Spot Ethereum ETF approval 'unlikely until late 2025 or early 2026,' says TD Cowen
TD Cowen anticipates that the SEC will not approve a spot Ethereum ETF until late 2025 or early 2026.Earlier this month, the bank just said approval could come after the November 2024 election.
"We do not expect the SEC in 2024 to approve a spot Ethereum ETF," TD Cowen Washington Research Group, led by Jaret Seiberg, wrote in a note on Monday. "This is a political call. We believe there is no upside for SEC Chair Gary Gensler to approve a spot Ethereum ETF given how upset progressive Democrats were over the agency's approval of a spot bitcoin ETF earlier this month."
Gensler needs the support of progressives to push forward his agenda in this election year, according to TD Cowen. Also, if Gensler pursues a different role, such as Treasury secretary, in the event of President Joe Biden winning a second term, he will still need the backing of progressives, the bank said.
So, "there is no reason to provoke a needless fight," TD Cowen said. "We say needless, as our view remains that Gensler is in no hurry to approve an Ethereum ETF as he would first like more experience with the performance of the recently approved spot Bitcoin ETFs. This is consistent with his broader approach to crypto, which is to move incrementally and slowly when it comes to providing regulatory approvals or clarity."
Spot Ethereum ETF applications
More than half a dozen companies, including BlackRock and Fidelity, have applied for a spot Ethereum ETF. Last week, the SEC again postponed its decision on Grayscale Investments' proposal for a spot Ethereum ETF, following delays on other applications earlier this month.
The SEC can take its time reviewing spot Ethereum ETF applications, according to TD Cowen. "It can eventually reject the rule change, which either will lead to a new application or litigation. Either will take another year or two to play out," the bank said.
The expected late 2025 or early 2026 approval deadline is possible even if Congress fails to enact broader crypto market structure legislation in 2025, TD Cowen said. Gensler's term ends in June 2026.
Crypto experts have been both optimistic and pessimistic that a spot ether ETF approval is on the horizon. Some think such an approval could come as early as May — the initial deadline for approving such funds.
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