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Wealth Management Firm Bernstein’s Research on Ethereum
Wealth management firm Bernstein has recently suggested that Ethereum (ETH) may emerge as the only digital asset following Bitcoin (BTC) to secure a spot ETF. In a research paper dated February 19, Bernstein discussed Ethereum’s potential, particularly in terms of staking rewards, institutional inflows, and ETF approval prospects.
Ethereum’s Potential for Spot ETF Approval
Analysts at the firm have indicated a 50% chance of an ETH ETF approval by May, with the likelihood almost certain by the end of the year. The report also highlights Ethereum’s appeal to institutional investors, particularly due to its vast decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem and its leading position as a smart contract network, attracting diverse decentralized applications (dApps).
Interest and Developments in Ethereum ETFs
There have been significant developments in the digital asset market signaling increased interest in a spot Ethereum ETF. This follows the approval of Bitcoin spot ETFs by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Big-name firms such as BlackRock, VanEck, Hashdex, and Grayscale are seeking approval from the SEC, and Franklin Templeton has also joined the race for an ETH ETF approval.
Growing Institutional Interest in Ethereum
Despite Bitcoin’s recent outpaced growth compared to Ethereum, many analysts and industry figures still view ETH’s growth prospects optimistically. Last year, institutional firms projected Ethereum as the crypto asset with the highest growth potential, and more firms are looking towards a spot ETF for Ethereum as momentum builds.
Currently, ETH is trading at $2,912, reflecting a 7.2% growth in the last seven days.
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