美國證券交易委員會 (SEC) 叫停以太坊現貨 ETF，打擊市場希望

儘管該行業先前表現樂觀，但由於對加密貨幣基礎市場的擔憂，美國證券交易委員會 (SEC) 可能會在 5 月拒絕數項以太坊現貨交易所交易基金 (ETF) 申請。美國證券交易委員會的猶豫反映了其對加密產業持續的懷疑態度，其對早期比特幣 ETF 的嚴格審查證明了這一點。然而，儘管存在潛在的挫折，一​​些專家仍然對以太坊 ETF 的長期前景持樂觀態度，強調了批准的 ETF 的潛在看漲效應，並與先前的市場週期進行了比較。

SEC Expected to Reject Ethereum Spot ETFs, Dampening Market Expectations

SEC 預計將拒絕以太坊現貨 ETF，削弱市場預期

According to a report published by Reuters on April 24, 2024, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is expected to deny several applications for Ethereum spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in May. This decision aligns with recent interactions between the agency and applicants, indicating a skeptical stance towards the cryptocurrency sector under the leadership of Chairman Gary Gensler.

根據路透社 2024 年 4 月 24 日發布的報道，美國證券交易委員會（SEC）預計將在 5 月拒絕數項以太坊現貨交易所交易基金（ETF）申請。這項決定與最近該機構和申請人之間的互動一致，表明對主席加里·詹斯勒（Gary Gensler）領導下的加密貨幣行業持懷疑態度。

Several applicants, including prominent firms such as VanEck and ARK Investment Management, anticipate rejections due to issues raised by the SEC regarding the nature and depth of statistics pertaining to Ether's underlying market. The decision deadline for VanEck's and ARK's applications is set for May 23 and May 24, respectively.

包括 VanEck 和 ARK Investment Management 等知名公司在內的幾家申請人預計會因 SEC 提出的有關以太幣基礎市場統計數據的性質和深度的問題而被拒絕。 VanEck 和 ARK 申請的決定截止日期分別為 5 月 23 日和 5 月 24 日。

Issuers have cited the SEC's approval of Bitcoin spot ETFs as an example, arguing that the agency should adopt a consistent approach. However, the SEC's rigorous examination of these earlier products contrasts sharply with its current stance on Ethereum ETFs, reflecting ongoing concerns about potential market manipulation and the maturity of underlying market mechanisms.

發行人以 SEC 批准比特幣現貨 ETF 為例，認為該機構應採取一致的做法。然而，美國證券交易委員會對這些早期產品的嚴格審查與其目前對以太坊 ETF 的立場形成鮮明對比，反映出人們對潛在市場操縱和基礎市場機製成熟度的持續擔憂。

Standard Chartered, a global financial institution, recently concurred with the expectation that the SEC will not approve Ethereum ETFs in May, as previously anticipated.

全球金融機構渣打銀行最近同意美國證券交易委員會不會像之前預期的那樣在 5 月批准以太坊 ETF。

Despite potential setbacks, some industry experts remain optimistic. Jupiter Zheng, of the HashKey Capital investment firm, suggests that even if Ethereum ETFs are rejected, it may be a temporary obstacle rather than an insurmountable roadblock. Zheng expressed faith in the potential positive effects of an approved ETF, particularly one that incorporates staking, which could trigger a wave of short liquidations and further boost Ethereum's price.

儘管存在潛在的挫折，一​​些行業專家仍然保持樂觀。 HashKey Capital投資公司的Jupiter Cheng表示，即使以太坊ETF被拒絕，也可能只是暫時的障礙，而不是不可逾越的障礙。鄭表示對核准的 ETF 的潛在正面影響充滿信心，尤其是包含質押功能的 ETF，這可能會引發一波空頭清算浪潮，並進一步推高以太坊的價格。

Crypto analysts have adjusted their forecasts in light of the SEC's expected stance. Bloomberg's Eric Balchunas now estimates a 35% chance of approval, mirroring the broader skepticism among financial analysts and highlighting the SEC's continued reluctance to wholeheartedly embrace the cryptocurrency sector.

加密貨幣分析師根據 SEC 的預期立場調整了他們的預測。彭博社的 Eric Balchunas 目前估計獲得批准的可能性為35%，這反映了金融分析師中更廣泛的懷疑態度，並突顯了SEC 仍然不願全心全意地擁抱加密貨幣領域。

Despite potential rejections, the pursuit of Ethereum spot ETFs is likely to continue. Issuers are preparing additional disclosures in hopes of prolonging discussions with the SEC.

儘管可能會遭到拒絕，但對以太坊現貨 ETF 的追捧可能會持續。發行人正在準備額外的披露訊息，希望能延長與 SEC 的討論。

The anticipated denial of Ethereum ETFs has already impacted the cryptocurrency's market performance. Ethereum is lagging behind Bitcoin's yearly gains, with its price falling by 5.6% in the last 24 hours and currently trading at $3,086.

以太幣 ETF 的預期被拒絕已經影響了加密貨幣的市場表現。以太坊的漲幅落後於比特幣的年度漲幅，其價格在過去 24 小時內下跌 5.6%，目前交易價格為 3,086 美元。