Good News for Ethereum (ETH) ETFs in the US, But With a Catch: Bloomberg's Balchunas
Launch date still remains a mystery.
Earlier this year, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) made history by approving nearly a dozen spot Bitcoin ETFs, turning investor attention to Ethereum. Initially, the landscape seemed bleak, but the scenario brightened weeks ago when the agency surprisingly greenlighted eight spot Ethereum ETFs. However, the launch date is still unknown.
When the spot BTC ETFs got the nod from the securities regulator, they began trading the next day, creating significant volatility but becoming one of the most bullish developments in the industry. The situation with Eth ETFs diverges. Despite technical approval, irregularities in most S-1 filings and questions on whether they will allow staking—a core aspect of the Ethereum ecosystem—keep the launch date uncertain.
According to Eric Balchunas, Bloomberg's ETF expert, there is some good news. The Commission’s staff recently made minor comments on the S-1 applications. Balchunas believes the documents could be finalized within the next ten days, potentially allowing the Ethereum ETFs to go live by July 2.
Recalling BTC’s journey, the asset's price experienced a rollercoaster in the initial days post-ETF launch. These financial instruments eventually attracted billions, propelling BTC towards a new all-time high. Ethereum also experienced price gains before the ETF approvals, but we can expect significant fluctuations once they start trading.
As always, the securities market remains unpredictable, but the introduction of Ethereum ETFs might just be the next big move for the crypto industry.
Established by trends in Bitcoin ETFs, the launch of Ethereum ETFs could signal new growth and expansion for digital assets.
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