Recently, the funding flow in the cryptocurrency market has shown a clear trend. Yesterday, Bitcoin ETFs experienced a capital outflow totaling $288 million, while Ethereum ETFs showed the opposite trend, with a net inflow of $47.77 million. As of December 28, 2024, Ethereum (
) is priced at approximately $3,338, with market predictions suggesting that the ETH price could reach around $4,500 by 2025 and approximately $8,800 by 2030.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently approved multiple Ethereum spot ETFs, including the 21Shares Core Ethereum ETF (ticker: CETH) and the Bitwise Ethereum ETF (ticker: ETHW), providing investors with new investment channels. However, investors should be aware that holding ETH through an ETF may not yield staking rewards and may incur management fees. Therefore, it is recommended that investors carefully consider the associated costs and benefits before investing.
With the change in leadership at the SEC, cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are expected to see explosive growth in 2025. The market has engaged in intense discussions about the potential launch of cryptocurrency ETFs, and it is anticipated that there will be a wave of cryptocurrency ETF listings next year, although not all will be launched at once. This optimistic sentiment is related to the conservative stance of outgoing SEC Chair Gary Gensler, who is considered the main obstacle to the approval of digital asset investment products. The election of Trump as president means that the new SEC leadership may bring a more relaxed regulatory environment, and Litecoin and Hedera ETFs may emerge.
Dual-asset ETFs (Bitcoin and Ethereum) will be launched first, with well-known institutions such as Hashdex, Franklin Templeton, and Bitwise likely to join the competition. In addition, Litecoin (LTC) and Hedera (HBAR) ETFs may follow closely. Ripple (
In summary, the application and approval of cryptocurrency ETFs are actively advancing, and market expectations for these emerging investment tools are heating up, indicating that the cryptocurrency market may welcome more development opportunities in the coming years.