Gushiken Yona
BlackRock, the world’s leading asset management firm, has ignited a wave of optimism in the cryptocurrency market by filing its S-1 registration statement for a spot Ethereum Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
This step signals a remarkable progression towards the launch of a spot Ethereum ETF, a development that has set the crypto world abuzz with anticipation.
The development came hot on the heels of similar filings by Grayscale, Bitwise, and other major players in the financial sector. The move highlighted the firm’s intent to launch the iShares Ethereum Trust, potentially as early as this summer, marking a significant step towards mainstream adoption of the second-largest cryptocurrency.
Analysts, including Bloomberg Intelligence ETF expert Eric Balchunas, have been quick to decipher the implications of BlackRock’s bold move. According to insights from Balchunas, there’s mounting speculation that BlackRock iShares Ethereum Trust could make its debut as early as late June. The analyst, renowned for his astute predictions, even hinted at the possibility of a July 4 launch, emphasizing the momentum building behind this groundbreaking financial instrument.
Echoing the sentiments of many, he expressed optimism about the swift approval process expected for multiple Ethereum ETFs. His recent tweet, “Good sign. Prob see rest roll in soon. Then prob one more round of fine-tune comments from Staff. End of June launch a legit possibility altho keeping my o/u date as July 4th,” underscored the growing confidence surrounding the imminent launch of Ethereum-based financial products.
Lily King, COO of Cobo, predicted that cryptocurrencies with significant market share and lower volatility, particularly layer-1 cryptocurrencies, will be strong contenders for future ETF approvals. She also anticipates the evolution of cryptocurrency ETFs to mirror that of traditional asset ETFs, with the emergence of diverse offerings catering to investors with varying risk appetites.
“As recognition of the asset class grows, I believe more cryptocurrencies will be considered for an ETF approval. Regulators will likely look for a sense of seriousness in the asset, which has a considerably sizable market share, and layer-1 cryptocurrencies tend to fall into this category, and have a lower volatility compared to others,” the COO told The Shib Daily.
“Over the next five to 10 years, we expect cryptocurrency ETFs to somewhat mirror and draw inspiration from the development of ETF markets in traditional assets. There will (hopefully) be more diverse crypto ETF offerings, such as thematic, leveraged and inverse options, akin to what we see in the evolution of gold ETFs. As the market matures and draws in a wider range of investors, demands for the variety of options will follow, tailoring to investors of different risk appetite,” she further said.
As of 5:20 a.m. ET, Ethereum was in the red, trading at $3,730.30. Over the past 24 hours, Ethereum’s trading volume has experienced a decrease of 13.17%, now standing at $16,727,795,196. This translates to a 1.87% decline in Ethereum’s price within the same period.
Looking at the broader picture, Ethereum has encountered some turbulence in the past week, witnessing a 2.72% drop in its value. Over the span of the last 30 days, Ethereum has experienced a more pronounced decline, with its price plummeting by 21.56%.
These fluctuations have also affected Ethereum’s market capitalization, which has seen a dip of 1.77%, currently valued at $448,024,027,152. Despite these challenges, Ethereum continues to maintain a total circulating supply of 120,139,698 ETH, according to the latest data from CoinmarketCap.
Disclaimer: Yona has no crypto positions and does not hold any crypto assets. This article is provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial advice.
The Shib Daily is an official media and publication of the Shiba Inu cryptocurrency project. Readers are encouraged to conduct their own research and consult with a qualified financial adviser before making any investment decisions.
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Yona has no crypto positions and does not hold any crypto assets. This article is provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial advice. The Shib Daily is an official media and publication of the Shiba Inu cryptocurrency project. Readers are encouraged to conduct their own research and consult with a qualified financial adviser before making any investment decisions.
