Ethereum ETF Approvals: Hedge Funds Position for Launch

Hedge Funds Front-Running ETF Approvals

VanEck analyst Matthew Sigel believes hedge funds are preparing for the launch of a spot Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the US. Data from K33 Research shows a significant increase in inflows to Ether exchange-traded products (ETPs) outside the US.

Accumulation by Large Players

CryptoQuant data reveals a decline in ETH supply on exchanges, suggesting that large players are accumulating Ethereum.

Ethereum as an ‘Open Source App Store’

In an interview, Sigel described Ethereum as an “open source App Store” and suggested that an ETH ETF could potentially surpass Bitcoin ETFs in the future.

Market Potential for Ethereum

Sigel believes Ethereum has a larger market for income-producing assets compared to Bitcoin. He emphasizes the importance of educating traditional financial market participants about Ethereum’s potential as a productive asset that enables anyone to launch businesses on its network.