Bitwise: SEC may delay ETH ETF approval until December
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Bitwise: SEC may delay ETH ETF approval until December
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According to Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise, the SEC (U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission) is considering delaying the approval of the highly anticipated Ethereum ETF.
This development comes after Bitwise Asset Management announced plans to launch a spot Ethereum ETF.
Bitwise launched its spot BTC ETF—BITB—on January 11. Since then, the ETF has rapidly gained traction, amassing over $2 billion in assets and ranking fifth in what’s been dubbed the "Cointucky Derby."
Hougan shared insights into the explosive growth of BITB and other spot ETFs, emphasizing their unprecedented pace compared to historical ETF launches.
"These (spot BTC ETFs) are the fastest-growing ETFs ever—by a wide margin," Hougan emphasized.
"I believe the previous record holder was QQQM, which grew from zero to $5 billion within a year. These spot BTC ETFs have generated over $10 billion in net inflows in less than two months."
Despite the success of BTC ETFs, Hougan cautioned that approval for an Ethereum ETF may still be delayed.
The delay stems from regulatory caution amid growing investor interest in crypto assets and complex market dynamics.
However, Hougan remains confident that an Ethereum ETF will eventually launch. He believes that a delay until later this year could benefit the market by giving traditional finance more time to understand and embrace crypto assets.
"We see this as the natural path crypto investors have followed for 15 years—they start with BTC and then want exposure to other assets," Hougan explained.
"I think Ethereum will be very appealing. And an Ethereum ETF launching in December would be more successful than one launching in May. I know that sounds silly, but I believe traditional finance is still digesting BTC. If you give them time to adapt to BTC and crypto assets, they’ll be ready for the next step."
Following the massive success of BTC ETFs, this strategic patience could pave the way for more stable and informed entry into the Ethereum market for both institutional and retail investors.
Hougan's insights reveal a significant shift in perception toward crypto assets—from skepticism to recognition of their potential for substantial investment returns.
As the SEC weighs its decision, the crypto community remains on edge, hoping for a green light that would further legitimize and drive investment in Ethereum and beyond.
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