Ethereum to $4K? Spot ETF approvals have analysts thinking…

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    Market enthusiasm around ETH ETFs might not be as strong as most expected, according to analysts
    Other market observers believe ETH could cross $4K after ETF launch

As a seasoned crypto investor with years of experience in the market, I’ve seen my fair share of market predictions and analysis. Based on the information provided, I believe that while there is certainly potential for ETH ETFs to attract demand and drive up the price of Ethereum, it may not reach the same heights as Bitcoin ETFs.

Uncertainty persists over the potential market interest in U.S.-listed Ethereum [ETH] Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), with some analysts forecasting a launch as early as July. However, there is ongoing discussion about whether Ethereum ETFs will be able to generate demand on par with that of Bitcoin [BTC] ETFs.

From a different viewpoint, Farside Investors’ figures indicate that BTC-linked products have amassed a total of over $14 billion in inflows and manage more than $50 billion in assets since their introduction in January.

Many experts hold the opinion that Ethereum ETFs may not be able to satisfy the significant demand mentioned earlier. For example, Quinn Thompson, the Founder of cryptocurrency hedge fund Lekker Capital, has recently expressed a cautious viewpoint that aligns with this market sentiment.

“The market is fading the positive impact of the upcoming ETH ETF way too hard.”

Mixed views on ETH ETFs

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As a seasoned financial analyst, I’ve come across JPMorgan’s perspective on the Ethereum market as well. Contrary to a bullish stance, they join the bearish camp and anticipate that Ethereum Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) could potentially draw in net inflows ranging from $1 billion to $3 billion during the second half of 2024.

As a crypto investor, I’ve come across some bearish news from Eric Balchunas, an ETF analyst at Bloomberg. He predicts that Bitcoin ETFs could potentially capture only 20% of the total market share. His estimation is derived from the current trend in demand for Ethereum versus Bitcoin on the Futures market.

Contrary to my previous analysis suggesting potential limited demand for Ethereum Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) products, some other analysts, including Vetle Lunde from K33 Research, anticipate a significant inflow of up to $4 billion within the initial five months.

Matt Hougan, the CIO of Bitwise, holds a optimistic perspective and anticipates that the latter part of 2024 will bring about favorable conditions, or “tailwinds,” for Ethereum’s demand.

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Based on my analysis of the latest Deribit Insights report as a cryptocurrency investor, I found some encouraging signs for the market. Specifically, the report highlighted that recent options data suggests a bullish outlook. This means that there’s a significant amount of buying interest in call options, which gives investors the right to buy an asset at a specified price in the future. The fact that so many investors are purchasing these options indicates a strong belief that the price of cryptocurrencies will rise in the near term.

A notable purchase of Ethereum (ETH) call options with a September expiration date for around $12 million premium was made. Additionally, Bitcoin (BTC) call options for June at 65k and July at 75k were rolled over to amplify the exposure towards December calls with strikes at 75k and 90k, reflecting heightened confidence in the mid-term price growth.

As a crypto investor, I’ve taken note of the recent analysis from QCP Capital. They’ve emphasized their optimistic outlook for Ethereum based on options data. According to them, ETH could potentially break through the $4,000 mark and even challenge its all-time high of around $4,800.

As an analyst, I believe that even with some doubt surrounding the impact of the ETH Exchange Traded Fund (ETF), securing a mere 10-20% of Bitcoin ETF’s inflows could significantly boost ETH’s price. This upward pressure might push ETH beyond the $4,000 mark and bring it close to its historic peak of around $4,800.

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2024-06-23 08:07