In a move that could significantly boost accessibility to Ethereum (ETH), the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) appears to be paving the way for the launch of spot ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) as early as next week.
According to sources close to the filing process, the SEC has been in communication with fund issuers and has requested final registration statements (S-1s) to be submitted by July 17th. These S-1s are expected to address any remaining revisions and include details such as fees, which were absent in previous filings.
With the completion of these S-1s, issuers plan to request “accelerated effectiveness” next Monday, potentially clearing the funds for launch on July 23rd. While unforeseen delays are always a possibility, one source familiar with the filings expressed optimism, stating this is “go time” for ETH funds.
This news aligns with insights shared earlier this week by Bloomberg Intelligence analysts, suggesting a similar timeline. The SEC has yet to comment on the matter.
This development comes after the SEC’s approval in May of exchange proposals related to ETH ETFs. However, further details regarding disclosures needed to be ironed out with the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance before allowing them to trade. Industry predictions placed this process between two weeks and several months.
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Sources close to the matter suggest the dialogue between the SEC and issuers has progressed at a “reasonable pace.” The potential launch of ETH ETFs follows the successful introduction of the first U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs in January, which have garnered a staggering $16 billion in net inflows since then.
This potential arrival of spot ether ETFs could mark a significant milestone for the cryptocurrency industry, offering investors a regulated and potentially more accessible way to gain exposure to Ethereum.
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