With U.S. spot Ethereum (ETH) ETFs now a realistic prospect, some experts are questioning whether their approval will impact the market as much as a Bitcoin (BTC) equivalent. Bitwise – the world’s largest crypto index fund manager – says they won’t be. In conversation with CryptoPotato, the firm’s analyst Juan Leon explained why. Ignorance Of...Read More
After a few weeks of speculation following the registration of the iShares Ethereum Trust in Delaware, BlackRock has filed the S-1 prospectus for the product with the SEC. This is the second cryptocurrency-related exchange-traded fund that the company wants to launch after its spot Bitcoin ETF application. CryptoPotato reported last week when the largest asset...Read More
October witnessed significant advancements in the industry owing to the launch of six ETH Futures ETFs, offering investors a chance to delve into Ether futures. Bitcoin responded positively to the developments. Further gains were fueled by speculations about BlackRock’s application approval of a spot BTC ETF in the United States. As a result, the total...Read More
ProShares is gearing up to introduce a unique offering to the market. The firm recently launched three Ethereum futures ETFs and is now preparing to debut the ProShares Short Ether Strategy ETF (SETH). This new ETF is poised to launch in early November, just a few weeks after the initial Ethereum futures ETFs debuted. ProShares...Read More
Ethereum’s network fees have plunged to some of their lowest levels, with this week recording an average of $1.13, a price last seen in November 2022. Crypto analytics firm Santiment revealed in a post on X that while the latest discovery may not be a perfect signal, it could indicate that ether (ETH) is preparing...Read More
Grayscale, the company behind the world’s largest crypto funds, has now moved to convert its Grayscale Ethereum Trust (ETHE) into a spot Ethereum (ETH) ETF. Since the announcement, shares for ETHE have shot up 2.71% on the day. Grayscale’s Pivot to Ethereum Per a press release shared by Grayscale CEO Michael Sonnhenshein, the conversion to...Read More
Asset managers continue to actively explore digital asset products, with Bitwise poised to launch trading for two Ethereum-themed ETFs next week. The release of the two products is expected to enable investors to gain exposure to CME Ether futures through the widely popular and regulated ETF format for the first time. Bitwise’s Ethereum-Themed ETFs One...Read More
Valkyrie Investments, known for its Bitcoin Mining ETFs, will begin investing in Ether Future ETFs, making it the first to offer exposure to Ether and Bitcoin futures contracts within a single entity. The asset management firm plans to purchase Ethereum Futures on Oct. 3, expanding its offerings range. Valkyrie Expands Offerings with Ethereum Futures Valkyrie...Read More
With the odds of a US government shutdown increasing by the day, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reportedly looking to expedite Ethereum Futures exchange-traded funds (ETFs) approvals, according to senior Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas. Meanwhile, the SEC remains hesitant to approve spot Bitcoin ETF applications, with the agency recently delaying its decision on...Read More
On September 19, Grayscale Investments filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a new ETF tracking Ethereum futures. The firm has filed under both securities acts, the Securities Act of 1933 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, reported the WSJ. This is worth noting because the SEC has approved Bitcoin futures ETFs registered...Read More
Nasdaq, the renowned stock exchange, has officially filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to list an Ethereum ETF in partnership with Brazilian asset manager Hashdex, who expressed interest in holding both spot ether and futures contracts. Nasdaq Partners with Hashdex on ETH ETF Application The partnership will result in the creation of the...Read More
The Grayscale Ethereum Trust (ETHE) has recorded significant gains since Cathie Wood’s asset management firm ARK Invest and investment manager VanEck filed applications with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch a spot Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF). According to a tweet by blockchain intelligence firm IntoTheBlock, the ETHE discount to net asset value (NAV)...Read More
