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21Shares has filed for two crypto index ETFs using the faster 1940 Act approval route to avoid SEC delays, aiming to offer diversified exposure to top cryptocurrencies and blockchains amid increasing demand and regulatory challenges.
21Shares President Ophelia Snyder predicts that the Bitcoin ETF market will shrink before expanding, with only three to five winners expected to emerge due to fierce competition and a widening gap between the biggest and smallest players. Despite successful ETF launches and positive retail investor interest, smaller issuers may struggle to compete with those crossing the $1 billion asset threshold, leading to a smaller field next year. The success of ETFs has been driven by retail investors, while larger financial players have yet to fully enter the market, and competition among issuers has led to fee cuts and potential profitability challenges.