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International Business Times
International Business Times
Business
Marvie Basilan

Ethereum ETFs Could Trigger Short-Lived But Potentially 'Severe Supply Shortage': Expert

Ethereum ETFs posted "solid" numbers on Day 1 of trading, but what could come next is a short-lived, yet possibly "severe" supply shortage. (Credit: Ethereum Foundation Twitter)

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  • Ether ETFs took in nearly $107 million on the first day of trading, and saw over $1 billion in trading volume
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  • Possible ETF-induced demand shock could be 'tipping point' for Ethereum and other crypto, she said

Spot Ethereum ($ETH) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are now live and saw significant trading volume surpassing $1 billion on their first day. The hype around the ETFs continues to build up, but an expert said the industry may see a short-lived severe shortage in supply since nearly half of existing tokens are currently locked up.

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