On Aug. 24, two more Ethereum futures ETF applications were filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. ARK Invest and 21Shares have partnered on the latest two proposals. The two applications are for an “ARK 21Shares Active Ethereum Futures ETF” (ARKZ) and a “ARK 21Shares Active Bitcoin Ethereum Strategy ETF” (ARKY). We have two...Read More
On Aug. 18, Bloomberg cited ‘people familiar with the matter’ claiming that the regulator is not likely to block the products which many companies have been waiting on. Ethereum futures ETFs are not entirely bullish for ETH because they allow institutional investors to short the asset. However, approval will be a big win for the...Read More
While anticipation over a potential Bitcoin (BTC) spot ETF has gripped investors, an Ethereum (ETH) ETF approval may also be waiting in the wings. Bloomberg analysts are now assigning 75% odds of one such product being approved in the United States this year. Ethereum ETF On The Horizon As tweeted by Bloomberg ETF analyst James...Read More
Two exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that track US-listed cryptocurrency futures will reportedly debut on the Hong Kong stock exchange this Friday (December 16). The products will have bitcoin and ether as underlying assets and will become the first futures ETFs listed in Asia. Crypto ETFs Amid the Recent Turmoil According to a Reuters coverage, the ETFs...Read More
According to CoinShares’ weekly report published on Oct. 3, there has been an inflow of around $10 million over the past week suggesting institutional investors are still hesitant. It is the third week in a row that there has been a marginal inflow, but confidence over crypto products has yet to return as the bear...Read More
3iQ Digital Asset Management has launched Bitcoin and Ether Feeder ETFs in Australia. Listed on Cboe Australia on June 6, these funds will invest in Canadian-domiciled 3iQ CoinShares Bitcoin ETF and 3iQ CoinShares Ether ETF. Exposure to BTC, ETH Investments These ETF products are aimed at providing Australian investors with an opportunity to leverage potential...Read More
Australia’s First Crypto spot ETFs have witnessed extremely low trading volume since the launch back in the mid of May. On the debut of 21Shares’ spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, the volume was only around $656,000 and $415,000 respectively. The two Crypto spot ETFs in Australia have both been coldly received by investors since they...Read More
Switzerland-based investment product issuer – 21Shares – is launching two private funds tailored for US accredited investors to gain exposure to crypto assets. The products will track top and mid-tiers cryptocurrencies available on US exchanges. Entering the US Market According to the press release by the firm, the two products – 21Shares Crypto Basket 10...Read More
The Switzerland-based investment product issuer – 21Shares – joined forces with ETF Securities to launch the first two exchange-traded funds in Australia that will provide customers with direct access to cryptocurrencies. Those products will track the performance of BTC, and ETH will go live on April 27. Crypto EFTs Popping out in Australia While the...Read More
Purpose Investments – an asset management company with $12B+ in AUM – recently announced that mutual fund units would be available for its cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs). These include its Purpose Bitcoin ETF and Purpose Ether ETF, each directly backed by BTC and ETH respectively. Purpose Investments Mutual Fund Units As indicated in a press...Read More
EvolveETF – a Canadian ETF provider – has just launched Canada’s first multi-cryptocurrency exchange-traded fund. The product is backed by the two largest cryptocurrencies by market cap: Bitcoin and Ethereum. Crypto Diversification in an ETF As announced this week from EvolveETF’s site, the new fund has already begun trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX)...Read More
The US Securities and Exchange Commission could finally greenlight a Bitcoin futures ETF in the next two months, predicted analysts from Bloomberg. The strategists outlined the recent withdrawals for Ethereum futures ETF applications as the primary reason behind their optimism. Bitcoin Futures ETF in the US Coming Shortly? The topic of whether or not the...Read More
Several months after greenlighting a Bitcoin ETF, Brazil’s watchdog has done the same for a product tracking the performance of the second-largest cryptocurrency – ETH. The fund will be managed by QR Asset Management. As local media reported, the CVM has given a nod of approval for the second cryptocurrency-oriented exchange-traded fund. The Ethereum ETF...Read More
