Key Points
- Spot Ethereum ETFs will begin trading on July 23.
- Five ETFs from major firms are set to launch, with five more to follow shortly after
- Spot ETFs follow the market closer than futures ETFs
Spot Ethereum ETFs will start trading this week, according to the new listing notifications on the CBOE exchange. This new investment vehicle, expected to draw billions of dollars from investors, marks a significant development in the cryptocurrency market.
The Cboe has listed five new ETFs set to begin trading on July 23:
- 21Shares Core Ethereum ETF (CETF)
- Fidelity Ethereum Fund (FETH)
- Franklin Ethereum ETF (EZET)
- Invesco Galaxy Ethereum ETF (QETH)
- VanEck Ethereum ETF (ETHV)
VanEck confirmed the expected trading date in a separate communication.
Historical Context And Impact
The SEC’s approval of the spot Ethereum ETFs mirrors the precedent set earlier this year with Bitcoin ETFs. On January 11, ten U.S.-listed spot Bitcoin funds began trading, following SEC approval after years of rejections. These funds have since generated approximately $16.6 billion in inflows and now hold about $55 billion in assets.
The SEC is currently considering ten spot Ethereum ETF applications, including BlackRock, Grayscale, Bitwise, and more.
The impact of these new ETF launches is that it will allow investors and easier way to invest in Ethereum.
Spot ETF vs. Futures ETF
The key difference in spot ETFs vs. futures-based ETFs is that spot ETFs hold the underlying cryptocurrency, making them more directly correlated to the underlying market. Futures-based ETFs can have price discrepancies and movement discrepancies compared to the underlying tokens.
The approval of these Ethereum ETFs represents a significant milestone that could pave the way for increased institutional and retail investments in crypto ETFs.
Final Thoughts
The launch of spot Ethereum ETFs on July 23 marks a significant moment in the cryptocurrency market, with major financial firms poised to attract substantial investments.
The SEC approval highlights the evolving regulatory landscape and the increasing integration of cryptocurrency assets into traditional financial markets.
As these new investment vehicles become available, they will likely attract a wide range of investors eager to participate in the burgeoning cryptocurrency market.
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