Bitcoin-based funds are “highly sensitive” to interest rate expectations and bore the brunt of last week’s outflows, James Butterfill said.
NYSE Arca has filed to permit staking for Grayscale’s spot Ethereum ETFs, according to a filing on Friday.
Major institutions, including sovereign wealth funds and pension funds, ramped up their spot Bitcoin ETF investments.
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
The Cboe BZX Exchange has submitted a request to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to enable staking for the 21Shares Core Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF), according to a Feb. 12 filing. If approved, the ETF would stake its Ethereum (ETH) holdings, allowing investors to earn staking rewards. Regulatory hurdles Staking is integral to […]
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Cboe BZX Exchange has filed a proposal to allow staking for the 21Shares Core Ethereum ETF, the first such filing with the SEC. The proposal, outlined in Form 19b-4, awaits regulatory approval. Bloomberg analyst James Seyffart noted that this could mark a shift in SEC policy, which previously pushed firms to exclude staking from ETF …
Bloomberg Intelligence ETF analyst James Seyffart alluded to the filing being the first ETF to file with the SEC to allow for staking.
Experts speculate on the potential launch of memecoin ETFs, with issuers already filing for funds tied to tokens like Trump’s memecoins.
It marks the fifth consecutive week of net inflows for the investment products, CoinShares Head of Research James Butterfill noted.
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
It’s been a whole year since the spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) received the long-awaited approval to trade in the United States, making the strongest ETF debut the US financial market has ever seen. It goes without saying that the crypto market has also witnessed a significant shift since the launch of these investment products. […]
Steno predicts Bitcoin at $150,000 and Ether at $8,000, setting the stage for an altcoin season in 2025.
They still lag BTC ETFs, which closed out 2024 with upwards of $35 billion in net inflows.
The iShares Bitcoin Trust brought in more than $37 billion in net inflows since launching in January, according to Farside Investors.
US spot Bitcoin ETFs have notched a positive net inflow nearing half a billion after four trading days which bled over $1.5 billion.
The SEC has approved spot-based Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs from Hashdex and Franklin Templeton. The approved products include the Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index US ETF and the Franklin Templeton Crypto Index ETF, which feature an 80/20 average weighting of Bitcoin and Ethereum but may include other assets in the future. Nasdaq and Cboe BZX filed …
The SEC just made history in the crypto world by approving two first-of-their-kind ETFs: the Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index US ETF and the Franklin Crypto Index ETF. These aren’t your typical crypto investments. They combine spot Bitcoin and Ethereum into one package, making it easier—and maybe even safer—for people to invest in the two biggest …
Ethereum spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have logged 16 consecutive days of positive daily inflows, renewing optimism for ETH’s potential new all-time high (ATH) in the coming weeks. However, for ETH to reach this milestone, it must surpass the critical resistance level of $4,000. Ethereum Spot ETFs Attracting Consistent Inflows According to data from SoSoValue, Ethereum spot ETF inflows have remained consistently positive since November 22. The cumulative net inflows total $2.32 billion, with a significant $1.5 billion added between November 22 and December 16 alone. Related Reading: Ethereum Finally Set For A New All-Time High? Here’s What Analysts Say Breaking it down by weekly inflows, the week ending December 13 saw net inflows of $854.85 million, closely followed by $836.69 million during the week ending December 6. Moreover, the total net assets held by Ethereum ETFs have climbed to $14.28 billion, which represents approximately 2.93% of ETH’s total circulating supply. Grayscale’s Ethereum Trust (ETHE) ranks as the largest holder with $5.87 billion in net assets, followed by Blackrock’s iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA) with $4.02 billion. These strong inflows into Ethereum ETFs have bolstered bullish sentiment, with Ethereum bulls anticipating a possible rally to a new ATH for the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap. Crypto analyst Momin Saqib took X to share his thoughts on ETH price action. The analyst noted that ETH looks poised to break through the local highs of the $4,000 range and is eyeing the $4,500 price level. He added: Ethereum inflows have been coming in non-stop for the last few weeks! After seeing $BTC at $107K…. I think institutions don’t have much options left to bet on higher upside of crypto industry! Higher! Looking at Ethereum’s weekly chart, the digital asset has made four significant attempts to break through the $4,000 resistance level. While it briefly surpassed this level during its second attempt, creating its current ATH of $4,878, it ultimately proved to be a false breakout, followed by a prolonged bear market over the next two years. Analyst Rekt Capital noted that ETH’s post-breakout retest of the $3,100 price level was successful, propelling the cryptocurrency back into the $4,000 zone. They highlighted that ETH has held above the $4,000 zone as support for the second consecutive week, a key development that could pave the way for further upward momentum. Despite The Potential Upside, ETH Traders Remain Cautious While strengthening fundamentals, bullish technical indicators, and persistent ETF inflows paint a positive picture for Ethereum, some analysts remain cautiously optimistic about ETH’s short-term price action. Related Reading: Ethereum Crosses $3,800: Is The ‘God Candle’ Nearing? Analysts Weigh In For instance, analyst CryptoBullet emphasized that ETH may see a quick wick to $3,700 before rebounding. The analyst added that ETH’s ability to hold above key resistance levels indicates its strong bullish momentum. Another factor potentially dampening short-term optimism is Justin Sun, founder of Tron (TRX), who recently unstaked $208 million worth of ETH from Lido Finance. This move has raised concerns about potential selling pressure. ETH trades at $3,947 at press time, down 0.2% in the past 24 hours. Featured image from Unsplash, Charts from SoSoValue, X and TradingView.com
Crypto ETPs have recorded $20.3 billion of inflows during the past 10 weeks, accounting for 45% of all inflows in 2024.
