Ethereum ETF Approval Faces New Delay; Potential Launch on July 23

Ethereum ETF Approval Postponed: Anticipated Launch on July 23

Ethereum ETF Approval Faces New Delay: The anticipated Ethereum ETF, initially expected to launch on July 18, now faces another delay, with new predictions indicating a potential go-ahead on July 23. This adjustment adds a new chapter to the saga that has seen several approval dates come and go without a final decision.

Analyst Predictions for July 23 Launch

Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas shared the latest update, stating, “[I am] hearing SEC finally gotten back to issuers today, asking them to return FINAL S-1s on Wednesday (incl fees) and then request effectiveness on Monday after close for a Tuesday July 23 launch. This is provided no unforeseeable last min issues of course.” Community reactions have been mixed, with some expressing disappointment over the adjustments in the launch date predictions. One community member humorously questioned the prolonged timeline with a sarcastic, “What year?” comment.

Industry Optimism Despite Setbacks

Despite these setbacks, there remains a sense of optimism within the industry. Reports suggest that the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has preliminarily approved at least three of the eight asset managers hoping to launch their ETFs, contingent on the submission of final offering documents this week. Should conditions be met, all eight could potentially launch simultaneously.

Key Asset Managers in the Running

Noteworthy asset managers such as BlackRock, VanEck, and Franklin Templeton are among the eight whose applications are likely to receive the green light by the SEC next Monday. However, an SEC spokesperson mentioned that the agency does not comment on individual filings.

Market Impact and Ethereum’s Price Surge

The anticipated approval and launch of these Ethereum-based ETFs mark significant progress for the crypto sector, pushing digital assets closer to mainstream financial acceptance. Ethereum (ETH), the world’s second-largest crypto by market cap, has seen a price increase of 4.27% in the past 24 hours, now trading around $3,471. Amid these developments, crypto analyst Andrew Kang weighed in on the market implications.

Analyst Insights on Market Dynamics

“ETH heading close to $3600 pre-ETF on this relief rally. Still believe ETH-BTC will be down for a while after ETF approval/launch. Bitcoin stronger than anticipated in the face of poor market structure dynamics leads me to believe that there are likely some unannounced major developments being front-run,” Kang wrote on X (Twitter). These could include potential new market entrants, a change in crypto policy in China, or even other significant national moves towards embracing Bitcoin and other crypto assets.

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