### Ethereum ETF Launch Faces Regulatory Delays, Says Insider
The startup process for Ethereum ETFs has hit a snag, according to an insider source familiar with the matter. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently returned S-1 forms to Ethereum ETF companies, marking the final stage of regulatory procedures necessary before these ETFs can begin trading.
The forms were returned with minor comments, instructing issuers to address them and resubmit by July 8. However, this round of filings won’t be the last hurdle. At least one more round is expected before the ETFs can proceed to trading.
“The process remains a winding road,” commented the source.
Earlier approvals included the issuers’ 19b-4 forms in May, meeting a critical deadline. Unlike the 19b-4 forms, which have specific deadlines, S-1 forms are subject to the SEC’s review pace. Initial expectations had hinted at a potential launch around July 4, but this timeline is now uncertain. Issuers await further clarity from the SEC on the final filing deadline, which will determine the ETFs’ eventual trading commencement.
*(This article does not offer investment advice.)*
