Fidelity Joins BlackRock in Ethereum ETF Plans

Leading fund manager Fidelity is planning to launch an Ethereum-focused exchange-traded fund (ETF), as per their recent filing on Friday. This move aligns Fidelity with BlackRock, another industry giant, in their increased involvement with cryptocurrencies.

What you need to know

• Fidelity files for an Ethereum-focused exchange-traded fund (ETF), joining the crypto investment trend alongside BlackRock.
• The Fidelity Ethereum Fund, pending SEC approval, aims to simplify crypto investing by listing on a Cboe Global Markets exchange.
• Both Fidelity and BlackRock are exploring the launch of ETFs for Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), potentially expanding mainstream crypto access.

The proposed Fidelity Ethereum Fund is set to be listed through a Cboe Global Markets-owned exchange. However, its launch is contingent on the approval of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which is also reviewing a similar proposal from BlackRock.

The focus of these ETFs is not limited to Ethereum’s ether (ETH). Both Fidelity and BlackRock are also aiming to introduce ETFs centered around Bitcoin (BTC), the most prominent cryptocurrency. These ETFs, if approved, could simplify access to cryptocurrencies for investors, who could then trade them as easily as stocks through conventional brokerage accounts.

Enthusiasts believe that the introduction of such ETFs could significantly impact the crypto market. They would potentially attract a new wave of investment, leveraging the reputations and marketing capabilities of well-known companies like Fidelity and BlackRock. The move could bring more mainstream attention and capital to the world of digital assets, a sector currently experiencing rapid growth and increasing interest from various sectors of the economy.