Ethereum
Will Spot ETH ETFs Outperform Bitcoin ETFs?
Today marks a historic moment for the cryptocurrency world as Ethereum spot ETFs begin trading in the United States. This long-awaited development signifies that the future of money is here. The SEC’s approval of nine ETH spot ETFs in July highlights another major milestone in the growth of the crypto economy.
Everyone, everywhere, is buzzing – and for good reason!
Bitcoin ETFs give us confidence!
This development follows the successful launch of spot Bitcoin ETFs, which have shown the potential to attract new and diversified investors, thereby fostering long-term growth and innovation. Spot ETH ETFs offer investors access to a unique crypto asset with distinct yield characteristics.
The Ethereum network, which is growing rapidly with over 15 million monthly active addresses and a 300% growth in smart contracts deployed in 2023, is growing rapidly. By increasing the use of Ethereum, ETH spot ETF investors will improve the utility of Ether and contribute to the growth of the overall crypto ecosystem.
A New Wave of Cryptocurrency Adoption
The approval of ETH spot ETFs, alongside previous Bitcoin spot ETFs, signals a new wave of cryptocurrency adoption. These ETFs allow investors to participate in the cryptocurrency market through a familiar and regulated product, ushering in a new era of adoption powered by the world’s largest asset managers.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong celebrated the SEC’s official declaration that Ethereum (ETH) is not a security, marking a major step toward regulatory clarity in the crypto space.
Armstrong highlighted Coinbase’s role as a trusted partner and custodian of eight of the nine newly approved ETH ETFs, reinforcing the company’s commitment to supporting the growth and integration of digital assets within the financial system.
It’s a race – ETH vs BTC!
According to Kaiko, a cryptocurrency analysis companyEthereum’s price will likely be sensitive to inflows into the recently approved Ether spot ETFs in the coming days. While the launch of futures-based ETH ETFs last year saw lackluster demand, spot ETFs are expected to quickly gather assets. The approval of these ETFs on July 22 paves the way for their market debut on July 23.
Kaiko’s Head of Indices, Will Cai, noted that potential outflows from Grayscale’s Ethereum Trust (ETHE) could impact the price of ETH, as investors could sell their ETHE shares after it is converted to a spot product.
Market impact
Cryptocurrency specialist Wintermute predicts that ETH ETFs will generate between $3.2 billion and $4 billion in inflows in their first year, compared to the $32 billion projected for Bitcoin ETFs. This suggests a more modest impact on ETH’s price, with an expected increase of up to 24% by the end of the year.
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What do you predict for ETH prices in the coming weeks? We feel strong uncertainties!