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Ethereum vs Bitcoin: Who Will Win the Spot ETF Race?

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Qadir AK

Today marks a historic moment for the cryptocurrency world as spot ETFs for Ethereum begin trading in the US. This long-awaited development signifies that the future of money is here. The SEC’s approval of nine spot ETH ETFs in July highlights another major step in the growth of the crypto economy.

Everyone, everywhere is buzzing with excitement – and for good reason too!

Bitcoin ETFs Gives Us the Confidence!

This development follows the successful launch of spot Bitcoin ETFs, which have shown the potential to attract diverse new investors, fostering long-term growth and innovation. Spot ETH ETFs offer investors access to a unique crypto asset with distinct return characteristics.

The thriving Ethereum network, with over 15 million monthly active addresses and a 300% growth in smart contracts deployed in 2023, is expanding rapidly. By increasing the use of Ethereum, spot ETH ETF investors will enhance Ether’s utility and contribute to the growth of the overall crypto ecosystem.

A New Wave of Crypto Adoption

The approval of spot ETH ETFs, alongside earlier spot Bitcoin ETFs, signals a new wave of crypto adoption. These ETFs allow investors to participate in the crypto market through a familiar, regulated product, ushering in a new era of adoption powered by the world’s largest asset managers.

Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, celebrated the SEC’s official declaration that Ethereum (ETH) is not a security, marking a significant step forward for regulatory clarity in the crypto space.

Armstrong emphasized Coinbase’s role as the trusted partner and custodian for eight of the nine newly approved ETH ETFs, reinforcing the company’s commitment to supporting the growth and integration of digital assets within the financial system.

It’s A Race – ETH vs BTC!

According to crypto analytics firm Kaiko, Ethereum’s price will likely be sensitive to inflows from the newly approved spot Ether ETFs in the coming days. While the launch of futures-based ETH ETFs last year saw lackluster demand, the spot ETFs are expected to gather assets quickly. The approval of these ETFs on July 22 sets the stage for their trading debut on July 23.

Kaiko’s head of indices, Will Cai, noted that potential outflows from Grayscale’s Ethereum Trust (ETHE) could impact ETH’s price, as investors might sell their ETHE shares following its conversion to a spot product.

Market Impact

Crypto market maker Wintermute predicts that ETH ETFs will generate between $3.2 billion and $4 billion in inflows in their first year, compared to the anticipated $32 billion for Bitcoin ETFs. This suggests a more modest impact on ETH’s price, with an expected rise of up to 24% by the end of the year.

Also Read: Ethereum ETFs Could Push ETH Price to $20,000 by Year-End, Predicts Top Analyst

What do you predict for ETH prices in the upcoming weeks? We are getting strong bullish feelings!

Qadir AK

Qadir Ak is the founder of Coinpedia. He has over a decade of experience writing about technology and has been covering the blockchain and cryptocurrency space since 2010. He has also interviewed a few prominent experts within the cryptocurrency space.

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