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CEO throws cold water on Ethereum ETF approval in May

By Crypto FlexsApril 11, 20243 Mins Read
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The much-anticipated spot Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF) appears to have encountered difficulties as it enters the United States. Industry leaders are growing concerned about the potential for regulatory approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and the SEC’s silence is adding to their anxiety.

Jan van Eck, CEO of investment firm VanEck, recently cast doubt on the possibility of SEC approval of a spot Ether ETF in May. In a CNBC interview, van Eck expressed his belief that the application would likely be rejected due to a complete lack of communication with regulators.

This sentiment finds echoes in the words of Bloomberg ETF senior analyst Eric Balchunas, who drastically lowered his odds of approval to just 35%. Balchunas believes this pessimism is due to the ongoing “radio silence” between the SEC and fund issuers.

good scoop @Jolight. It’s certainly interesting, but the odds don’t change. As we said, the SEC is required to comment on the filings (“critical feedback” he mentioned), and if you don’t provide anything in person, that still doesn’t happen. Silence is violence. https://t.co/z76KTtdmHU

— Eric Balchunas (@EricBalchunas) April 8, 2024

Ethereum ETF Application Languishes in SEC Limbo

The SEC’s lack of response goes beyond van Eck’s scope. Seven different proposals for a spot Ether ETF are currently gathering dust with no signs of progress. This regulatory purgatory is causing skepticism among industry commentators. Jean-Marie Mognetti, CEO of CoinShares, believes approval for these applications is unlikely to occur “later this year,” further amplifying the prevailing uncertainty.

Ethereum is now trading at $3561.8. Chart: TradingView

The current hurdles for the Ethereum ETF stand in stark contrast to the Bitcoin ETF’s success story. The SEC’s approval of a Bitcoin ETF has provided a glimmer of hope for the cryptocurrency market. Van Eck highlights the growing interest in Bitcoin as a “mature asset class” with significant untapped investor demand.

In particular, VanEck’s spot Bitcoin ETF, known as HODL, has seen significant inflows since its launch in mid-January, indicating a strong preference among investors for cryptocurrency exposure.

Lack of clarity creates an opaque investment environment

The lack of interaction with the SEC is a major concern for James Seyffart, another analyst in the space. “No comment or interaction from the SEC is a bad sign,” he emphasizes. This sentiment hints at a problematic trend in the approval process, further dampening hopes for a speedy resolution to the Ethereum ETF issue.

Despite the cloud of uncertainty currently surrounding the Ethereum ETF, the cryptocurrency market continues to experience growth and gain wider acceptance. This means there are increasing opportunities for investment diversification in the digital realm.

But until the SEC states its position, investors and industry stakeholders will have to navigate a situation fraught with uncertainty and intense regulatory scrutiny.

The direction in which the Ethereum ETF will go is still uncertain. The SEC’s silence is deafening, and industry leaders are bracing for potential rejection. Lack of clear communication and growing skepticism left investors facing a blank wall as they waited for SEC approval.

Featured image by Micoope, chart by TradingView

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