美国证券交易委员会 (SEC) 叫停以太坊现货 ETF，打击市场希望

尽管行业此前表现乐观，但由于对加密货币基础市场的担忧，美国证券交易委员会 (SEC) 可能会在 5 月份拒绝数项以太坊现货交易所交易基金 (ETF) 申请。美国证券交易委员会的犹豫反映了其对加密行业持续的怀疑态度，其对早期比特币 ETF 的严格审查就证明了这一点。然而，尽管存在潜在的挫折，一​​些专家仍然对以太坊 ETF 的长期前景持乐观态度，强调了批准的 ETF 的潜在看涨效应，并与之前的市场周期进行了比较。

SEC Expected to Reject Ethereum Spot ETFs, Dampening Market Expectations

SEC 预计将拒绝以太坊现货 ETF，削弱市场预期

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.

据路透社 2024 年 4 月 24 日发布的报道，美国证券交易委员会（SEC）预计将在 5 月份拒绝数项以太坊现货交易所交易基金（ETF）申请。这一决定与最近该机构和申请人之间的互动一致，表明对主席加里·詹斯勒（Gary Gensler）领导下的加密货币行业持怀疑态度。

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 等知名公司在内的几家申请人预计会因 SEC 提出的有关以太币基础市场统计数据的性质和深度的问题而被拒绝。 VanEck 和 ARK 申请的决定截止日期分别为 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.

发行人以 SEC 批准比特币现货 ETF 为例，认为该机构应采取一致的做法。然而，美国证券交易委员会对这些早期产品的严格审查与其目前对以太坊 ETF 的立场形成鲜明对比，反映出人们对潜在市场操纵和基础市场机制成熟度的持续担忧。

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

全球金融机构渣打银行最近同意美国证券交易委员会不会像之前预期的那样在 5 月份批准以太坊 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.

尽管存在潜在的挫折，一​​些行业专家仍然保持乐观。 HashKey Capital投资公司的Jupiter Cheng表示，即使以太坊ETF被拒绝，也可能只是暂时的障碍，而不是不可逾越的障碍。郑表示对批准的 ETF 的潜在积极影响充满信心，尤其是包含质押功能的 ETF，这可能会引发一波空头清算浪潮，并进一步推高以太坊的价格。

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.

加密货币分析师根据 SEC 的预期立场调整了他们的预测。彭博社的埃里克·巴尔丘纳斯 (Eric Balchunas) 目前估计获得批准的可能性为 35%，这反映了金融分析师中更广泛的怀疑态度，并突显了 SEC 仍然不愿全心全意地拥抱加密货币领域。

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.

尽管可能会遭到拒绝，但对以太坊现货 ETF 的追捧可能会继续。发行人正在准备额外的披露信息，希望能延长与 SEC 的讨论。

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.

以太坊 ETF 的预期被拒绝已经影响了加密货币的市场表现。以太坊的涨幅落后于比特币的年度涨幅，其价格在过去 24 小时内下跌 5.6%，目前交易价格为 3,086 美元。