One of the leading financial advisory companies in the United States, Vanguard Group, is facing criticism for its decision not to back Spot Ethereum ETFs. This choice is influenced by recent regulatory shifts and the growing fascination with digital assets. In the past, the company had a similar stance on Spot Bitcoin ETFs. Senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas from Bloomberg expressed his discontent on social platforms. He strongly criticized Vanguard's reluctance to support Spot Ethereum ETFs, labeling their approach as 'nanny-like' and 'silly.' Balchunas cynically portrayed Vanguard's investors as 'the smartest money on the planet' capable of making informed investment decisions. He highlighted that while the crypto industry influenced high-ranking government officials, Vanguard maintained its prohibition on Ether ETFs, citing a lack of alignment with a well-rounded long-term portfolio strategy.

Balchunas appeared to acknowledge Vanguard's cautious approach towards Ethereum and Bitcoin ETFs, yet he found it excessive despite his critique. He pointed out Vanguard's distinctive operational model resembling a cooperative more than a profit-driven entity. The recent approval by the SEC of numerous issuers' 19b-4 filings for Spot Ethereum ETFs led the investment advisor to make their decision. Although these exchange-traded funds are not currently tradable, pending clearance from the SEC on fund issuers' S-1 registration statements. According to Balchunas' earlier forecast, the majority anticipates the launch of these products by July 4, 2024.

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