In a recent analysis, Bloomberg’s senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas shared his insights on Bitcoin and Ethereum, setting the stage for what investors might expect from the cryptocurrency market.
**Authored by Elif Azra Güven**
*Published on July 5, 2024, at 12:02 PM*
**Recent Market Dynamics**
The cryptocurrency market witnessed a significant shift as Bitcoin bears overpowered the bulls, triggered by panic selling from Mt. Gox and regulatory moves by the U.S. and German governments. This turmoil sent Bitcoin’s value tumbling to February’s low of $53,400. The ripple effect was felt across the board, with Ethereum, the leading altcoin, dropping 9% to a value of $2,850.
**Anticipation Around SEC’s Decision**
The market’s downturn coincided with the anticipation of the SEC’s S-1 approval for spot ETFs. Analysts James Seyffart and Nate Geraci, president of ETF Store, are eyeing July 15 as a potential date for the SEC’s green light.
**Eric Balchunas’s Perspective**
As the decision day draws near, Eric Balchunas provided his take on the situation. In a conversation with Cointelegraph, he suggested that the inflow into upcoming spot Ethereum ETFs might not match the record-breaking surge seen in spot Bitcoin ETFs. Balchunas posited that Ethereum ETFs might play second fiddle to Bitcoin, aiding its prominence rather than leading the charge.
Balchunas elaborated on the comparative ease for investors to grasp Bitcoin’s role as ‘digital gold,’ whereas Ethereum’s resemblance to a tech stock complicates its narrative for traditional retail investors. “Bitcoin and Ethereum often move in tandem, yet Ethereum’s intricacies make it a more complex sell to investors. Consequently, I foresee Ethereum ETFs trailing behind Bitcoin’s ETF inflows, with ETH acting more as Bitcoin’s sidekick,” he explained.
**SEC’s Stance on Ethereum ETFs**
SEC Chairman Gary Gensler hinted at smooth progress in the preparations for the spot Ethereum ETF in late June. However, he stopped short of confirming whether trading would commence before the U.S. elections in November.
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