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Ethereum enthusiasts were cruising down the information superhighway towards a July 4th fireworks celebration of a different kind: the launch of the first spot Ethereum ETF. Related Reading But in a move that worried investors, the US Securities and Exchange Commission threw a big wrench into the works, unexpectedly returning applicants’ proposals and delaying the much-anticipated debut. Missed Exit: Ethereum ETF July Launch Goes Up In Smoke The news came as a shock to many, as market watchers and analysts alike had confidently predicted a July launch, with some even suggesting a celebratory trade on Independence Day. Bloomberg ETF analysts Eric Balchunas and James Seyffart were among those waving the checkered flag a little too early. Their prediction of a July 2nd debut went up in smoke faster than a Roman candle after the SEC decided to put the brakes on the process. Unfort think we gonna have to push back our over/under till after holiday. Sounds like SEC took extra time to get back to ppl this wk (altho again very light tweaks) and from what I hear next wk is dead bc holiday = July 8th the process resumes and soon after that they’ll launch… https://t.co/0ZQR7yiBLt — Eric Balchunas (@EricBalchunas) June 28, 2024 Insiders claim that the SEC has delayed the anticipated debut date by requesting changes to the S-1 paperwork that issuers have submitted. This unexpected diversion raises serious concerns about the schedule as a whole. Although there are others who anticipate clearance by July 8th, the impending US holiday probably adds another level of difficulty. Ethereum is now trading at $3,388. Chart: TradingView Uncharted Territory: The SEC Takes The Wheel The lack of a definitive timeline is a major source of frustration for investors and issuers alike. Unlike the previous 19b-4 forms, which mandated a specific…

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