CandleFocus Crypto ETFs are 'Dragging Along' the Negatives of Traditional Finance: Sygnum
2025-02-20
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Swiss-regulated digital asset bank Sygnum has voiced its concerns about Wall Street's adoption of crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs), arguing that they weaken the core benefits of cryptocurrencies. Max Stuedlein, head of strategic digital asset solutions at Sygnum Bank, highlighted limitations such as restricted trading hours, reduced liquidity, and the loss of crypto's 24/7 accessibility that come with ETFs. Stuedlein believes that wrapping Bitcoin into an ETF format strips away key features that make cryptocurrencies attractive, including 24/7 trading, direct ownership, and decentralized access. Sygnum prefers to focus on building products and services on digital assets, rather than trying to fit them into a traditional structure. The bank sees a growing divide between specialized crypto-native institutions and traditional finance players flooding the market with ETF products. While ETFs have brought billions into Bitcoin and Ethereum, Sygnum argues that these vehicles compromise what makes cryptocurrencies unique.
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