An official in the US state of Alabama produced a litany of benefits a state Bitcoin reserve could bring.
The US financial regulator is soliciting comments on NYSE’s application to list Bitwise’s cryptocurrency index ETF.
Ethereum (ETH) now offers an attractive risk-reward ratio, according to analysts at research and brokerage firm Bernstein. Despite underperforming compared to other major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC), Solana (SOL), and XRP for most of 2024, Ethereum’s strong fundamentals may set the stage for a potential rally. Why Is Ethereum Struggling? Bernstein Analysts Explain Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency with a market cap exceeding $430 billion, may be on the verge of significant positive price action. Bernstein analysts suggest that ETH’s fundamentals remain strong despite its underperformance, making it an appealing investment opportunity. To put Ethereum’s performance into perspective, on a year-to-date (YTD) basis, Bitcoin and Solana have surged 125% and 122%, respectively, while ETH has only managed a 57% increase. In a client note shared today, analysts led by Gautam Chhugani highlighted several factors contributing to Ethereum’s struggles. One issue is that ETH has not established itself as a store of value to the same extent as BTC. Additionally, the leading smart contract platform faces increasing competition from low-latency Layer 1 blockchains such as Solana, Sui, and Aptos. Related Reading: Ethereum Accumulation Rises As 70% Holders Are In Profit: What It Means For ETH Price? The note also pointed out that Ethereum’s reliance on Layer 2 blockchains, including Optimism, Arbitrum, and Base, often redirects users away from Ethereum’s main chain. This hampers user retention and limits transaction fee growth, creating a headwind for ETH’s price momentum. Is Now The Right Time To Buy ETH? Bernstein analysts argue that Ethereum’s outlook could improve substantially, particularly in light of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s recent election victory. Following Trump’s win, the total cryptocurrency market cap has surged over 45%, surpassing $3.5 trillion. Ethereum has been one of the biggest beneficiaries of this rally, gaining 46% since the election compared to Bitcoin’s 41% and Solana’s 36%. The analysts also noted key developments that could support Ethereum’s growth moving forward. They highlighted the increasing likelihood of staking yield approval in Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) under a Trump-led, crypto-friendly Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The analysts explained: We believe, under a new Trump 2.0 crypto-friendly SEC, ETH staking yield will likely be approved. The analysts added that Ethereum’s current yield rate of 3% could increase to as high as 4% to 5%, which could be an attractive yield rate for investors in a declining interest rate environment. Further, the recently observed growth in Ethereum ETFs in the form of higher inflows could benefit ETH. Although ETH ETFs had a lukewarm launch, they have recently outperformed Bitcoin ETFs in daily inflows. For instance, on November 29, spot ETH ETFs in the US attracted $332.9 million in inflows, compared to $320 million for Bitcoin ETFs. Related Reading: Ethereum Spot ETFs Attract Record $295 Million Daily Inflows – Is ETH Set For New Highs? In addition, Ethereum’s transition to a proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus algorithm in September 2023 and the protocol’s burn mechanism have stabilized ETH’s total supply around 120 million. Of these, about 28% is tied in staking contracts while roughly 10% is in lending protocols or Layer 2 bridges. With a high proportion – close to 60% – of total ETH supply unmoved in the past year, the analysts at Bernstein believe the digital asset might benefit from favourable demand-supply dynamics. At press time, ETH trades at $3,644, down 1.8% in the past 24 hours. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from Tradingview.com
Investors are shifting gears, pouring record funds into spot Ether ETFs and showing increased confidence in Ethereum’s potential. On November 29, spot Ether ETFs brought in a jaw-dropping $332.92 million in daily inflows, blowing past Bitcoin ETFs for the first time. It wasn’t even close. This milestone shows how Ether is not just a “second-best” …
The crypto markets are about to enter the final phase of the year, where the volatility is expected to spike heavily. As a result, the majority of the cryptos, specifically altcoins, are trying to rise above their pivotal resistance, which may further assist them in marking new highs during the upcoming bull run. Moreover, the …
The United States has only approved ETFs for Bitcoin and Ether, versus some 30 digital asset types in Europe, according to the Financial Times.
With Donald Trump’s election, a crypto-friendly regulator may replace SEC Chair Gensler, opening the door for staking rewards on spot ETH ETFs.
It adds to Bitwise's roster of European staking ETPs. Staking is still prohibited in ETPs listed in the United States.
Spot Ethereum ETFs in the U.S. just recorded their largest inflows in six weeks fueled by Donald Trump’s election win and a recent Fed rate cut. On November 8, these nine spot ETFs received a net inflow of $85.9 million. This marks a renewed interest in Ether ETFs, reversing weeks of outflows. Market experts now …
Navigating the ever-changing crypto market can be challenging for investors, who often descend into the depths of the industry without any guidance. Some have taken on the task of developing tools to help traders steer their strategies and try to maximize their portfolio’s performance. 3Commas, a crypto trading bot automated platform, is one of those […]
Staking could significantly boost the flow of investments into US-traded Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs), according to Tom Wan, a former crypto analyst with 21.co. On Nov. 7, Wan pointed out that staking could help the funds reduce management fees, increase the overall amount of Ethereum staked, and provide more substantial incentives for investors. Wan noted […]
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