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In a significant step toward institutional investment in cryptocurrencies, Canary Capital, a leading digital asset investment firm, has filed an S-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to create the first Litecoin (LTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF). The move marks a significant development in the approval process for new cryptocurrency-related investment products.
The SEC has formally recognized the proposal, suggesting that Litecoin could be the third cryptocurrency after Bitcoin and Ethereum to receive an ETF in the United States. The filing has opened for public comment, a crucial stage in the regulatory approval process.
Many analysts expect the SEC to approve a Litecoin fund imminently. Eric Balchunas, senior ETF analyst at Bloomberg, noted that the SEC’s response to the move strengthens Litecoin’s position as a leading digital asset that could soon receive a formal ETF.
The proposed fund aims to simplify cryptocurrency investing for traditional investors, allowing them to gain exposure to Litecoin price action without the need to manage digital wallets or store cryptographic keys.