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<p>Financial powerhouse <a href="https://www.cryptopolitan.com/bitcoin-etfs-surge-ishares-fidelity-lead/">Fidelity</a> has made a significant move in the cryptocurrency market, submitting an amended proposal for an Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded fund (ETF).&nbsp;</p> 
<p>The amendment introduces a staking feature to the proposed ETF, allowing investors to stake a portion of the fund’s assets through a trusted staking provider.</p> 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="fidelity-s-ethereum-etf-proposal-echoes-bitcoin-s-regulatory-path">Fidelity’s Ethereum ETF proposal echoes Bitcoin’s regulatory path</h2> 
<p>Drawing parallels with the approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs, Fidelity contends that the high correlation between Ethereum and Bitcoin futures issued by the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) justifies the approval of a similar product for Ethereum.&nbsp;</p> 
<p>The company argues that utilizing CME’s surveillance mechanisms for Bitcoin futures could also assist in detecting fraudulent and manipulative practices in Ethereum markets, bolstering the case for a spot Ethereum ETF.</p> 
<p>Speculation surrounding the potential approval of a spot Ethereum ETF has led to diverse opinions within the investment community.&nbsp;</p> 
<p>Standard Chartered <a href="https://twitter.com/tier10k/status/1769837135002046497" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">recently </a>forecasted a bullish scenario for Ethereum, predicting a price target of $8,000 if the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) were to approve such an ETF by May.&nbsp;</p> 
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   <p lang="en" dir="ltr">FIDELITY ADDS STAKING TO THEIR ETH ETF APPLICATION IN AMENDMENT<br><br>Source: DB | Coins: ETH</p>— db (@tier10k) <a href="https://twitter.com/tier10k/status/1769837135002046497?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">March 18, 2024</a>
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<p>However, experts caution that the likelihood of approval remains low, citing political pressures and regulatory hurdles.</p> 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="market-reaction-and-analyst-perspectives">Market reaction and analyst perspectives</h2> 
<p>Fidelity’s foray into the Ethereum ETF space comes on the heels of the success of its Bitcoin ETF, which has garnered significant attention and investment since its launch in January.&nbsp;</p> 
<p>Alongside BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF, Fidelity’s offering has emerged as one of the most popular ETFs this year, amassing nearly $7 billion in assets.</p> 
<p>While some investment firms, like VanEck, express optimism about the potential impact of a spot Ethereum ETF, others, such as senior Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas, remain skeptical.&nbsp;</p> 
<p>Balchunas likened the potential ETF to an opening act following a headliner, suggesting that its impact might not match the fervor surrounding Bitcoin ETFs.</p> 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="fidelity-s-ethereum-etf-revamp-embraces-staking-amid-regulatory-uncertainty">Fidelity’s Ethereum ETF revamp embraces staking amid regulatory uncertainty</h2> 
<p>Fidelity’s amended Ethereum <a href="https://www.cryptopolitan.com/standard-chartered-bitcoin-150000-etf-inflow/">ETF</a> proposal signals a strategic move to capitalize on the growing demand for cryptocurrency investment products.&nbsp;</p> 
<p>By incorporating a staking feature, the company aims to provide investors with additional avenues to participate in the Ethereum ecosystem.&nbsp;</p> 
<p>However, the approval of a spot Ethereum ETF remains uncertain, with regulatory hurdles and political pressures dampening expectations.&nbsp;</p> 
<p>Nonetheless, Fidelity’s initiative underscores the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency investment opportunities and the increasing interest from traditional financial institutions.</p>

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