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Vanguard Rejects Spot Ethereum ETFs Listing; Faces Community Heat

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Mustafa Mulla

Vanguard Group, one of the leading investment advisors in the USA with roughly $7.7 trillion in assets under management, is facing significant criticism for its ban on allowing spot Ethereum ETFs on its platform. This decision comes in the wake of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) recent approval of 19b-4 proposals by exchanges seeking to list spot ETH funds.

Why the Backlash?

According to senior crypto analyst Eric Balchunas, Vanguard asserts that these ETFs are “not aligned” with the goal of building a well-balanced, long-term portfolio. Despite the growing acceptance of cryptocurrencies in mainstream finance, Vanguard’s position remains unchanged.

Balchunas personally finds Vanguard’s ban on Ether ETFs to be overly cautious, likening their approach to a “Nanny role.” He argues that Vanguard’s investors, whom he considers the “smartest money on the planet,” are capable of making informed decisions and can handle having more investment choices.

Vanguard’s operational model stands out from the crowd, notes Balchunas. Unlike its peers, Vanguard operates like a cooperative, raking in nearly a billion dollars daily for over a decade without chasing high-performing ETFs. This approach, while stable, may contribute to their conservative stance on Ethereum.

Is Change Coming?

Even though the company did not allow spot Bitcoin ETFs to trade on its platform when they hit the market in January. This decision came despite competing brokerages like Fidelity and Charles Schwab offering such products.

Even BlackRock, one of Vanguard’s chief rivals in asset management, offers a Bitcoin fund that has grown to nearly $20 billion in assets.

A Glimmer of Hope

However, there might be a glimmer of hope for crypto enthusiasts. Balchunas notes that Vanguard’s new CEO, Salim Ramji, could influence the company’s future decisions regarding crypto assets. Ramji, a former BlackRock executive, was instrumental in launching BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) and has shown interest in crypto assets. 

The critical question remains whether Ramji’s experience and apparent interest in crypto could potentially shift Vanguard’s stance if he chooses the firm’s traditional policies.

However, Vanguard’s decision to exclude spot Ethereum ETFs highlights the ongoing tension between traditional investment strategies and the evolving cryptocurrency market. 

Also Check Out : Is This Ethereum (ETH) Price Final Correction Before Achieving $4K Mark?

The battle lines are drawn: Vanguard vs. Crypto. Who will emerge victorious?

Mustafa Mulla

Mustafa has been writing about Blockchain and crypto since many years. He has previous trading experience and has been working in the Fintech industry since 2017.

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