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Ether ETF verdict: Gensler stays muted

Ether ETF verdict: Gensler stays muted

Cointelegraph2024/02/14 15:49
By: Zoltan Vardai
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During his Squawk Box interview with CNBC on Feb. 14, United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler gave little away about spot Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

When quizzed about if and when a decision might be issued, Gensler simply indicated that the process would be handled in precisely the same way as Bitcoin ETFs, revealing nothing about the current status or a possible timeframe.

The securities agency delayed its approval decision on the Invesco Galaxy Ether ETF on Feb. 6. The SEC also delayed its decision on Invesco’s ETF application in December.

The SEC has also postponed decisions on other Ethereum ETF applications, including filings from Grayscale, Fidelity, and BlackRock, the world’s largest asset management firm. Other firms vying for ETF approvals include VanEck and Hashdex.

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Companies that filed for Ether ETFs. Source: James Seyffart

Franklin Templeton was among the latest Wall Street firms to submit an S1 filing for a spot Ether ETF on Feb. 12. The $1.5 trillion asset management giant signaled its intention to stake a portion of the ETF’s Ether to generate additional passive income, similar to ARK 21Shares’ revised filing .

 

Will a Spot Ether ETF be approved in 2024?

The SEC must decide on VanEck’s application by May 23, ARK 21Shares by May 24, Hashdex by May 30, Grayscale by June 18, and Invesco by July 5. Fidelity and BlackRock’s applications must be decided by Aug. 3 and Aug. 7.

Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart expects a simultaneous decision on all outstanding Ether ETF applications by May 23, which is similar to how the SEC approved all spot Bitcoin ETFs on Jan. 10.

Yet, Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunes has recently lowered the likelihood of a spot Ether ETF approval in 2024 from 70% to 60%, according to a Jan. 31 X post (formerly Twitter):

“If Gensler really wants to – he can kick the can down the road. There was no more can-kicking for Bitcoin [ETF applications].”

As for Bitcoin ETFs, BlakcRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) amassed 105,280 BTC under management on Feb. 13, making it the first spot Bitcoin ETF in the United States to surpass the 100,000 BTC mark.

Disclaimer: The content of this article solely reflects the author's opinion and does not represent the platform in any capacity. This article is not intended to serve as a reference for making investment decisions.
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