Investors are eagerly awaiting the launch of spot Ethereum ETFs this month. But reports of delays appear to have vexed investors. But once spot Ethereum ETFs hit the floor, these new products are estimated to attract net inflows of $3-$5 billion within the first six months of trading, according to a recent report published by...Read More
Asset managers are optimistic about Security and Exchange Commission approval for the first U.S. ETFs directly investing in Ethereum, possibly by mid-July. The SEC has given ETF applicants until July 8 to submit updated paperwork and amended S-1s, with potential additional rounds of filings. There may be an additional round of filings after the one...Read More
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) might approve the latest tweaks about the spot Ethereum ETFs by July 4, as discussions between asset managers and regulators reach their final stages. While speaking to several industry insiders, Reuters observed that eight asset managers, including BlackRock, Franklin Templeton, and Grayscale Investments, are closing in on the...Read More
Ethereum spot ETFs will accumulate over $15 billion in net inflows within their first 18 months of hitting the U.S. market, predicted crypto asset manager Bitwise on Wednesday. The firm’s year-and-a-half-long forecast would roughly match the net haul from Bitcoin ETFs ($14.4 billion) since their launch five months ago – from which excitement has helped...Read More
US spot Bitcoin ETFs finally reversed their streak of net outflows, bringing in $31 million in net inflows. This positive shift followed a seven-day period of continuous net outflows across almost all funds. Three funds attracted inflows, two experienced outflows, and the rest recorded no flows for the day. US Bitcoin ETFs Break Week-Long Outflow...Read More
The world’s fourth-largest asset manager has promised to seed its upcoming Ethereum ETF with $4.7 million ahead of launch, according to a regulatory filing. “Total proceeds to the Trust from the sale of the Seed Baskets were $4,749,975.00,” read Fidelity’s S-1 registration form for its “Fidelity Ethereum Fund” filed on Friday. Fidelity Buys Its First...Read More
Historically, Bitcoin has played a crucial role in driving market trends. Due to this substantial influence over other cryptocurrencies, BTC has, time and again, served as a primary indicator. While long-term holders of Bitcoin started liquidating their positions in January, their Ethereum counterparts have been steadily accumulating. Divergence Among Ethereum Holders The behavior of long-term...Read More
Crypto asset management firm Hashdex is applying to launch an ETF backed by both spot Bitcoin and spot Ethereum holdings – the two largest cryptocurrencies by market cap. The Hashdex Crypto Index US ETF Analysts discovered the product in a form 19b-4 from the Nasdaq stock exchange on Tuesday, requesting permission from the Securities and...Read More
While bitcoin remains in consolidation, around 10% away from its all-time high, the altcoins are crashing and wiping out most of the gains made in the March crypto market rally. Calls for altseason have diminished, and the overall crypto market and social sentiment are low. There are a few factors that contribute to this altcoin...Read More
After the US Securities and Exchange Commission made history earlier this year by approving almost a dozen spot Bitcoin ETFs, all eyes in the community turned to the next digital asset in line – Ethereum. While the landscape didn’t look promising at first, it changed several weeks ago when, somewhat surprisingly, the agency greenlighted eight...Read More
Ethereum has continued to face challenges staying above the $4,000 mark, mirroring the lack of momentum in the broader market. While the investors await for a rally, data suggest a surge in demand for the world’s largest altcoin. Permanent Ethereum Holders Bought Big According to CryptoQuant head of research Julio Moreno’s recent findings, Ethereum’s demand...Read More
Bitcoin’s price surged to $70,000 briefly this week but faltered soon after failing to sustain the momentum and took a sharp turn. At the time of writing, the world’s largest cryptocurrency is trading at just over $67,000. Still, with exchange supply dropping to December 2021 lows, data suggest that a bullish reversal could be in...Read More
Coinbase saw the largest Ethereum outflow of the year, totaling over 336,000 ETH, worth more than $1 billion on June 12th. This marks the fifth instance in 2024 where over 150,000 ETH has been pulled from the crypto exchange in a single day. It is still unknown as to who is behind such a massive transfer...Read More
Ethereum witnessed its strongest week in terms of capital inflow since March, with total inflows amounting to $69 million over the past week, as per the latest stats by CoinShares. The latest influx can be attributed to the surprise decision by the US Securities and Exchange (SEC) to allow spot Ether ETFs. As a result,...Read More
All eyes are on spot Ethereum ETFs. SEC’s surprising turn of events last month has prompted a surge in addresses holding large amounts of ETH during the period. Such a trend could potentially hint at a much-needed revival for the world’s largest altcoin, which has been struggling to surpass the $4,000 resistance level. Wealthy Investors...Read More
