The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has decided to postpone its verdict on the introduction of spot Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) proposed by Hashdex and ARK 21Shares. The delay, announced on March 19, occurred shortly before the SEC’s third and final deadline for these applications, setting the stage for a conclusive decision in late May. The SEC has scheduled May 24 for its final determination on ARK 21Shares’ application and May 30 for Hashdex’s, marking a critical period for the future of Ether ETFs. This postponement reflects growing skepticism among analysts about the approval prospects for the eight