ETF store president Nate Geraci hints at upcoming spot ETFs

As a seasoned analyst with over two decades of experience in the financial industry, I find the recent developments surrounding crypto index funds and altcoin ETFs to be both exciting and promising. The growing interest from established asset managers like Grayscale and Bitwise is a testament to the maturing of the crypto space, moving beyond just Bitcoin and Ethereum.


According to Nate Geraci, President of the ETF Store, significant market participants are expressing keen interest in the development of new cryptocurrency index funds.

In a recent X post, Nate Geraci shared that established asset managers like Grayscale and Bitwise are open to new crypto index funds with a focus on Solana (SOL), Ripple (XRP) and Hedera (HBAR). This is a step in the right direction, as believed by the crypto community, as asset managers are beginning to look beyond just Bitcoin and Ethereum. Geraci noted that asset managers are looking to expand their portfolios to include other popular digital currencies in the exchange-traded funds market. 

The move toward altcoin ETFs indicates a growing interest among institutional investors seeking more diverse exposure to cryptocurrencies. SOL has gained attention due to its scalability and lower transaction fees. VanEck recently filed a spot ETF to capitalize on its growing ecosystem.

Beyond Grayscale and Bitwise’s crypto index fund listings, there are ongoing applications for spot ETFs concerning Solana (SOL), Ripple (XRP), and Hedera Hashgraph (HBAR). It seems plausible that at least one issuer might venture into an ETF for Cardano (ADA) or Avalanche (AVAX) as well.

— Nate Geraci (@NateGeraci) November 21, 2024

Contrastingly, XRP has been making news since it gained legal clarity about its status, enabling Bitwise Asset Management to file for an XRP spot ETF, indicating their belief in the asset’s long-term potential. Additionally, HBAR, backed by a strong distributed ledger, is another asset drawing ETF filings. This month, Canary Capital submitted an S-1 registration statement, which is usually employed during initial public offerings.

Geraci further speculated that issuers could soon start filing applications for well-known cryptocurrencies like Cardano (ADA) and Avalanche (AVAX). These assets boast strong blockchain ecosystems, with Cardano focusing on the security and scalability of its proof-of-stake consensus mechanism. Meanwhile, Avalanche distinguishes itself through sub-second finality and a multi-chain architecture design.

As an enthusiastic cryptocurrency investor, I’m hopeful that the growing demand for crypto investment opportunities and the gradual improvement in regulatory understanding will pave the way for a groundbreaking moment in 2024 – potentially marking the approval of Altcoin Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs).

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2024-11-21 08:26