Ethereum (ETH) ETF Updates And Expected Rejections
Uncertainties surrounding Ethereum investment products grow by the day with new SEC decisions. Here is the latest news on the Invesco Galaxy spot Ethereum ETF proposal.
Which topics should we dive deeper into?
Select what genuinely interests you. Your picks feed directly into our editorial planning.
Crypto news that's actually worth your time.
Weekly. 60 seconds. Carefully curated by our editors: no hype, no promo flood, no spam.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced a 60-day extension to decide on the approval or disapproval of the Invesco Galaxy spot Ethereum ETF proposal, marking another delay in the process.
SEC's Delays on Ethereum ETFs
Recently, the SEC opted to extend its review period for the Invesco Galaxy spot Ethereum ETF proposal, further postponing a decision on this significant investment product. This delay follows similar actions taken last month regarding Ethereum ETF proposals by Franklin Templeton and Grayscale.
According to industry insiders cited in a Reuters report, there are expectations that the SEC will likely reject Ethereum ETFs proposed by VanEck and ARK later this month.
Reasons Behind Expected Rejections
Industry experts attribute the anticipated rejections of spot Ethereum ETFs to technical or procedural issues rather than fundamental concerns. Notably, the SEC's approach to Ethereum differs from its recent approval of Bitcoin ETFs, with regulators reportedly seeking additional data before considering Ethereum ETF approvals.
Additionally, ongoing legal disputes between the SEC and key Ethereum supporter Consensys may impact the regulatory landscape for Ethereum-based investment products.
BlackRock CEO's Optimism Amid Regulatory Challenges
Despite regulatory uncertainties, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink expressed optimism about launching a spot Ethereum ETF, even if the underlying asset was deemed an unregistered security. This perspective highlights potential strategies to navigate regulatory hurdles in the ETF approval process.
Reflections on Bitcoin ETF Approval
While spot Bitcoin ETFs received SEC approval earlier this year after over a decade of regulatory scrutiny, Ethereum ETFs face distinct challenges in achieving similar acceptance.
More on Ethereum: All Ethereum news at a glance
Related articles
- Bitcoin ETF Outflows Pass $1 Billion: Why Institutions Are Selling After the Midterms
- Ethereum price prediction: BlackRock fund sheds 580,145 ETH, and BitMine absorbs only a fraction
- Bitcoin ETFs Lost $643 Million in One Day: Most of 2026’s Gains Gone
- Bitcoin price at $78,443: BlackRock vs Fidelity in October's ETF tally
- IBIT takes in $665 million in a day while Bitcoin stays below $82,000
Which topics should we dive deeper into?
Select what genuinely interests you. Your picks feed directly into our editorial planning.
Crypto news that's actually worth your time.
Weekly. 60 seconds. Carefully curated by our editors: no hype, no promo flood, no spam.
October 20, 2026 7:21 PM
BlackRock files a Bitcoin ETF with a 10 percent loss buffer: who is allowed to buy PBIT?
BlackRock registered a Bitcoin fund on October 19 that is meant to cushion the first 10 percent or so of a loss and caps the gain in return. PBIT stays out of reach for retail investors in Germany, and the reason has nothing to do with bitcoin.
October 20, 2026 10:38 AM
Crypto Crash Today: Why Is Bitcoin Stuck Below $82,000?
Bitcoin can't hold $82K, Ethereum is down 20% in 2026 and ETF money keeps leaving. Here is what is really behind the crypto crash today.
October 18, 2026 4:18 PM
$320 million flows out of Ethereum ETFs, $299 million of it at BlackRock: more than the Bitcoin funds lost
US crypto ETFs lost a net $610.7 million in the week of October 12 to 16, 2026, the Ethereum funds $320.1 million of it and therefore more than the Bitcoin funds. $299 million came from a single BlackRock product.
October 16, 2026 7:26 AM
Bitcoin at $81,963 as ETF inflows shrink to $5 million
The US Bitcoin funds took in a net $5.06 million on Thursday, a day after $261.5 million flowed out. The price stands at $81,963 on Friday morning and has hung in a $521 range since midnight.
October 10, 2026 1:19 PM
Crypto ETF Outflows Pass $1 Billion in October: Is Wall Street Dumping Bitcoin and Ethereum?
Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs just bled over $1 billion in October. Here is who is selling, who is still buying, and what it means for your coins.
October 8, 2026 1:26 PM
Bitcoin ETFs Lose $487 Million in a Single Day: the Reasons Behind the Outflow
Around $487 million flowed out of the US spot ETFs on Bitcoin on net on October 7, 2026, while the price tests the zone around $82,000. What the figure actually measures, why two data providers give two daily values, and what investors in Germany should check on an ETP.
October 8, 2026 4:38 AM
Crypto Market Slides: Bitcoin Loses 4.2 Percent and $651 Million of Long Bets Are Liquidated
Bitcoin has lost 4.2 percent since Tuesday afternoon, and ether and XRP more still. Three reasons can be documented: outflows from the US ETFs, $651 million of forcibly closed long bets and Fed minutes holding out the prospect of another rate rise. A crash it is not, and what to check before buying more is set out here.
