Wed, June 26, 2024 at 05:45

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  Kang-hoon

  • Hello, Annie.

  • Today, I have some interesting news regarding VanEck's plans for a potential spot Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF).

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• Annie

  • Oh, that sounds intriguing!

  • Could you tell me more about it?😊

  
• 

  Kang-hoon

  • Certainly.

  • VanEck plans to initially waive fees for its potential spot Ethereum ETF to stay competitive.

  • This was announced by Matthew Sigel, the head of digital assets research at VanEck, just yesterday.

• Annie

  • Waiving fees?

  • That’s quite a bold move.

  • Why would they do that?

  
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• 

  Kang-hoon

  • Sigel mentioned in a post on X that the firm aims to be a leader on crypto ETF fees, even if it means losing money initially.

  • Their strategy is to make up for it through volume, specifically decentralized finance volume.

• Annie

  • Interesting strategy.

  • So, they’re focusing on attracting more investors by lowering the entry barrier?

  
• 

  Kang-hoon

  • Exactly.

  • They hope to encourage more investors to explore the potential role Ethereum can play within their investment portfolios.

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  • This could potentially increase the overall volume and make up for the initial losses.

• Annie

  • I see.

  • Did they make any official filings for this ETF?

  
• 

  Kang-hoon

  • Yes, they did.

  • VanEck filed a Form 8-A for its Ethereum product on Tuesday, which shows further progress on their spot ether ETF.

• Annie

  • Form 8-A?

  • What does that signify?

  
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  Kang-hoon

  • Form 8-A is a registration form required by the SEC for certain securities.

  • It’s part of the process to get the ETF approved and listed for trading.

• Annie

  • Got it.

  • So, how close are they to actually launching this ETF?

  
• 

  Kang-hoon

  • Well, last month, the SEC approved 19b-4 forms for eight spot ether ETFs, including VanEck's.

  • However, the regulator still needs to authorize the registration statements before trading can commence.

• Annie

  • So, it’s still a waiting game.

  • Do you think this will be a positive development for the market?

  
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  Kang-hoon

  • Yes, I believe so.

  • The introduction of a spot Ethereum ETF could attract more institutional and retail investors to the market, potentially increasing liquidity and market stability.

• Annie

  • That sounds promising!

  • Do you think now is a good time to invest in Ethereum, considering this news?

  
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  Kang-hoon

  • Indeed, it could be a good opportunity.

  • The potential launch of a spot Ethereum ETF by a reputable firm like VanEck could drive significant interest and investment in Ethereum, making it a favorable time to consider investing.

• Annie

  • Thank you, Kang-hoon.

  • Your insights are always so helpful!😊

  
• 

  Kang-hoon

  • You're welcome, Annie.

  • I'm glad I could help.

  • Keep an eye on the developments, and make informed decisions.

  • Upon comprehensive consideration, this news is perceived as a 😍Bullish.