Galaxy Digital head of asset administration Steve Kurz mentioned the SEC might approve a spot Ethereum ETF earlier than the tip of July and described prospects for different crypto ETFs.
On July 2, Kurz informed Bloomberg that he expects approvals in “weeks, not days” and inside the month.
Kurz mentioned Galaxy has labored with the SEC on functions for months and famous the agency’s upcoming spot Ethereum ETF is just like its current spot Bitcoin ETF (BTCO). Galaxy created each funds in partnership with the funding administration agency Invesco.
Kurz mentioned:
“We all know the plumbing, we all know the method… The SEC is engaged.”
Chance of extra crypto ETFs
Kurz additionally expressed optimism about approvals for different spot crypto ETFs past Ethereum. He mentioned that laws, together with legal guidelines defining securities, is critical and that he believes the method will happen even when Joe Biden stays president.
Kurz cited Bitcoin ETF efficiency as an indication of demand, stating:
“Individuals need this. Retail needs this, traders need this.”
Two corporations not too long ago proposed ETFs for Solana (SOL). Kurz mentioned that though Galaxy has excessive publicity to Solana and is the blockchain’s largest validator, broad laws allowing new crypto ETFs is extra necessary than an ETF targeted on any single crypto.
He additionally believes {that a} Solana CME futures market is a prerequisite for a Solana spot ETF. No SOL futures market at the moment exists.
Predictions according to Balchunas
Galaxy’s expectations are according to the most recent predictions from Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas, who expects spot Ethereum ETFs to launch shortly after July 8.
Balchunas mentioned the SEC has requested spot Ethereum ETF issuers to amend their S-1 registration varieties by July 8. The company could search additional amendments.
Balchunas beforehand predicted the funds would launch by July 2.
On Might 23, the SEC authorized 19-b4 rule modifications that permit exchanges to listing and commerce every fund. Nonetheless, these approvals didn’t allow asset managers to challenge funds.
Asset managers now await approval of their S-1 and S-3 registration funds, which is able to lastly permit them to launch their Ethereum ETFs for buying and selling.
