The emergence of Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the U.S. market has gained significant traction. As the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) steps into the spotlight with recent 19b-4 filings, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) faces mounting pressure to make a groundbreaking Ethereum ETF decision.
The Ethereum ETF Countdown Begins with CBOE’s Filings
On September 6, CBOE made an assertive move. They filed two 19b-4 applications with the U.S. securities regulator. Their request? The listings of both ARK 21Shares Ethereum ETF and the VanEck Ethereum ETF on their BZX Exchange.
In the financial world, understanding the difference between these filings is crucial. While an S-1 filing merely signals a company’s intention to list an investment product on a national exchange, a 19b-4 form has more weight. Filed by self-regulatory organizations like stock exchanges, it seeks a rule change from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Follow CryptoMode on Twitter, Youtube and TikTok for news updates! With the recent 19b-4 filings, the SEC now must review and reach a decision. However, it’s worth noting that they possess the authority to postpone this decision, a strategy previously seen with spot Bitcoin ETFs.
Key Players in the Spotlight
ARK Invest and 21Shares took joint action, filing an S-1 with the SEC on September 6. On the other hand, VanEck’s S-1 Ethereum ETF filing isn’t as recent, tracing back to July 2021.
Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart underlined the gravity of the situation with his tweets. Highlighting the pivotal difference between previous S-1 and the current 19b-4 filings, he stated, “The Spot #Ethereum ETF Race is officially on.” Seyffart further speculates that the final decision could be around May 23, 2024.
Seyffart anticipates an influx of spot Ethereum ETF filings shortly. An interesting development occurred on August 17, when the securities regulator hinted at approving Ethereum Futures investment products. This move adds another layer to the intricate fabric of the ETF world, especially as industry giants like Grayscale Investments and BlackRock vie for the approval of a spot Bitcoin ETF.
The race for the U.S. Ethereum ETF dominance is heating up. With prominent financial institutions, regulatory bodies, and analysts all playing their parts, the coming months promise pivotal shifts and potential milestones in cryptocurrency investments.
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