October 7, 2026 7:18 AM
Certificate, Bitcoin ETN or the coin itself: what each route means for tax and custody
A Bitcoin certificate, an ETN and the coin itself all lead to the same price, but to three different tax treatments and three different risks. The comparison shows which route fits your portfolio and why December 31, 2026 becomes the cut-off date.
October 4, 2026 4:15 AM
SEC clears six 3x leveraged Bitcoin and Ether ETPs: how to check the daily math
The SEC approved the listing of six triple-leveraged exchange-traded products on October 2, 2026, among them the first ones on bitcoin and ether. Nothing trades yet, and for German accounts a separate hurdle applies.
October 3, 2026 1:22 PM
Ethereum Price Prediction: Ether ETFs Lose $118 Million in Three Days, Bitcoin Funds Gain
Roughly $118 million has left the US spot Ether ETFs over three consecutive trading days, while the Bitcoin funds are gathering cash again. ETH closes at its lowest level since September 20. These are the levels that now count.
October 3, 2026 10:16 AM
Bitcoin Price Prediction: ETFs Pull In $2.65 Billion in September While the Price Stalls
The US spot ETFs channelled $2.65 billion into Bitcoin in September, and October has opened with inflows as well. The price has nonetheless moved only between $83,500 and $86,600 for twelve days, so here is what the inflows mean and which levels now count.
September 22, 2026 4:12 PM
Nearly $1 Billion Into Bitcoin ETFs: What to Check on ETNs, Portfolio and Holding Period
US spot bitcoin ETFs took in a net $999 million on September 21, the third consecutive day of inflows. German investors cannot reach these funds: what ETNs, the holding period and your buying route mean for you.
September 21, 2026 1:13 PM
Ethereum Rises While ETF Money Leaves: What ETH Holders Should Check Now
US ether funds lost $140 million in the week to September 18, ending four weeks of inflows. The ETH price still gained a good 5 percent.
September 18, 2026 11:39 AM
Ethereum Price Prediction: Why ETH Is Closing In on $3,000
Ethereum is coiling between $2,400 and $2,600 with a rising 200 EMA underneath. Here is what the ETH chart says about $3,000.
September 3, 2026 11:37 AM
Standard Chartered Just Opened Institutional Bitcoin Trading in the UAE
Standard Chartered launches institutional Bitcoin and Ether spot trading in the UAE. Here is what it means for BTC and ETH prices right now.
August 30, 2026 10:56 AM
Ethereum Price Prediction: Can ETH Blast Toward $2,750 Next?
Ethereum price prediction after a 30% August rally: ETH sits at $2,453 with RSI cooling. Here are the bullish and bearish ETH price targets.
August 22, 2026 1:33 AM
Buying a Leveraged Bitcoin ETF: What Is Behind the 3x Products
Cboe has filed six triple-leverage funds with the SEC, including one on Bitcoin and one on Ether. This piece explains why the leverage holds for a single trading day only, why the funds hold no coins, and which 3x products already trade on an exchange in Europe.
August 21, 2026 7:30 AM
Crypto ETF Approval in the US: Why the SEC Is Rewriting Its Rules for Staking and Altcoin Funds
The US securities regulator has opened a proceeding that will help decide the next generation of crypto funds, and is putting 27 questions on the table. Anyone can file a comment until August 31, 2026, from Europe as much as from the United States.
August 19, 2026 11:03 AM
Bitcoin Price Reclaims $64,000 as Wall Street Calls It an Accumulation Phase
Bitcoin pushed back above $64,000 while VanEck, BlackRock and Winklevoss all pointed to accumulation. Here is what $10,000 is worth if BTC hits $100,000.
August 18, 2026 9:31 AM
Crypto News Today: The CLARITY Act Vote Nears and Bitcoin Holds Its Range
Bitcoin trades near $78,600 with the market cap back above $2.68 trillion. ETF flows turned positive in August, and the CLARITY Act cloture vote lands on 15 September.
August 16, 2026 9:05 AM
Crypto Weekly Recap: Bitcoin Slips Below $63,000 as CPI Relief Never Arrives
Bitcoin sits near $62,990 and down 2.7% on the week, ETF flows turned negative and XRP broke $1. Your Sunday crypto recap.
August 6, 2026 2:54 PM
Bitcoin ETFs Are Buying Again: $626 Million in Three Days
US spot Bitcoin ETFs pulled in $626 million in three sessions to open August, with BlackRock's IBIT taking $479 million of it. What is driving the bid?
July 22, 2026 1:00 PM
Bitcoin Nears $67K as ETF Inflows Hit $1 Billion and the CLARITY Act Reaches the "1-Yard Line"
Bitcoin ETFs pulled in nearly $1 billion in six days as BTC neared $67K and Bessent said the CLARITY Act is at the "1-yard line." Here's what's driving it.
July 15, 2026 5:09 PM
Japan Recognizes Crypto as Financial Assets — Are Bitcoin ETFs and a 20% Tax Next?
Japan has passed a landmark crypto law. Could regulated Bitcoin ETFs and a lower 20% tax rate bring billions into the market?
More from CryptoTicker