The Ethereum ETF launch highlights growing institutional interest in crypto, potentially stabilizing and legitimizing the digital asset market.
The post Ethereum ETF launch propels crypto fund inflows to record $20.5 billion appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Galaxy launched a $113 million crypto fund on the week of the debut of the first spot Ether ETFs in the US. Nansen has also launched the industry’s first Ether ETF analytics dashboard.
The State of Michigan Retirement System holds 110,000 shares in ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF (ARKB), which amounts to roughly $6.6 million, according to a July 26 filing with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Bloomberg’s senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas noted that the ARKB shares purchase represents a significant step in the adoption of […]
The post Michigan pension fund adds $6.6 million in Bitcoin ETF holdings appeared first on CryptoSlate.
The asset manager is considering expanding tokenized securities to the Ethereum mainnet and other EVMs, its digital assets head told Cointelegraph.
Post the Spot Ethereum ETFs launch, the ETH price has continued to struggle unexpectedly, proving that the launch of the Spot ETFs were a ‘sell the news’ event. So far, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap has lost around 10% of its value since the Spot Ethereum ETFs trading began on Tuesday, July 23, and could see further decline from here, according to an analysis from Matrixport. Spot Ethereum ETFs Triggers Selling Following the launch of the Spot Ethereum ETFs, there was a lot of excitement in the market, especially around the fact that investors could now gain exposure to ETH without having to directly buy the underlying token. However, this excitement has been short-lived as days after the launch, the ETH price continues to struggle. Related Reading: End Of The Road? Shiba Inu’s Shibarium Sees Massive 80.3% Crash In Active Accounts In a report released on Thursday, Markus Thielen, Head of Research at Matrixport, outlined a number of reasons why the ETH price was declining. As Thielen explains, while the inflows crossed $100 million on the first day, the Grayscale Ethereum fund had been suffering outflows. Just like with the Spot Bitcoin ETFs launch, the Grayscale ETH fund, which holds around $9 billion in ETH, began recording outflows. This is due to the fact that Grayscale’s management fees remain high with competitors offering fees as low as 0.19%. On the first day alone, $481 million flowed out of the fund, and $326 million followed the next day. In addition to this, the Mt. Gox distributions began around the time of the Spot Ethereum ETFs launch, so this even also put extra selling pressure on the crypto market. Just as the Bitcoin price did with the Spot Bitcoin ETFs, the ETH price has responded negatively to these outflows, leading to a price decline below $4,200. Will The ETH Price Recover From Here? Outflows from the Grayscale ETH fund since the launch of the Spot Ethereum ETFs have been one of the major factors driving the ETH price decline. However, it is not the only bearish development that has emerged for the cryptocurrency. Thielen points out that the ETH price may have reached the top, using the daily stochastics indicator as a guide. Now, when the value of this indicator is low, it often means a buying opportunity and the price is hitting a low. Meanwhile, the value being high suggests that the ETH price may have hit its top. Related Reading: Crypto Analyst Says Bitcoin Is Headed For $260,000 But This Must Happen First According to the report, the ETH price had hit a score of 92% in the days leading up to the Spot Ethereum ETFs launch. Usually, a score above 90% is bearish for the price as it means the cryptocurrency is currently in overbought territory. Subsequently, the value of the stochastic indicator is expected to decline as investors offload their holdings. So far, there have been a 5% decline from 92% to 87%, suggesting that there is still a long way to go before the ETH price stops bleeding. “Considering the recent rally and the potential overhang from Mt. Gox, the US earnings season, and the weak seasonals for August and September, it might make sense to press the Ethereum short a bit longer,” Markus Thielen said in closing. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop has announced plans to invest a portion of the city’s pension fund in Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), highlighting a significant step toward integrating crypto into municipal financial strategies. In a social media post on July 25, Fulop shared that the Jersey City pension fund is updating its documentation with the […]
The post Jersey City pension fund amends regulatory documents to include Bitcoin ETF exposure appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Analysts worry ETH will prove a harder sell than BTC to traditional investors.
Franklin Templeton will keep exploring more assets to back new spot cryptocurrency ETFs, including those based on Solana.
Bitcoin price could reach above the $88,000 mark by September, driven by continued Bitcoin ETF inflows.
Analyst Eric Balchunas says that initial inflows into the Ethereum ETFs accounted for roughly 50% of Bitcoin ETF inflows on day one.
BTC price "profit taking" has resulted from large ETF inflow days in the past, while both Bitcoin and Ether shrug off the latter's ETF launch day.
