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Australia’s first ETF
Australia’s first ETF

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Australia introduces its first Ethereum ETF, therefore creating fresh prospects for crypto investors

Monochrome Asset Management has launched Australia’s first exchange-traded fund (ETF) directly connected to Ethereum (ETH), providing investors with dual access. Launched on October 15, the Monochrome Ethereum ETF (IETF) lets users trade Ether as well as cash.

A major step forward for Australia’s expanding crypto ETF industry is BitGo and Gemini’s provision of crypto custodianship. Revised Article: On October 15, Australia launched the first exchange-traded fund (ETF) that directly holds Ethereum (ETH).

Launched on the Sydney-based Cboe Australia platform, the Monochrome Ethereum ETF (IETF) quickly accumulated $176,600 in assets, or approximately 262,500 Australian dollars, by mid-afternoon. Under Monochrome Asset Management, the IETF distinguishes itself with dual access for investors.

This function gives traders freedom by allowing them to make transactions in either cash or Ethereum. The ETF has a 0.50% management fee; the application and redemption procedure lets investors move money in and out of the ETF without depending just on conventional cash transactions. State Street Australia manages funds; BitGo and Gemini, the crypto custodians, guarantee the security of the assets. Launched in June, the Ethereum ETF replicates Monochrome’s Bitcoin ETF, currently managing about $10.7 million in assets.

Reflecting a transition toward more organized and controlled investing alternatives, CEO Jeff Yew noted the rising trend of crypto holders moving their assets from exchanges into ETFs. Yew sees excellent future possibilities for crypto ETFs in Australia as more investors migrate toward regulated products, thereby reflecting their optimism about them.

The ETF market in Australia is showing encouraging signs, which will greatly facilitate the acceptance of cryptocurrencies. Particularly in the United States, where 11 Bitcoin ETFs have accumulated $19.3 billion in assets, cryptocurrency ETFs have gained significant popularity worldwide. Australia’s first Ether ETF’s release solidifies the nation’s part in the changing scene.

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