Ether Soars 16% as Odds of SEC Approving ETFs Rise to 75%

As an analyst with a background in the crypto industry, I’ve followed the developments surrounding Ethereum (ETH) and its potential exchange-traded funds (ETFs) closely. The recent news that SEC is requesting expedited rule change proposals for ETFs has sent ripples through the market, leading to a significant surge in ETH’s price.


There’s growing indication that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) could greenlight spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs), a development that’s ignited excitement within the cryptocurrency community.

A current document reveals that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is urging cryptocurrency trading platforms to expedite the submission of their proposed rule changes. The objective is to facilitate a faster approval process.

— db (@tier10k) May 20, 2024

As a crypto investor, I’ve noticed some exciting developments that have boosted my optimism recently. Based on reports, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken a step closer to approving an Ether Exchange Traded Fund (ETF). Although this isn’t a guarantee of approval, it has certainly fueled renewed interest in Ether.

Ether Soars 16% as Odds of SEC Approving ETFs Rise to 75%

As a crypto investor, I’ve been keeping a close eye on the developments regarding a potential spot Ether Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF). According to my analysis, the chances of approval have significantly increased from 25% to 75%, as reported by Bloomberg Intelligence analyst Eric Balchunas. The reason behind this shift is the perceived change in SEC’s stance towards the demand for such an ETF.

Revised: JSeyff and I have raised our estimate for the probability of Ether ETF approval to 75% (previously at 25%), based on recent rumors suggesting a possible change of heart from the SEC regarding this contentious issue. As a result, there’s been a flurry of activity as everyone rushes to adapt to the new developments.

— Eric Balchunas (@EricBalchunas) May 20, 2024

The regulatory classification of Ether as either a security or commodity is a determining factor in this situation. This shift occurred when Ether transitioned from proof-of-work to proof-of-stake consensus protocol last year. If approved, this decision could lead to a surge of cryptocurrency ETFs entering the crypto marketplace.

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2024-05-21 02:28