With the Spot Ethereum ETFs expected to begin trading on Tuesday, July 23, expectations for the ETH price have shot up drastically. Numerous analysts and market experts have come forward to predict that it would be a great development for the ETH price, pushing it to new all-time highs. However, one analyst has warned investors […]
On July 23, Hong Kong will mark a significant milestone in the crypto financial product domain by introducing Asia’s first inverse Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), according to a local media outlet, South China Morning Post. According to the report, the CSOP Bitcoin Futures Daily (-1x) Inverse Product would be officially registered with 7376. The CSOP Asset Management manages […]
The funds still await the SEC's approval of S-1 forms. Their launch in the United States is expected to take place on July 23.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs have achieved yet another milestone, recording a total of 900,000 BTC since its launch. This historic milestone occurs amidst the substantial wave of BTC accumulation in July. Spot Bitcoin ETFs Holdings Surpass 900,000 BTC Spot Bitcoin ETFs have accomplished an unprecedented feat, as the United States BTC ETF holdings have now surpassed […]
After a long period of speculation and uncertainty, Spot Ethereum ETFs (exchange-traded funds) will officially commence trading next week, on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. This significant development was announced by the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE). Five Spot Ethereum ETFs Go Live On Cboe Next Week On Friday, July 19, the Chicago Board Options Exchange […]
The Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) has confirmed the launch date for Spot Ethereum ETFs, revealing when five Spot ETH ETFs will commence trading in the crypto market. CBOE Finalizes Launch Date For Spot Ethereum ETFs On July 19, the CBOE released a new issue notification on its official website concerning the launch of Spot Ethereum ETFs trading. According to the notification, five Spot ETH ETFs will begin trading on the Chicago Board Options Exchange on July 23, 2024, pending regulatory effectiveness. Previously, analysts, including Bloomberg Senior ETF analyst, Eric Balchunas, had predicted that Spot ETH ETFs could start trading on July 2. However, Balchunas has since revised his forecast, suggesting in another X (formerly Twitter) post that ETH ETFs would likely launch on July 18. Related Reading: Crypto Market Rebounds From Lows, But Why Are Cardano Holders Suffering Losses? Amid the fluctuating timelines for Spot Ethereum’s debut, the CBOE’s confirmation carries significant weight, aligning with the summer launch date projected by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The adjustment to a July 23 launch date is partly due to delays from several Spot Ethereum ETF issuers, who have needed to amend and resubmit their S-1 registration forms to the SEC for review and approval. The five Spot ETH ETFs set to begin trading on July 23 include Fidelity Ethereum ETF Fund (FETH), Ark 21Shares Core Ethereum ETF (CETH), Franklin Ethereum ETF (EZET), VanEck Ethereum ETF (ETHV), and Invesco Galaxy Ethereum ETF (QETH). The launch of these Spot Ethereum ETFs represents a significant milestone in the crypto market, providing investors the opportunity to gain exposure to ETH without the significant risks of volatility often associated with cryptocurrencies. Furthermore, the introduction of Spot Ethereum ETFs is set to bring greater diversification in the crypto market, offering investors a new trading option beyond Spot Bitcoin ETFs. While CBOE’s confirmation of Spot Ethereum ETFs launch is a promising development for the crypto market, the real focus will be on the performance and demand of these ETFs, as their success could set a precedent for more crypto ETF filings in the future. Will ETH ETFs Match Bitcoin ETFs Demand Post Launch? The performance of Ethereum Spot ETFs has been a hot topic in the crypto space, as analysts constantly analyze whether the demand for ETH ETFs could potentially match or even surpass that of Spot Bitcoin ETFs. Related Reading: Can Burns Send The Shiba Inu And LUNC Price To $0.01? Expert Chimes In Matt Hougan, the Chief Investment Officer (CIO) of Bitwise, predicts that Ethereum Spot ETFs will be a resounding success, gathering about $15 billion in new assets within the first 18 months in the market. The Bitwise CIO also stated that the demand for ETH ETFs will surge significantly, potentially propelling the price of ETH to a $5,000 all time high. In contrast, Samson Mow, the CEO of JAN3, a Bitcoin technology company, believes that Spot Ethereum ETFs will not be as bullish as Spot Bitcoin ETFs. He further added that Ether ETFs will massively underperform Bitcoin ETFs in the market. While there are differing opinions regarding the success of Spot Ethereum ETFs, it remains uncertain just how well these investment products will perform following its launch. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
Several spot Ethereum (ETH) ETF applicants submitted S-1 amendments detailing sponsor fees and waiver details to the SEC on July 17 as they prepare for a potential trading launch next week. Almost all of the issuers have detailed fees and sponsor fee waiver terms in the latest filings. BlackRock set a 0.25% sponsor fee and […]
The post BlackRock reveals competitive 0.25% fee for spot Ethereum ETF as issuers update filings appeared first on CryptoSlate.
