Posted 4/3/2024, 6:49:57 PM
SEC Seeks Public Input on Proposed Ethereum ETFs, But Approval Path Remains Unclear
- SEC opened a 3-week public comment period on proposals for Ethereum ETFs from Grayscale, Fidelity, and Bitwise
- Comes after SEC approval of Bitcoin spot ETFs in January, but pathway for Ethereum ETFs seems less straightforward
- SEC previously resisted Bitcoin ETFs, but recent legal setback led to approval that doesn't extend to other cryptos
- Introduction of Bitcoin ETFs has boosted investment, suggesting similar potential boost from Ethereum ETFs
- SEC investigating whether Ethereum should be deemed a security, differentiating its status from Bitcoin