Global #crypto ETFs

While headlines blare about the successful launch of several Bitcoin ETFs in 2024, a deeper look reveals a potential hitch. A recent Blockworks article argues that Wall Street, while comfortable with Bitcoin itself, might be underprepared for the complexities of managing crypto ETFs.

While the long-awaited approval of an Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded fund (ETF) by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is a positive development for the cryptocurrency industry, industry experts caution that it does not necessarily signal a wave of crypto ETF approvals in the near future.

Despite the recent approval by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for several spot Ethereum ETFs, South Korean investors are still waiting for similar opportunities to arise.

A notable development is unfolding in the cryptocurrency realm as the Volatility Shares 2x Ether ETF (ETHU) is set to commence trading on June 4. This milestone marks the debut of the first leveraged ether (ETH) ETF in the United States, following the green light given to a leveraged bitcoin ETF roughly a year earlier.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is facing a critical juncture this week as it deliberates on approving or denying spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs), a decision that has attracted considerable attention from major investment firms.

Hong Kong's cryptocurrency ETFs are facing challenges and struggling to replicate the success seen by their US counterparts, which currently hold $55 billion in assets.