ETF
Ether Hit Lowest Price Compared to Bitcoin Since July 2022
Ether (ETH) is hovering above $1,600 after dropping to its lowest price compared to bitcoin since July 2022, as the launch of futures-based ETH ETFs attracted meager interest from investors. The ether-to-bitcoin price ratio also dropped to a fresh 15-month low this week. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."
Crypto Markets 'Apathetic' Following Ether Futures ETF Debut: Analyst
Crypto majors are showing mixed movements as low volatility seemed to return to the markets, days after ETF optimism pushed prices higher. tastycrypto Head Ryan Grace shares his crypto markets analysis. Plus, a closer look at XRP, after a federal judge rejected the SEC's bid to appeal its case against Ripple.
ETH Slumps Amid Slow Start for Ether Futures ETFs
It was a slow start for futures-based ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on their first day of trading. A total of nine of the ETFs offering exposure to ether futures came to market on Monday. Five will hold only ether futures, while four will hold a mix of bitcoin and ether futures. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."
SEC Has 'No Real Ground' to Deny Ether Futures ETFs: Analyst
Cinthia Murphy, ETF Think Tank research director, explains why she thinks the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) has "no real ground to deny" ether futures ETF applications. "We've had futures bitcoin ETFs already in the market...so there really is no good reason why ether ETFs would be any different," Murphy said.
Bitcoin Breaks Above $28K as U.S. Government Avoids Shutdown
Bitcoin (BTC)'s price climbed above $28,000 on Monday, logging its highest prices in over a month as analysts pointed to ETF optimism and seasonality as a few reasons behind the gains. Dexterity Capital Managing Partner Michael Safai discusses his crypto markets analysis as Congress averts a U.S. government shutown. Plus, his outlook for institutional interest in spot ETFs and crypto regulation.
Valkyrie Gets Approval to Start Buying ETH Futures for Its Existing Bitcoin ETF
The fund's new strategy to combine ether and bitcoin will be effective formally on Oct. 3.
VanEck Readies Ethereum Futures ETF; Marathon Digital Mines Invalid Bitcoin Block
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the hottest crypto headlines today, including VanEck preparing to roll out its Ethereum futures exchange-traded fund (ETF). TerraUSD creator Do Kwon opposes the SEC's attempts to bring him back to the United States. Changpeng “CZ” Zhao denies he is the owner of CommEX, the company that has bought Binance Russia. Plus, Bitcoin mining company Marathon Digital (MARA) mines an invalid Bitcoin block.
Major TradFi Player VanEck Readies Ethereum Futures ETF
VanEck Ethereum Strategy ETF (EFUT) will invest in ETH futures contracts traded on commodity exchanges registered with the CFTC.
Lawmakers Push SEC’s Gensler to Approve Spot Bitcoin ETF ‘Immediately’
CoinDesk's global policy and regulation managing editor Nikhilesh De weighs in on the potential government shutdown and how it could impact the pending spot bitcoin ETF applications. Plus, insights about a new letter from a group of lawmakers urging the regulator to move forward with ETF application approvals.
U.S. House Lawmakers Push SEC’s Gensler to Approve Spot Bitcoin ETF ‘Immediately’
Members of the House Financial Services Committee – two from each party – wrote a letter to Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler urging ETF action.
