Nate Geraci foresees more crypto ETF product fillings in the coming weeks as SEC’s regulatory policy is shifting.
The cryptocurrency landscape is experiencing a significant shift as exchange-traded fund (ETF) issuers gear up to explore the boundaries of regulatory frameworks. In a recent X post, ETF Store President Nate Geraci anticipates a surge in crypto-related ETF filings. This development signals a pivotal moment for crypto assets in mainstream finance.
A Surge in Crypto ETF Filings
In his X post, Geraci boldly declared that the floodgates had opened. This comes as the financial sector has recently witnessed a remarkable increase in crypto ETF proposals. Last December, Grayscale Investments submitted a 19b-4 form to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) for a Solana ETF.
Expecting another wave of crypto-related ETF filings this week…
Floodgates have opened.
Issuers going to test regulatory boundaries.
— Nate Geraci (@NateGeraci) January 27, 2025
This move aims to expose investors to the Solana blockchain’s native crypto asset SOL SOL $127.7 24h volatility: 0.3% Market cap: $65.84 B Vol. 24h: $4.38 B . The leading asset manager proposed the Bitcoin Adopters ETF in the past week. This asset investment class is designed to offer exposure to companies holding Bitcoin as a treasury asset.
CoinShares also entered the fray. The firm has filed for Litecoin and XRP ETFs in the US, further diversifying the crypto investment landscape.
Notably, the momentum does not stop there as asset management firms push the envelope with creative ETF concepts. REX Advisers and Osprey Fundshave jointly sought regulatory approval to launch different memecoin-focused ETFs.
The proposed funds include those linked to TRUMP TRUMP $7.76 24h volatility: 1.0% Market cap: $1.55 B Vol. 24h: $411.08 M , Dogecoin DOGE $0.15 24h volatility: 1.5% Market cap: $22.79 B Vol. 24h: $773.57 M , BONK BONK $0.000012 24h volatility: 3.4% Market cap: $911.42 M Vol. 24h: $118.66 M , and established coins like Solana and XRP XRP $2.08 24h volatility: 1.6% Market cap: $121.51 B Vol. 24h: $2.98 B . This marks the first ETF to combine political-themed tokens with mainstream cryptocurrencies.
This move hopes to take advantage of the growing popularity of meme coins. It will also test how willing the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is to approve new crypto-related products. If greenlighted, it could redefine the landscape of digital asset investment.
Market Dynamics: Inflows and Price Movements
Investor interest in crypto ETFs remains robust as spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted nearly $802.50 million in inflows after President Donald Trump’s inauguration. As highlighted by Coinspeaker, this notable inflow reflects the growing demand for regulated crypto investment vehicles.
Despite this influx, the market’s inherent volatility persists. As reported by Coinspeaker, the crypto market has faced a major downturn, with total liquidations reaching $854 million. This surge reflects traders’ responses to a sudden shift in market sentiment.
Bitcoin’s price has dropped below $100,000 to $99,093.20 after a 5.24% decline over 24 hours. Similarly, according to market data, XRP has decreased by 10.10% to $2.80. However, industry leaders like BlackRock CEO Larry Fink remain optimistic.
He predicted to see substantial growth in digital assets as institutional adoption increases. The SEC’s responses will be pivotal as issuers continue to test regulatory boundaries with innovative ETF filings.
The approval or rejection of these proposals will influence the future of crypto ETFs and the future of finance in general. It will also signal the regulatory body’s stance on integrating digital assets into traditional financial products.
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