SEC Chair Gensler has voiced concern over unethical conduct within crypto exchanges, noting that the introduction of spot Ethereum ETFs will require additional time. Gensler’s comments were made during a June 5 interview on CNBC, where he also responded to Jim Cramer’s inquiries about potential exchange-traded products for cryptocurrencies beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum. Gensler Criticizes...Read More
Ethereum is seeing a turnaround in sentiment owing to the SEC approval of a spot Ether ETF that is set to go live sometime next month. According to CoinShares’ latest report, Ethereum-based investment products experienced a second consecutive week of inflows marking a reversal from a 10-week outflow streak amounting to $200 million. Over the...Read More
More than 800,000 ether (ETH) worth approximately $3 billion has left crypto exchanges since the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved the launch of spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETF). According to a Quicktake by CryptoQuant analyst Burakkesmeci, the identities of the crypto investors behind the ETH moves remain unknown; however, there are speculations...Read More
Ethereum’s recent momentum appeared to have slowed down, largely due to the pause in ETF-related excitement. Despite this, there is a significant accumulation trend among large holders a.k.a whales, even as ETH’s price remains below $4,000. Massive Increase in Ethereum Whales According to the latest Glassnode data, shared by popular crypto analyst Ali Martinez, there...Read More
According to sources familiar with the matter, the SEC has instructed prospective issuers to submit amended S-1 forms by Friday, May 31st. This follows the approval of the 19b-4 forms on May 23, marking a significant milestone in the process. Spot Ethereum ETF Approval Progresses The recent approval of the 19b-4 forms marked a significant...Read More
BlackRock has submitted a revised registration statement for its proposed spot Ethereum ETF. The updated S-1 filing also included details about the company’s seed capital investor. Now, analysts suggest that U.S. spot Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) could launch by late June. BlackRock Reveals Seed Capital Investor Information The world’s largest asset manager submitted an amended...Read More
Last week was memorable for the crypto community. Over four months after it approved similar products for Bitcoin, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) gave a green signal to the first wave of spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs). According to the latest Bitfinex Alpha report, the crypto market’s reaction to the event was...Read More
Ethereum has been hovering near the $4,000 mark, driven by a major turnaround in the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) decision to approve spot ETH ETFs. This development has fueled trader optimism about the leading altcoin’s price trajectory. However, increased inflows of ETH into cryptocurrency exchanges could spell trouble. ETH Inflows Signal Selling Trend...Read More
Bitcoin and Ethereum have managed to pull crowds with stunning rallies this year. With the approval of their respective spot ETFs, the world’s largest cryptocurrencies are expected to attract billions. As such, popular analyst Lark Davis has made bold predictions for the top assets. Bold Predictions For Bitcoin and Ethereum In a recent tweet, Davis...Read More
Grayscale’s upcoming spot Ether exchange-traded fund (ETF) could potentially see an average outflow of $110 million per day if it follows the trend set by the company’s Bitcoin Trust in its first month, according to a report by Kaiko. This projection follows the approval of spot Ether ETFs by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission...Read More
Over the week, ether (ETH) received a large share of crypto investors’ attention as anticipation intensified about approvals for its spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs). While the crypto asset rallied significantly as the market waited for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) decision on the ETFs, CryptoQuant analysts identified on-chain dynamics that could trigger major...Read More
Markets got a big spike in Ethereum price this week on crypto exchanges. What’s behind it and what factors can investors take into consideration to determine whether Ether or its friend Cardano is the better buy? Ethereum has a birthday coming up on July 30. It was launched in 2015 to create a “world computer”...Read More
Following the news of the approval of Ethereum spot ETFs, Bloomberg Intelligence ETF analyst Eric Balchunas has dampened expectations. Balchunas said he expects Ethereum ETFs to gather just 10-15% of the assets Bitcoin ETFs have accumulated. Institutional Interest Remains Low for Ethereum A string of signs suggests Ethereum’s institutional interest is much weaker than Bitcoin’s....Read More
Cryptocurrency lawyer James Murphy, known as MetaLawMan, believes the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has gotten into trouble following its approval of spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for the Ethereum network. In an X post, Murphy said the SEC is in “deep trouble” with its lawsuits against some crypto firms because the agency’s approval...Read More
Industry experts and executives have been discussing the implications of the SEC’s apparent U-turn on Ethereum. Its approval of spot Ether ETFs on May 23 may be a signal that the regulator now views the asset as a commodity and not a security. The regulator officially approved 19b-4 applications from VanEck, BlackRock, Fidelity, Grayscale, Franklin...Read More
