As a seasoned crypto investor with several years of experience under my belt, I’ve grown accustomed to the rollercoaster ride that comes with investing in this space. The latest news surrounding Ethereum ETFs and the SEC’s decision has once again brought uncertainty to the market.
This week, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is anticipated to make a decision on proposing or denying proposals for Ethereum spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
The SEC has until May 23rd to make a decision regarding VanEck’s application. However, the fate of the joint proposal submitted by Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest and ETF issuer 21Shares will be decided by the agency on May 24th.
As an analyst, I’ve compiled a list of notable players vying for the opportunity to introduce a spot Ethereum Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF). Among these contenders are industry giants like BlackRock and Fidelity, as well as established crypto investors such as Bitwise, Galaxy Digital, Franklin Templeton, and Hashdex.
Based on the SEC’s past disengagement with Ethereum ETF applicants, it seems highly probable that the regulatory body will turn down spot Ethereum application submissions.
It’s highly likely that the SEC will turn down Bitwise’s proposed products at this time. However, the specific reason for the rejection, which the SEC is expected to disclose in a forthcoming order, has yet to be determined. Matt Hougan from Bitwise proposes that the ETF may be denied due to a lack of sufficient data. On the other hand, legal analysts such as Scott Johnsson speculate that the SEC might classify the underlying asset as an unregistered security in their decision.
A new 2024 low against Bitcoin
Currently, Ethereum hit a new low for the year relative to Bitcoin, at 0.044 BTC on May 16th. Since then, it has rebounded by approximately 6%. Nevertheless, the general feeling among investors remains pessimistic as we await the outcome of the upcoming ETF ruling.
The flagship altcoin is currently trading at $3,104, according to CoinGecko data.
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2024-05-20 10:02