- SEC mandates firms amend S-1 filings for spot ETH ETFs by Friday, following approval of 19b-4 filings on May 23.
- Initial S-1 filings did not meet SEC expectations, causing firms to scramble to adjust applications.
- ETF issuers removed staking from ETH ETF filings, potentially reducing appeal to investors.
Companies wishing to apply for spot Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have been directed by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to resubmit their amended S-1 filings by Friday. This comes after the regulator unexpectedly approved the spot ETH ETF 19b-4 filings on May 23. Prominent companies like VanEck, BlackRock, and Grayscale are among the applicants.
After receiving the revised filings, the SEC will provide its initial comments, which will lead to additional revisions. The market’s initial response to the introduction of spot Ethereum ETFs is probably going to be negative, according to a report released by JPMorgan analysts.
The 25-page study, ‘Flows & Liquidity’, predicts that spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs will see substantially more demand than spot Ethereum ETFs. This is rooted in the fact that Bitcoin ETFs have a track record of success, with BlackRock and Fidelity accumulating $10 billion in Assets Under Management (AUM) in a matter of weeks.
Analysts credit Bitcoin’s success to its ability to capitalize on the initial demand for cryptocurrency products due to its first-mover advantage. The April Bitcoin halving event also served as a further driver of demand. Another event that stoked demand was the April Bitcoin halving event.
ETF issuers have taken staking out of their filings, which might make them less appealing to people who want to invest. This modification might make ETH ETFs less appealing in comparison to other cryptocurrency investment options. The approval of the spot ETH ETF filings by the SEC is an important milestone for Ethereum. For asset management companies, it also presents new difficulties as they strive to comply with regulatory standards.
Ultimately, companies are rushing to fulfill the SEC’s requirements as the deadline approaches. The market is keeping a close eye on the details of the spot ETH ETF launch. The outcome will be extremely important in determining whether or not Ethereum is capable of achieving the same level of success in the ETF market as Bitcoin.
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