to the fund. This news page aggregates coverage related to the ETF’s lifecycle, with particular emphasis on the decision to wind down the fund and the implications for shareholders.
According to the announcement, ARKZ is one of several ETFs being liquidated following a review of their strategies in light of changes in the digital assets landscape. News related to ARKZ focuses on its role as a newly organized, non-diversified management investment company that sought exposure to Ethereum through Ethereum futures contracts rather than direct holdings of ether or other digital assets.
Coverage of ARKZ includes details about the scheduled last trading day, the anticipated liquidation date, and guidance provided to shareholders about selling shares or receiving liquidating distributions. Articles may also discuss the risk disclosures highlighted by Empowered Funds, including the potential for significant volatility, principal loss, and the possibility that the value of an investment could decline to zero.
Because the fund uses derivatives in the form of Ethereum futures, news items may examine how the performance of futures can differ from the performance of ether itself and how this affects investors. For anyone tracking developments in digital asset-related ETFs, this page serves as a focused archive of announcements, risk discussions, and fund-level decisions concerning ARKZ and its liquidation process.
Empowered Funds, LLC has announced the liquidation of three cryptocurrency-focused ETFs: ARK 21Shares Active Bitcoin Futures Strategy ETF (ARKA), ARK 21Shares Active Ethereum Futures Strategy ETF (ARKZ), and ARK 21Shares Blockchain and Digital Economy Innovation ETF (ARKD).
The decision comes after reviewing the products' strategies considering changes in the digital assets landscape. The last trading day will be September 25, 2025, with liquidation occurring around September 26, 2025. Shareholders can sell their holdings before the liquidation date or receive a liquidating distribution proportionate to their ownership interest.
The liquidation may result in taxable events for shareholders, who are advised to consult tax advisors regarding potential tax implications.