Ethereum ETF To Grab Only 20% Of Spot Bitcoin ETF Flows

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Eric Balchunas expects Ethereum ETFs to bag only 20% of Spot Bitcoin ETF's success.
He previously predicted that Ether ETFs would only attract 10% of Bitcoin ETF flows.
However, as the analyst revised his prediction, he also noted that these ETFs could see a successful launch by just meeting these toned down estimates.

As the anticipation is mounting for the launch of Spot Ethereum ETFs, Eric Balchunas, a Senior ETF Analyst at Bloomberg, has been closely monitoring the landscape. Moreover, he offering insights into the potential market dynamics and hinted at lower inflows for these ETFs. In addition, he expects Ether ETFs to see only one-fifth of the success attained by Spot Bitcoin ETFs.

Bloomberg Analyst Offers Insight On Ethereum ETF Launch

Balchunas, renowned for his comprehensive ETF analysis, projected a scenario that mirrors the race surrounding Bitcoin ETFs. He forecasted a “carbon copy horse race,” albeit with lower volume expectations. “I would divide everything you saw with BTC by about 10,” he remarked.

Moreover, the analyst suggested a tempered enthusiasm with an estimated initial influx of “maybe $1 billion or 2 in the first couple of weeks total.” However, Balchunas has since revised his estimations, noting that dividing by “10 may be a bit much.” Hence, he adjusted his Ethereum ETF forecast, suggesting a division by five in comparison to Bitcoin ETF expectations.

Despite the sluggish outlook, he emphasized that achieving even 20% of Bitcoin’s traction would signify a significant triumph. “Grabbing 20% of what they got would be a huge win,” he affirmed. In addition, he deemed it a “successful launch” if Ethereum ETFs managed to garner one-fifth of Spot Bitcoin ETF flows or trading volumes.

Drawing parallels between Ethereum and Bitcoin, Balchunas highlighted the significance of ETH’s share across different global spot markets. Analyzing data from various regions, he pointed out Ethereum’s varying market shares relative to Bitcoin.

In the United States futures market, Ethereum maintains a share of over 15% with Bitcoin boasting more than 80% share. Moreover, Balchunas based his prediction on the U.S. futures data among other key metrics. Meanwhile, Bitcoin commands over 80% dominance in Hong Kong.

Notably, in Canada and Switzerland, Ethereum boasts a more substantial 30% share, signaling potential regional preferences. Of particular interest is Sweden, where Ethereum’s market share nears 40%, marking a notable milestone. However, Bitcoin dominates all these markets, making the recent prediction more relevant.

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Drawing Parallels With Precious Metals ETFs

On the contrary, Balchunas expressed skepticism toward his low predictions owing to the European market dynamics. The analyst spotlighted the growing adoption of Ether in European markets. He added, “The stronger showings in Europe have me splitting dif with final predication of 20% share.”

To contextualize Ethereum’s position within the crypto investment landscape, Balchunas drew parallels with precious metals ETFs. The analyst compared Ethereum to silver and underscored that ETH is akin to silver’s 15% share in comparison to gold ETFs.

Hence, Ethereum may be viewed as a complementary asset to Bitcoin. He emphasized that for many investors, Bitcoin and gold serve as primary allocations. Whilst, Ethereum fulfills a similar role as silver in portfolio diversification, which is why Balchunas offered a toned down prediction.

Also Read: Bitcoin & Ethereum Record $1.36 Bln Inflow Amid ETF Optimism, Prices To Rally?

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