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Bitwise has recently amended its S-1 registration form for a proposed <a href="https://coingape.com/21shares-hires-former-ishares-head-to-run-us-etf-operations/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Ethereum exchange-traded fund</a> (ETF), following feedback from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This update comes as Bitwise and other firms anticipate regulatory approval to list and trade such products. Notably, the update reveals new investment details, including a $2.5 million seed investment by an affiliate company, paving the way for further development.
<h2 id="strong-bitwise-plans-2-5-million-ethereum-etf-launch-strong">Bitwise Plans $2.5 Million Ethereum ETF Launch</h2>
The amended <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2013744/000199937124007581/bitwise-s1a_061824.htm" target="_blank">S-1 document</a> outlines the initial funding steps for the <a href="https://coingape.com/ethereum-etfs-may-propel-eth-to-record-highs-says-bitwise-cio/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Bitwise</a> Ethereum ETF. The company’s affiliate, Bitwise Investment Manager, LLC, is set to purchase $2.5 million worth of shares, known as the Seed Baskets, at $25 per share, totaling 100,000 shares. Moreover, Bitwise disclosed that<a href="https://coingape.com/see-why-pantera-bet-big-on-ton-now/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Pantera Capital </a>Management LP expressed interest in acquiring up to $100 million of the shares. This interest underscores the potential demand for cryptocurrency-based ETFs, although it remains non-binding and subject to change based on market conditions.
The road to launching the <a href="https://coingape.com/hashdex-files-19b-4-for-combined-spot-bitcoin-and-ethereum-etf/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Ethereum ETF</a> involves intricate regulatory compliance. Last month, the SEC approved <a href="https://coingape.com/us-sec-can-approve-19b-4-for-spot-ethereum-etf-what-it-means/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">19b-4 forms </a>for eight Ethereum ETFs, marking a step forward in the approval process. However, these issuers, including Bitwise, must still have their S-1 statements declared effective before trading can commence.
<h2 id="strong-ethereum-price-dips-amid-etf-speculation-strong">Ethereum Price Dips Amid ETF Speculation</h2>
Analysts, including Bloomberg’s <a href="https://coingape.com/breaking-bloomberg-analyst-updates-timeline-for-spot-ether-etf/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">James Seyffar</a>t, have weighed in on the situation, suggesting that while the exact launch date of these ETF products remains uncertain, there is optimism that approvals could be granted before July 4.&nbsp;
<a href="https://coingape.com/price/ethereum/#:~:text=Live%20Price%20of%20Ethereum%20(ETH,market%20cap%20stands%20at%20%24421%2C635%2C911%2C038." target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Ethereum price </a>has experienced fluctuations, recently decreasing by 1.53% to $3,471. Despite this dip, the market cap saw a slight increase of 0.28%, suggesting mixed investor sentiment. Additionally, a significant rise in trading volume by 16.68% indicates heightened market activity, which could hint at upcoming trends in investor behavior, especially in anticipation of new investment products like the Ethereum ETF.
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