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.

Simplify Files for Bitcoin ETF Mixing Treasurys and Options Strategies

The company earlier this year applied with the SEC to list a Web 3 ETF.

Door Michael Bellusci20 apr 2022

Four of the spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds were among the top 20 U.S. ETF launches of all time. (Ivelin Radkov/Getty images)

Optimism for US Spot Bitcoin ETF Grows With Approval of Teucrium Futures Fund

The Teucrium fund gained the SEC's nod under laws that may apply to spot ETFs.

Door Michael Bellusci20 apr 2022

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Will Biden’s Executive Order Smash Barriers to Crypto?

The digital assets industry is generally positive about the move, which could lead to a coordinated government approach to regulating crypto.

Door Christopher Robbins14 apr 2022

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A Spot Bitcoin ETF Still Seems Unlikely

ETF proponents hope the approval of a recent bitcoin futures ETF portends the approval of a spot ETF. The SEC still has concerns.

Door Nikhilesh De12 apr 2022

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Direxion Refiles With SEC for Short Bitcoin Futures ETF

The exchange-traded fund issuer had withdrawn its application late last year.

Door Michael Bellusci7 apr 2022

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First Mover Americas: Spot ETF Speculation Grips Bitcoin Market

The latest moves in crypto markets in context for April 7, 2022.

Door Omkar Godbole, Parikshit Mishra7 apr 2022

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SEC Approves Teucrium's Bitcoin Futures ETF

Teucrium's approval may hint at a future spot bitcoin ETF approval.

Door Nikhilesh De6 apr 2022

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ProShares Aims to Let Investors Bet Against Bitcoin With New ETF

The company filed an application with the SEC for the Short Bitcoin Strategy ETF.

Door Michael Bellusci6 apr 2022

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SEC Rejects Spot Bitcoin ETF Application From Ark 21Shares

The move continues a recent string of denials by the SEC of applications for spot bitcoin ETFs.

Door Michael Bellusci1 apr 2022

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Spot Bitcoin ETFs Could See Approvals by 2023: Bloomberg Intelligence

A proposed change that would require crypto exchanges to register with the SEC may be key to future approvals, two analysts wrote.

Door Michael Bellusci24 mrt 2022

Bitcoin Climbs Above $60K After Report SEC Won’t Block Futures ETF

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