Published on juli 3, 2024, 12:35 am
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In the most recent video by Cointelegraph, experts delve into the repercussions of the approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs on the cryptocurrency markets and explore the potential for a spot Ethereum ETF.
The endorsement of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States has marked a pivotal moment for the crypto market. This milestone triggered a substantial surge in demand, reshaping market dynamics significantly.
According to Ophelia Snyder, co-founder of 21Shares, this development transcends the U.S. market alone. By eliminating the major risk associated with anticipating U.S. regulators’ stance on Bitcoin, it fundamentally alters the asset’s risk-return profile.
Following their approval, spot Bitcoin (BTC) products swiftly emerged as one of the most successful ETF launches to date, attracting massive capital inflows totaling billions. This overwhelming response underscores institutional investors’ strong interest in Bitcoin.
Eric Balchunas, a senior ETF analyst at Bloomberg, predicts that capital inflows into these BTC products could surpass $15 billion by year-end. Meanwhile, although a spot Ether (ETH) ETF is poised to enter the market soon, analysts generally believe it may not replicate its predecessor’s success. Nevertheless, introducing such an investment vehicle is expected to bolster Ether’s appeal among institutional investors.
Michael Wursthorn, head of communication at Galaxy, views this upcoming Ether ETF as an opportunity for investors to gain deeper insights into the Ethereum ecosystem.
For those keen on understanding how ETFs are reshaping crypto markets further details can be found in Cointelegraph’s full video on their YouTube channel; be sure to subscribe for more updates!
Original article posted by Fox News
