Ethereum

Bitcoin ETF

Bitcoin

Crypto industry analysts hold diverse views on the potential performance of spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) as their anticipated launch draws closer. While some predict strong inflows, others caution that demand may fall short of Bitcoin ETF levels. 
Also Read: <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.cryptopolitan.com/gensler-spot-ethereum-etf-approval-progress/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gary Gensler optimistic about spot Ethereum ETF approval progress</a> 
The performance of the new investment vehicles will depend on post-launch price correction and Ethereum’s unique challenges. 
<h2 id="span-data-preserver-spaces-true-ethereum-etf-bets-less-bullish-without-carry-trades-span">Ethereum ETF bets less bullish without ‘carry trades’</h2> 
Matt Hougan, the investment brain at Bitwise, is leading the optimism charge. He’s <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://x.com/Matt_Hougan/status/1805941968838533534" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">forecasting</a> $15 billion in Ethereum ETF inflows over the next year and a half. He has based this prediction on Ethereum’s market cap compared to Bitcoin and some number-crunching from international ETF markets. 
He starts with a $100 billion estimate for Bitcoin ETF assets by the end of 2025. 
Ethereum’s market cap is about 26% of Bitcoin’s, so he figures Ethereum ETFs should aim for around $35 billion. After considering international market data and the lack of a profitable “carry trade” for Ethereum, Hougan came to that $15 billion prediction. 
Also Read: <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.cryptopolitan.com/ethereum-etf-preceded-by-high-network-activity-low-gas-fees/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ethereum ETF launch preceded by high network activity, low gas fees, and price weakness</a> 
Carry trades is a profitability shortcut that includes borrowing at lower interest before investing in a higher yield investment. 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"> 
 There Is No Interest In A Ethereum ETF <a href="https://t.co/Pe0Da3sX6V" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://t.co/Pe0Da3sX6V</a> 
 — Vance Spencer (@pythianism) <a href="https://twitter.com/pythianism/status/1805608579422208061?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">June 25, 2024</a>
</blockquote> 
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> 
For instance, a Bitcoin ETF investor could buy a spot and sell a Bitcoin futures contract and profit from the difference. But, likely due to differences in the ETH futures market structure, liquidity between Bitcoin and Ethereum, and lack of staking, the same would probably not apply. 
<h2 id="span-data-preserver-spaces-true-less-hype-due-to-ethereum-etfs-second-entry-span">Less hype due to Ethereum ETFs second entry</h2> 
JPMorgan’s analysts predicted a modest $1-3 billion in inflows for the ETH ETFs last month. Their reasoning? Ethereum doesn’t have the first-mover advantage that Bitcoin enjoyed on top of its halving event. The reason still holds with Ethereum’s proof-of-stake (PoS) mechanism that doesn’t even have the staking rewards. 
However, ETH staked has continued to show a positive trajectory since January 2024, coinciding with the launch of Bitcoin ETFs. 
<figure id="attachment_547553" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-547553" style="width: 100%" class="wp-caption alignnone">
 <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-547553" src="https://www.cryptopolitan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Ethereum-Total-Value-Staked.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1080" srcset="https://www.cryptopolitan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Ethereum-Total-Value-Staked.jpg 1920w, https://www.cryptopolitan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Ethereum-Total-Value-Staked-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.cryptopolitan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Ethereum-Total-Value-Staked-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https://www.cryptopolitan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Ethereum-Total-Value-Staked-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.cryptopolitan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Ethereum-Total-Value-Staked-1536x864.jpg 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px">
 <figcaption id="caption-attachment-547553" class="wp-caption-text">
 Ethereum Total Value Staked | Source:CryptoQuant
 </figcaption>
</figure> 
Bernstein <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://x.com/scottmelker/status/1805557237487689857" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">previously</a> suggested that without staking, owning Ethereum directly might make more sense. Additionally, the fund’s expense ratio would be an added burden for the investors. Part reason why Van Eck wants to slash its fees for the initial period. 
Also Read:<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.cryptopolitan.com/vaneck-offer-zero-fee-ethereum-etf-launches/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> VanEck to offer zero-fee onboarding once the Ethereum ETF launches</a> 
Adding to the bearish sentiment, the founder of crypto investment firm Mechanism Capital, Andrew Kang,&nbsp; <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://x.com/Rewkang/status/1804735595111211104" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">expects</a> a 30% price correction for Ethereum following the ETF launch. Kang argues that the ETF approval is already “more than priced in” and Ethereum needs to step up its game to see real growth. 
<h2 id="span-data-preserver-spaces-true-competition-from-bitcoin-etfs-looms-large-span">Competition from Bitcoin ETFs looms large</h2> 
Bloomberg’s senior analyst Eric Balchunas noted that Ethereum ETFs might only pull in about 10% of what Bitcoin ETFs have <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://twitter.com/EricBalchunas/status/1792885274311037167" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">managed</a>. That’s quite a gap! 
Christopher Perkins, president of VC firm CoinFund, told <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ethereum-etfs-coming-revive-tepid-124350772.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Fortune</a> that Ethereum’s main challenge remains branding. In October 2023, multiple ETH Futures launches also saw a <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://x.com/EricBalchunas/status/1708953284495708559" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">tepid response</a>, and history might repeat with the spot debut. 
Additionally, Bitcoin might also overshadow Ethereum and its ETFs in the near term due to anticipation of BTC’s post-halving strength. If this part of the bull cycle fails to show an altcoin season onset, led by Ethereum, liquidity could potentially stay with BTC in July. 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"> 
 You might not expect it, but the worst is likely in for the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Altcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Altcoin</a> markets. 
 We've seen a significant crash across the board, but that should be over with the Ethereum ETF coming in. 
 — Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL) <a href="https://twitter.com/CryptoMichNL/status/1805989144017121632?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">June 26, 2024</a>
</blockquote> 
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> 
&nbsp; 
Ethereum ETF launch anticipation has everything from bullish predictions to cautious outlooks. While they can fall short in terms of Bitcoin, their absolute market prediction might surprise the market. 
Also Read: <a href="https://www.cryptopolitan.com/spot-ethereum-etfs-to-launch-july-2nd/">Spot Ethereum ETFs to launch July 2nd, says Bloomberg analyst</a> 
Cryptopolitan reporting by Shraddha Sharma

Why Ethereum ETFs’ billion dollar hopes could end in disappointment

Table of Contents

Cryptopolitan_News

Other articles published on Jun 27, 2024

Kaspa is beating Solana, Bitcoin, XRP as it nears key price

CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju on Recent Bitcoin Price Drop

Here's What Avalanche (AVAX), Near Protocol (NEAR) and AlexTheDoge (ALEX) Have In Common

Ethereum Price Prediction: Can ETH Surpass 4K Before The End Of June?

Spot Ethereum ETFs Anticipated to Launch by July 4, Analysts Discuss Potential Inflows

UAE's Regulatory Shift In Crypto Payments Sparks Concern

Join our free newsletter for daily crypto updates!