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce’s recent comments to Coinage Media have reignited discussions about the potential inclusion of staking and in-kind creation/redemption features in crypto ETFs. Peirce emphasized that these elements, which were excluded from initial ETF offerings, could be revisited in the future. Peirce stated, “I think certainly something like staking or any feature of […]
The post Staking and in-kind redemptions for crypto ETFs can be reconsidered says SEC Commissioner appeared first on CryptoSlate.
First Bitcoin, then Ethereum, now Solana. ETF issuers will stop at nothing so long as they believe they can make money.
Ether price could double during the 2025 bull cycle, thanks to increased institutional interest introduced by ETH ETFs, according to Bybit’s head of institutions.
Ethereum (ETH) is up in the last 24 hours. This is thanks to a recent development suggesting that the Spot Ethereum ETFs are set to launch anytime soon. These funds are expected to positively impact ETH’s price, with the second-largest crypto token poised to reach new highs. Why ETH Is Up Today Ethereum experienced a price surge following Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas’ revelation that the Spot Ethereum ETFs could begin trading by July 23. Balchunas mentioned in an X (formerly Twitter) post that the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has gotten back to the fund issuers and asked them to submit their final S-1 filings by July 22. Related Reading: Analyst Says Solana Price Could Rise 450% To $840 – Here Are The Drivers The SEC also asked them to request effectiveness on July 22 so they can launch on July 23. Therefore, the Spot Ethereum ETFs should launch by next week, provided there are no “unforeseeable” last-minute issues, as noted by Balchunas. The launch of the Spot Ethereum ETFs is undoubtedly bullish for ETH, giving the amount of new money set to flow into its ecosystem through these funds. Crypto research firm K33 predicted that these Spot Ethereum ETFs could attract as much as $4.8 billion in their first five months of trading. In line with this, crypto analysts predict that Ethereum could record massive gains thanks to these inflows. Crypto analyst Linda recently predicted that the crypto token could rise to as high as $4,000 soon enough. Other analysts, like Altcoin Sherpa, have also predicted that ETH will hit $4,000 soon. Meanwhile, crypto analyst and trader Tyler Durden has provided a more bullish prediction for ETH, stating that the crypto token will rise to $10,000 “just the way the chips have fallen.” The crypto analyst alluded to the Spot Ethereum ETFs as what will spark such a parabolic move for Ethereum. He claimed that institutional investors had put so much effort into ensuring that the Spot Ethereum ETFs were approved and that they would ensure that they made money from these funds while pumping ETH’s price. What The Spot Ethereum ETFs Mean For Altcoins The Spot Ethereum ETFs launch is also expected to spark massive moves for other altcoins and is likely to kickstart the altcoin season. Crypto analyst Crypto Rover advised market participants to prepare accordingly, boldly asserting that altcoin season will start once the Spot Ethereum ETFs begin trading. Related Reading: JPMorgan Says Crypto Liquidations Will End And Bitcoin Bull Market Will Begin, Here’s When From a technical perspective, crypto analyst Titan of Crypto mentioned that altcoins are ready to make major moves to the upside as Bitcoin’s dominance drops. Crypto analyst Mikybull Crypto also stated that the macro short-term correction for altcoins is about to end, meaning that the Spot Ethereum ETFs could be the catalyst that sparks a bullish reversal. At the time of writing, ETH is trading at around $3,300, up in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
Recent events have seen the Bitcoin market show fresh vitality; the price of the coin exceeds $63,000. This spike coincides with a slew of noteworthy occurrences that both experts and investors have noticed. Related Reading: Ethereum Seen Hitting $5,000 as German Bitcoin Sell-off Shakes Market Dormant Wallet Turns Into Action The turning on of a long-dormant Bitcoin wallet is among the most interesting events. Known as “1 EhXAfST,” the wallet had been dormant for almost 12 years until abruptly sending 1,000 BTC—worth about $60 million—to two new wallets. Given the wallet’s background, this shift is very important; each BTC was only worth $12.06, hence the initial investment was $12,060. With a current worth of $60 million, Bitcoin’s price rise over the previous ten years is clearly shown as amazing. 