SEC Chair Gensler skirts questions on ETH as a commodity

In a hearing on the fiscal 2025 budgets for both the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, crypto was — of course — one of the big topics discussed. 

Senator Bill Hagerty, R-TN asked SEC Chair Gary Gensler about the timeline for a potential ETH ETF, to which Gensler seemed to confirm that the products would face final approval this summer.

“I would envision sometime over the course of the summer” that the individual issuers would be approved, Gensler answered.

This lines up with previous Blockworks reporting from Ben Strack, who wrote Wednesday that the SEC is still working to get comments back from the potential issuers. 

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LATEST: Bitcoin ETFs Lead to New Highs in Short-Term Investments, Report

A recent Bitfinex Alpha report reveals a significant shift in Bitcoin ownership, highlighting a 55% surge in holdings by short-term investors, from 2.2 million BTC in January to 3.4 million by mid-April. This increase, predominantly fueled by the burgeoning popularity of spot Bitcoin ETFs, reflects a robust investment trend at the current market price levels.

Despite potential volatility from short-term ownership, long-term Bitcoin holders exhibit unwavering confidence, maintaining their investments steady with nearly unchanged balances from the previous year. After reaching a peak of $73,666 in March, long-term investors have resumed accumulating, indicating strong belief in Bitcoin’s value stability and growth potential.

The contrasting dynamics between short-term spikes and long-term accumulation underscore a broader bullish sentiment in the Bitcoin market, suggesting a solid foundation for future valuation, akin to previous bull markets. This trend is further reinforced by Bitcoin whales who continue to increase their stakes, reminiscent of pre-2020 activity.

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