Bloomberg Analyst Updates Spot Ethereum ETF Launch Date

As an experienced financial analyst with a background in cryptocurrencies, I’m thrilled to share my perspective on the recent developments regarding the anticipated launch of the first spot Ethereum Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF). According to Eric Balchunas, a well-respected Bloomberg analyst, the estimated launch date has now been set to July 2, 2024. This update comes after the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) provided relatively minor feedback on the applications, requiring only a few changes to be made within a week.


The expected debut of an Ethereum-linked spot ETF is drawing nearer. As per Eric Balchunas, a Bloomberg analyst, the tentative rollout date is now marked as July 2, 2024.

The revised schedule emerges following the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) team’s evaluation of the Ether ETF application documents, referred to as S-1 filings, from prospective companies. According to Balchunas, the SEC’s remarks were generally minimal, necessitating only slight modifications within a week’s timeframe.

As an analyst, I’ve recently updated our prediction for the launch of the spot Ether Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF). Based on new information we’ve received today, we’re now aiming for a July 2nd debut. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) staff has reviewed and commented on the issuers’ S-1 filings, which were relatively minor and uncomplicated. We anticipate that they will declare these filings effective within the following week.

— Eric Balchunas (@EricBalchunas) June 14, 2024

“There’s a good likelihood they’ll make a declaration of effectiveness next week and wrap up this approval process before the upcoming holiday weekend,” suggested Balchunas, implying the SEC is eager to complete the procedure as soon as possible.

The timeline for the launch coincides with SEC Chairman Gary Gensler’s latest comment suggesting that approvals might be granted “before the end of this summer.”

Institutional investors may soon have a controlled avenue to invest in Ethereum through Ether Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), which could lead to heightened market engagement and possible price fluctuations for the cryptocurrency.

Following the successful introduction of Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) early this year, we’ve seen these investments start shaping market patterns.

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2024-06-15 04:21