Ether and bitcoin prices dropped on Tuesday, the first day that ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) started trading. Bitcoin fell by 3%, settling at around $65,891.50, while ether dropped more than 1%, reaching about $3,445.10. Analysts believe these dips were due to investors taking profits after significant gains last week. Bitcoin led this market decline, which coincided with the bankrupt exchange Mt. Gox transferring another 5,000 bitcoins to its creditors. Mt. Gox has until October to return over 140,000 bitcoins that were lost in a hack ten years ago.

Investors remain optimistic about the long-term success of ether ETFs, however. Devin Ryan, an analyst at JMP Securities, suggests that the adoption of ether ETFs will be slower compared to bitcoin ETFs. Bitcoin ETFs, launched in January, initially saw bitcoin surge to a record high before dropping 20% and then rising again. Nexo co-founder Antoni Trenchev adds that the launch of ether ETFs could lead to market volatility, similar to what happened with bitcoin ETFs.

The political landscape also plays a role in this market's uncertainty. President Joe Biden's decision to drop out of the presidential race has introduced new uncertainties. Investors are watching for more concrete developments regarding Vice President Kamala Harris' stance on crypto and her potential in the polls. Ben Kurland, CEO of crypto research platform DYOR, notes that it will take time for inflows into the ETH ETF to create enough supply shock to significantly move the markets.

Crypto Prices Dip as Ether ETFs Start and Mt. Gox Moves Bitcoin Funds

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