Steno Research, an independent macroeconomics, geopolitical, and crypto research house, has predicted that the spot ether ETF, presumed to start trading in early July, will take ETH to ,500. Steno’s latest post on the subject forecasts that Ether ETFs will perform better than leading analysts have predicted, bringing up to billion in inflows this […]
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Analyst Updates Spot Ether ETF Launch Date Prediction Citing Slow SEC Review
Bloomberg’s senior ETF analyst has updated his prediction regarding the launch of ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs), noting delays due to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s review process during the holiday week. Despite the approval of 19b-4 filings for eight ether ETFs in May, the S-1 registration statements are still pending. SEC Chair Gary […]
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Spot Ether ETF Approval Expected to Enhance Crypto Asset’s Legitimacy and Utility, Says Hedera Council President
While lobbying is likely to play an important role in shaping crypto policy, just as it has done in the early days of most industries, Charles Adkins, President of the Hedera Council, believes showcasing the tangible benefits of blockchain technology is a far more sustainable approach. Therefore, instead of relying solely on lobbying efforts or […]
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Bitwise CIO Estimates Spot Ether ETPs Will Attract Billions: ‘Not a Casual Guess’
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan has predicted that spot ether-based exchange-traded products (ETPs) will have a favorable performance in financial markets when finally trading. Hougan estimates that these products will have net flows of billion during their first 18 months of trading, taking into account the size of the ether ETP market in other regions […]
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Brazilian Stock Exchange B3 Mulls Offering Ether Futures
B3, the Brazilian stock exchange, is considering extending its native cryptocurrency trading options to offer ether futures contracts to its customers. The exchange, which has been a pioneer in Latam offering crypto-related trading products, would be focusing on institutional investors who want to diversify their traditional or crypto portfolios with more options. Brazilian Stock Exchange […]
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Bloomberg Analyst Doubles Down on July 2 Spot Ether ETF Launch Date Amidst Surge in S-1 Filings
Bloomberg’s senior ETF analyst has reaffirmed his prediction of a July 2 launch date for U.S. spot ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) after observing a surge in amended S-1 (registration statement) filings on Friday. U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler has indicated that spot ether ETFs will launch this summer, pending the SEC’s […]
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Bitwise CIO Makes the Case for Adding Ether to Investment Portfolios
Matt Hougan, CIO of Bitwise, a crypto-based index fund and ETF provider, has explained why he believes ether might be an interesting asset for an investment portfolio. Hougan states three key reasons for investing in ether: diversification to “own the market,” different use cases than bitcoin, and historical analysis. Bitwise CIO Presents Three Reasons to […]
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SEC Chair Gary Gensler Envisions US Spot Ether ETFs Launching This Summer
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler has indicated to lawmakers that he expects spot ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to launch this summer. The SEC is still working with fund issuers on their S-1 filings, which must be declared effective before the spot ether ETFs can launch. Gary Gensler Answers Crypto Questions The […]
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Hong Kong Spot ETFs Secure $1.96B in Bitcoin, $26M in Ether
Since the spot bitcoin and ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in Hong Kong began trading on April 30, they have accumulated .96 billion in bitcoin and .74 million in ethereum. Hong Kong’s Spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs See Modest Growth Hong Kong’s spot bitcoin and ether ETFs have been active for 44 days since their launch. […]
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SEC Chair Gensler: Spot Ether ETFs ‘Will Take Some Time’ to Begin Trading
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler has stated that spot ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) “will take some time” to commence trading, highlighting the necessity for a thorough disclosure process. Additionally, Gensler emphasized the lack of proper disclosure provided by crypto exchanges to investors. Spot Ether ETFs ‘Will Take Some Time’ The chairman […]
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