Australia Set to Launch Its First Spot Ether Exchange-Traded Fund on Tuesday
IETH, the first spot ETF in Australia, will be introduced by Monochrome Asset Management on Tuesday, October 14, 2024.
This is a significant move for the nation’s cryptocurrency sector because it will enable Australian investors to purchase Ethereum directly through a regulated exchange-traded fund. At 10:00 AM AEDT, trading on Cboe Australia will start.
Monochrome Bitcoin ETF (Ticker: $IBTC) AUM as of 10/10/24 pic.twitter.com/8VORDx2LF6
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Monochrome’s Bitcoin ETF (IBTC), which debuted in August 2023 and presently has $15 million (AUD), is followed by this new ETF.
Although this sum is modest when compared to comparable ETFs in the US, Monochrome wants to differentiate itself by providing in-kind redemptions and subscriptions.
According to CEO Jeff Yew’s recent interview, this functionality enables investors to move Ethereum straight into the ETF without triggering the capital gains tax event.
Monochrome hosted a private event in Sydney this week with our service providers, team, and partners to mark the upcoming launch of the Monochrome Ethereum ETF (Ticker: IETH).#Ethereum #ETF $IETH pic.twitter.com/VAPOgZcPGr
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Since the Ethereum ETF offered by Monochrome is set up as a “bare trust,” investors will be viewed as though they are directly holding Ethereum. For longtime Ethereum owners who want to move their holdings into the ETF without incurring capital gains taxes, this is intended to avoid tax issues.
According to Yew, Monochrome’s ETF may be more alluring than comparable U.S. options due to its distinctive tax structure. Because Ethereum and Bitcoin ETFs are not in-kind supported in the United States, Monochrome’s strategy offers tax benefits that American investors are not eligible for.
IETH will impose a management fee of 0.50%, with accredited advisers receiving a discounted cost of 0.21%. IETH will monitor the CME CF Ether-Dollar Reference Rate Asia Pacific Variant. By comparison, U.S. Ethereum ETFs typically demand between 0.20% and 0.25%, which makes these fees competitive.
Monochrome to Launch ‘World First’ Ethereum ETF on Cboe Australia
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The ETF will facilitate transfers from cryptocurrency platforms, cold wallets, and decentralized wallets and be accessible on the majority of Australian brokerage platforms. The fund administration will be handled by State Street Australia, while BitGo and Gemini will provide custody services.
Following the U.S. SEC’s earlier in 2024 approval of nine Ethereum ETFs and eleven Bitcoin ETFs, this spot Ethereum ETF has been approved. Despite the smaller market in Australia, Monochrome aims to capitalize on the rising interest in bitcoin investments there.
The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), the biggest stock exchange in the nation, will shortly offer a second-place Bitcoin ETF, introduced by Perth-based DigitalX, in addition to Monochrome’s new Ethereum ETF.
Australia is starting to catch up to the rest of the world as demand for crypto ETFs increases, particularly in the U.S., in which the millions of dollars have poured into these funds. Monochrome expects that both cryptocurrency aficionados and conventional investors looking for a tax-efficient Ethereum investment option will be drawn to its novel structure.
All things considered, the introduction of the first Ethereum ETF in Australia is an important step forward for the regional cryptocurrency sector, providing additional chances for Australian investors to get involved in the expanding digital asset market through a regulated and easily accessible financial product.