As a researcher with experience in the crypto market, I’m thrilled about the recent development regarding Ethereum spot ETFs. After the success of Bitcoin ETFs, it’s only natural that investors and traders are eagerly waiting for similar products based on Ethereum.


Following the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s groundbreaking decision to greenlight nearly a dozen Bitcoin spot Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) earlier this year, there has been much anticipation regarding which digital asset could be the next to receive similar approval. The focus of the cryptocurrency community has since shifted to Ethereum.

Although the scenery seemed uninviting initially, it underwent a surprising transformation about few weeks back. This was due to the unexpected approval by the agency for the launch of no less than eight Ethereum Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) on the Ethereum blockchain. However, a definitive launch date has yet to be announced.

Upon receiving approval from the securities regulatory body, bitcoin-linked Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) immediately became available for trading, leading to significant market volatility. This event, however, has since been regarded as a highly bullish development within the industry.

As an Ethereum investor, I’ve noticed that the anticipated Ether ETFs are facing some unique challenges. Despite receiving technical approvals, there are inconsistencies in most S-1 filings. Additionally, there’s uncertainty regarding whether these ETFs will support staking – a crucial component of the Ethereum ecosystem. Consequently, the launch dates for these products remain elusive.

Eric Balchunas, Bloomberg’s ETF specialist, shares positive updates. He notes that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) staff has recently made minimal remarks on the S-1 filings.

Based on Balchunas’ belief, there is a high probability that the Ethereum ETFs will be approved within the next ten days, allowing them to be dealt with before the US holiday on July 4. In essence, the Ethereum ETFs might become available as early as July 2.

Previously, our estimated timeline for an event was set at July 4th. However, there’s a slight positive development as we now believe it may take slightly longer than anticipated. This is not a significant change but a relief since it aligns with our current uncertainty about where to place our bets. The date that splits the consensus equally between “over” and “under” is currently July 2nd.

— Eric Balchunas (@EricBalchunas) June 14, 2024

As a crypto investor, I can tell you that the price of Bitcoin experienced wild fluctuations in the initial days following the launch of the Bitcoin ETFs. However, since then, these financial instruments have drawn in vast amounts of investment and triggered a significant price rally, pushing Bitcoin’s value toward a new record high.

ETH experienced significant growth prior to the ETF approvals, yet it’s expected that there will be considerable price fluctuations when trading becomes available.

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2024-06-15 10:23