Ethereum Spot ETFs Get SEC Approval: Up to $4 Billion Inflows Expected

• SEC’s approval of eight Ethereum Spot ETFs signals a significant breakthrough, potentially attracting up to $1 billion monthly inflows.
• Institutional investment expected to boost Ethereum’s market value, with trading set to commence on Cboe and NYSE Arca tomorrow at 9:30 am ET.

Given previous skepticism, it was unexpected that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has given the green light for trading spot Ethereum ETF products, marking a pivotal moment in the cryptocurrency industry. After previous delays, as reported in our earlier post, this approval includes eight Ethereum ETF products, with five slated for trading on the Cboe and three on the NYSE Arca.

According to details in a CNF YouTube video from today, this decision comes after the SEC’s thorough review process, which encompassed the necessary documentation and rule adjustments required for trading.

Bloomberg’s Senior ETF Analyst Eric Balchunas mentioned that trading is expected to begin at 9:30 am ET tomorrow. This move is anticipated to draw significant institutional investment, potentially surpassing the success of Bitcoin ETFs. Balchunas tweeted,

It’s official: Spot Eth ETFs have been made effective by the SEC. The 424(b) forms are rolling in now, the last step = all systems go for tomorrow’s 9:30 am launch. Game on.

Potential Boost of the Approval on Ethereum ETFs Inflow

Estimates suggest that Ethereum ETFs could see up to $1 billion in monthly inflows, enhancing Ethereum’s market standing against Bitcoin and driving up its price.  This development could have a substantial impact on the broader altcoin market and propel Ethereum’s value to new levels.

On a positive note, unlike Ethereum’s (ETH) previous market value discussed in CNF’s recent discussion, most ETF experts hold firm to their prediction of an Ether ETF launching before the end of the month, which could boost ETH, despite it having lost over 16% in the past seven days. Today, Ethereum is trading at $3,530.79, with an increase of 1.43% in the past day and 4.52% in the past week. See the ETH price chart below.