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Will Ether ETFs Hit the Jackpot Like Bitcoin? Experts Weigh In

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Nidhi Kolhapur

Eric Balchunas, a senior ETF analyst at Bloomberg, predicts that the upcoming Ether-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are unlikely to achieve the same level of success as the U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs. He refers to Bitcoin as a “crypto hot sauce,” a term that highlights its widespread recognition and investor familiarity.

In contrast, Ethereum, with its intricate decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem, is more challenging to explain and understand.

Balchunas sees Ether ETFs as a “sidekick” to Bitcoin ETFs, which have already set records with their initial inflows. This explosive revelation has opened a debate on ETH ETF’s overhyped status, and many are comparing it to the slow performance shown in Hong Kong. 

Bitcoin raised the bar, will Ethereum match the success, let’s hear from the horse’s mouth!

Can Ethereum Live Up to Bitcoin’s Legacy?

Despite concerns that Ether ETFs might fall short of Bitcoin ETFs’ success, some experts are optimistic. Ophelia Snyder, co-founder of 21Shares, believes that while the Ether ETFs won’t reach the extraordinary levels of the Bitcoin ETFs, they will still be successful. She expects the Ether ETFs to perform well. 

Still, she acknowledges that Bitcoin ETFs set an exceptionally high bar, and the Ether ETFs should be judged against average ETF launches, not against Bitcoin’s record-breaking performance.

Future Projections

While Bitcoin ETFs are expected to see a huge surge in inflows, reaching $50 billion by 2025, Ethereum ETFs might attract around $15 billion in their first 18 months, with $500 million in the first week, according to Bitwise’s Matt Hougan. Some analysts are doubtful because Ethereum lacks Bitcoin’s “digital gold” status. However, Hougan believes investors have a strong affinity for technology and are actively following companies such as Nvidia and Meta.

Hence, to be successful, Ethereum will need to be positioned as a tech platform rather than just a cryptocurrency, and more innovative Ethereum-based products might be required to boost its appeal.

Regulatory Updates: What to Expect

Meanwhile, the SEC is nearing the approval stage for Ether ETFs, with Chair Gary Gensler reporting that the process is “going smoothly.” However, it remains uncertain whether the ETFs will launch before the November election.

Analysts speculate that the SEC might grant approval as early as the first week of July, as asset managers finalize their regulatory S-1 filings. This potential launch could be a pivotal moment for the crypto market, influencing investor sentiment and market dynamics in significant ways.

Read Also: Ethereum Floats on ‘Thin Ice’: Here’s Where & Why ETH Price Rally May Lose Control & Drop Below $2500

The clock is ticking: Will Ether ETFs launch before the November election? Stay tuned.

Nidhi Kolhapur

Nidhi is a Certified Digital Marketing Executive and Passionate crypto Journalist covering the world of alternative currencies. She shares the latest and trending news on Cryptocurrency and Blockchain.

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