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Bitcoin ETF
What is a bitcoin ETF? They are a relatively easy-to-purchase investment vehicle that owns bitcoin (BTC), the original cryptocurrency. Just like stocks, exchange-traded funds are listed on exchanges, can be traded throughout the day and are available for purchase through normal brokerage accounts. A bitcoin ETF was first proposed in the U.S. around 2013 by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, but were never approved by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Several applications for them are pending with the SEC as of January 2024, from companies including BlackRock, Grayscale, Fidelity, Galaxy/Invesco and Franklin Templeton. If approved, crypto ETFs could dramatically broaden the base of people who can invest in digital assets. There have been bitcoin futures ETFs available in the U.S. for several years, but the latest round of proposed products, technically known as spot bitcoin ETFs, are a more efficient and desirable product.
Hong Kong Gets Spot-Bitcoin ETF Application, Stablecoin Interest From China’s Harvest Global: Reports
Venture Smart Financial Holdings is also aiming for a spot-bitcoin ETF and is involved in the discussions about the stablecoin sandbox.
Bitcoin ETFs in and Around Asia After U.S. Approvals? Analysts Are Optimistic About Momentum
Hong Kong has voiced the most interest in achieving the reality of a bitcoin ETF approval, and that the U.S. approval could move things along faster
Why Is Everyone Suddenly Bearish About Bitcoin?
The cryptocurrency has dipped following the most bullish event in recent crypto history, the launch of spot bitcoin ETFs, apparently causing a crisis in faith.
BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF First to Reach $2B in AUM
The fund now holds nearly 50,000 bitcoin after adding almost another 4,300 tokens on Thursday.
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Regains $41K in End of Week Rally
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Jan. 26, 2024.
ARK Bought $62.3M Worth of Own ETF in Last Week; Sold $42.7M of BITO
ARKW now holds $91.4 million of ARKB, constituting a 5.98% weighting of the fund's total value
Grayscale's GBTC Profit Taking Likely Over, Easing Bitcoin Selling Pressure: JPMorgan
Around $1.3 billion has shifted from GBTC to new spot bitcoin ETFs, equivalent to a monthly outflow of about $3 billion per month, the bank said in a report.
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Holds $40K
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Jan. 25, 2024.
Bitwise Becomes First Spot Bitcoin ETF Provider to Provide Wallet Address
The move drew applause from industry experts.
Do Bitcoin ETFs Kill the Bull Case for Crypto Equities?
The days of rising crypto prices lifting all boats, including mining stocks, may be gone. But it still looks like being a good year for digital assets, says Alex Tapscott.
