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Spot Ethereum ETF Approval Could Drive ETH Prices Above $4,000, Says SCRYPT CEO

Title: SCRYPT CEO Predicts Higher Ethereum Prices with Approval of Spot ETH ETFs by SEC

SCRYPT CEO Norman Wooding has shared insights with crypto.news on the potential impact of the approval of spot Ethereum (ETH) ETFs by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Wooding believes that if spot ETH ETFs are approved, it could lead to a surge in ETH prices, following the pattern seen with spot Bitcoin (BTC) funds.

Wooding predicts that approval for spot ETH ETFs could eliminate uncertainties surrounding Ethereum and drive market demand, potentially pushing ETH prices above $4,000. He also suggested that if spot ETH ETFs capture a portion of Bitcoin ETF flows, Ether could retest its previous peak of $4,800.

The CEO highlighted the success of exclusive Grayscale spot Bitcoin ETFs, which garnered over $35 billion in assets under management within six months of trading. Wooding’s estimations align with a report from the Gemini crypto exchange, which projected $5 billion in net inflows for spot ETH funds over the same period.

While some skeptics question the need for institutional wrappers tracking spot Ether prices, Wooding believes that the approval of spot ETH ETFs could incentivize more direct engagement in staking and decentralized finance (DeFi). He anticipates that reduced liquidity and dormant ETH from ETFs could lead to higher on-chain yield as spot ETFs capture significant supply.

Experts and issuers are expecting final approval for spot ETH ETFs before the end of Q3 2024, with Bloomberg analyst James Seyffart suggesting a possible approval this month. Despite concerns of a potential denial by the SEC, Wooding remains confident in the approval of spot ETH ETFs, emphasizing the strength of Ethereum’s fundamental value and utility.

In the event of a denial by the SEC, Wooding believes any market downturn would be short-lived, as investors refocus on Ethereum’s technological developments and applications. The approval of spot ETH ETFs could open doors to a new audience and drive further adoption of Ethereum, potentially leading to a positive trajectory for ETH prices in the future.

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