CoinShares Files for Spot Litecoin ETF

CoinShares has officially entered the race to launch a Litecoin (LTC) spot ETF.

CoinShares is Europe’s largest digital asset investment firm, and the news of its push for an LTC ETF sparked mixed reactions.

The trading firm filed an S-1 registration form with the SEC last week. Launching a Litecoin ETF means the company’s clients can gain direct exposure to the cryptocurrency. Interestingly, the Litecoin Foundation shared the news on its X handle, sparking excitement among some supporters.

BREAKING: CoinShares just filed a S-1 for a spot Litecoin ETF with the SEC! https://t.co/wQGK8mN1SE pic.twitter.com/H9mpsAJdW8

— Litecoin Foundation ⚡️ (@LTCFoundation) January 24, 2025

Some believe an LTC approval would catalyze a price boom. However, LTC, like most altcoins, has struggled in recent days. Litecoin is down by almost 8% in the last 24 hours.

Is Litecoin Ready for an ETF?

The success of Bitcoin ETFs sparked optimism within the crypto community. Many users believe spot ETFs would lead to massive institutional adoption and eventually price growth.

Despite the optimism within the Litecoin community, not everyone is convinced about Litecoin’s readiness for this leap. Critics like crypto expert Ali Martinez argue that Litecoin’s stagnant price performance over the last eight years makes it an unlikely candidate for a successful ETF. Martinez suggests a USDT ETF, which could offer staking yield, might be a better option.

A #Litecoin $LTC ETF!??… For a coin that’s been stuck at the same price since 2017. That’s 8 years of trading in the same range.

Why not just launch a #USDT ETF instead? At least you’ll earn staking yield. https://t.co/yLkD6Wtnnb pic.twitter.com/oO7Y2Ol7Fv

— Ali (@ali_charts) January 24, 2025

Some other analysts noted that Litecoin’s consistent underperformance against Bitcoin over the past decade could pose a challenge. However, others believe Litecoin’s strengths lie elsewhere.

Onchain data from Bitwise ranks Litecoin as the most used crypto for payment in 2024. Some users argued that Litecoin’s strong network activity adds to its long-term appeal.

Grayscale and Others show Interest in Crypto Spot ETFs

The news comes shortly after Grayscale filed for a Solana ETF with the New York Stock Exchange. The increased interest in spot ETFs is all thanks to Trump’s plans to adopt a crypto-friendly stance.

Trump Crypto Exec Order

Agencies are prohibited from establishing or promoting Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) within the U.S. or abroad.

A President’s Working Group on Digital Asset Markets is established to recommend regulatory and legislative proposals.

The Working…

— db (@tier10k) January 23, 2025

The new administration’s focus on crypto has built confidence among institutional investors. Trump has made a couple of appointments that signal his commitment to growing the digital assets space in the US. He also signed an order giving crypto a national priority. These moves have created the right environment for corporate investors to show interest in crypto and digital assets.

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