Jan van Eck, CEO of investment firm VanEck, recently cast a shadow of doubt<\/a> on the possibility of SEC approval for spot Ether ETFs in May. In a CNBC interview, van Eck expressed his belief that their application would likely be rejected, citing a complete lack of communication from the regulatory body.<\/p>\n This sentiment finds an echo in the words of Eric Balchunas, a Senior Bloomberg ETF analyst, who has significantly downgraded his odds of approval to a mere 35%. Balchunas attributes this pessimism to the ongoing “radio silence” between the SEC and fund issuers.<\/p>\n Nice scoop from @joelight<\/a>. Def interesting but no change our odds. As we’ve said, need SEC to give comments on the filing documents (the “critical feedback” he mentions) and that still ain’t happening, even in person they offering nothing. Silence is violence. https:\/\/t.co\/z76KTtdmHU<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Eric Balchunas (@EricBalchunas) April 8, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n The SEC’s lack of response extends beyond van Eck’s application. Seven other proposals for spot Ether ETFs are currently gathering dust, with no indication of progress. This regulatory purgatory is fueling skepticism among industry commentators. CoinShares CEO Jean-Marie Mognetti believes that approval for any of these applications is unlikely “this side of the year,” further amplifying the prevailing uncertainty.<\/p>\n The current roadblock for Ethereum ETFs stands in stark contrast to the success story of Bitcoin ETFs. The SEC’s green light for Bitcoin ETFs offered a glimmer of hope for the cryptocurrency market.\u00a0Van Eck highlights the growing interest in Bitcoin as a “maturing asset class,” with significant untapped investor demand.<\/p>\n Notably, VanEck’s own spot Bitcoin ETF, known by the ticker HODL, has witnessed significant inflows since its launch in mid-January, signifying a strong investor appetite for crypto exposure.<\/p>\n The lack of interaction from the SEC is a major concern for James Seyffart, another analyst in the field. He emphasizes that “zero comments or interactions from the SEC is a bad sign.” This sentiment suggests a troubling trend in the approval process, further dampening hopes for a swift resolution on the Ethereum ETF front.<\/p>\n\n
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Lack Of Clarity Creates Murky Investment Landscape<\/strong><\/h2>\n