4 hours ago, the dormant wallet “1EhXAfST” woke up after 11.8 years and moved 1,000 $BTC (~$60M) to 2 new wallets! The wallet received those $BTC on Sep 25, 2012, when the price was only $12.06 ($12.06K). Watch out for more #Bitcoin updates by following @spotonchain and setting… pic.twitter.com/0YUVUWFKdJ — Spot On Chain (@spotonchain) July 15, 2024 Although the causes of this movement are yet unknown, it has spurred debates about possible profit-taking or strategic repositioning by long-term owners. Nonetheless, experts believe that this one transaction is not expected to have a major influence on the general price of Bitcoin on the market. Raised Whale Activity And Accumulation Along with the dormant wallet’s ressurection, Bitcoin whale activity has clearly increased. As Bitcoin’s price dropped to about $53,500 during the previous week, big investors bought over 71,000 BTC, or almost $4.3 billion overall. Reported to be the quickest since April 2023, this accumulation pace points to a high positive attitude among the main market participants. The increase in whale activity corresponds with a period of price volatility, indicating that these big players might be seeing recent price declines as purchase prospects. This behaviour usually conveys assurance about the long-term future of the item. ETFs Boost Market Momentum The function of spot Bitcoin ETFs is another major determinant of the dynamics of the present market. With just the previous week acquiring $1.1 billion worth of Bitcoin, these quite young investment vehicles have showed strong success. The whole Bitcoin holdings of US ETFs have been driven to fresh all-time highs by this flood of institutional interest. The great success of Bitcoin ETFs is interpreted as a good indication of the general acceptance of the bitcoin. It offers conventional investors a controlled way to get exposure to Bitcoin without really owning the asset, hence perhaps widening the investor base and raising general market liquidity. Overview Of Bitcoin Prices With Bitcoin trading at $63,165 as per the most recent statistics, it is over a significant trend line. Market players are attentively observing this present price point as it can suggest the direction of further price fluctuations. Technical experts propose that there is possibility for a further 8% price gain should Bitcoin keep its position above the $59,500 support level. The current patterns in accumulation and growing institutional interest support this perspective. Still, the market is vulnerable to change. A dip below $56,405 might indicate a turn towards negative attitude, maybe resulting in a 7.5% price decline. This emphasises how crucial the present support levels are for deciding temporary price swings. Related Reading: Notcoin (NOT) Ignites Crypto Market, Analyst Predicts 25% Rally The Road Ahead Meanwhile, rising ETF participation, awoken dormant wallets, and more whale activity all point to a market in change. Although these advancements are usually seen as encouraging signs, the bitcoin market is notoriously erratic. In the next weeks, experts and investors will be attentively observing several aspects. They will be looking for more moves from once inactive wallets to gain understanding of long-term holder mood. Featured image from CNBC, chart from TradingView
Bitcoin saw its fifth-largest week of inflows on record, helping it recapture the $60,000 mark, while Ether inflows took second place in anticipation of the US Ether ETFs.
Expect ETH’s spot price to be more responsive to ETF inflows than BTC’s, says crypto investment manager Tom Dunleavy.
Bitwise CCO Katherine Dowling said spot Ethereum ETFs are “close to the finish line” while noting that the SEC is “quite welcoming” about discussions regarding other products. On July 9, Dowling told Bloomberg that the SEC and ETF issuers are addressing fewer issues in each S-1 amendment, pointing to a close launch. Dowling affirmed SEC […]
The post Bitwise CCO says Ethereum ETFs ‘close to finish line’, SEC open to other funds appeared first on CryptoSlate.
DigitalX Bitcoin ETF will trade on the ASX as BTXX.
While the crypto investment sector has experienced significant outflows in recent weeks, the reverse has now been the case, with combined inflows reaching $441 million in the past week alone. This follows three consecutive weeks of net outflows ramping up concerns over investor confidence. As reported by CoinShares head of research James Butterfill, the inflow […]
According to a recent report, South Korea has taken a significant stride towards “enhancing the security and “integrity” of its cryptocurrency market. On July 4, the nation’s financial watchdog, the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS), officially announced the launch of a 24-hour monitoring system aimed at detecting and addressing dubious activities within the crypto sector in […]
In Cointelegraph’s latest video, experts discuss the impact of the spot Bitcoin ETF approvals on the crypto markets and the potential for a spot Ethereum ETF.