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.


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SEC Faces Thursday Deadline for ProShares Bitcoin ETF Decision

The SEC will approve or disapprove a rule change proposal to list the ProShares Bitcoin ETFs sometime this week.

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How Crypto Reacted to This Week's SEC Bitcoin ETF Delay

While the market didn't like the SEC's bitcoin ETF delay decision, observers on social media weren't surprised at all.

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The SEC Will Decide on 9 Bitcoin ETFs in the Next 2 Months

The SEC is set to make final decisions on nine proposed bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the next two months.

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SEC Delays VanEck-SolidX Bitcoin ETF Decision to September

The U.S. SEC has delayed a decision on a proposed bitcoin ETF, pushing its final determination ahead by more than a month.

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Here's the Bitcoin ETF Presentation SolidX Gave to the SEC Last Week

SEC officials huddled with stakeholders last week on a proposed bitcoin ETF.

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Why I Don't Expect New Bitcoin Highs in 2018

While bullish on bitcoin's long-term prospects, an economist and investor heeds caution for more short-term price optimism.

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Rejection Aside, Calls for a Bitcoin ETF Are Only Escalating

Despite the rejection of a bid for a bitcoin ETF, the crypto market remains confident other proposals will persevere.

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Investment Startup Bitwise Proposes ETF for Top 10 Cryptos

Crypto investment startup Bitwise announced it filed to offer a cryptocurrency exchange-traded fund (ETF) Tuesday. 

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SEC Delays Decision on Asset Manager's Bitcoin ETFs Until September

The SEC has delayed a decision on whether to approve five bitcoin-related ETFs, public documents reveal.

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Crypto Really (Really) Wants a Bitcoin ETF

The crypto universe has spoken. They want an SEC-approved bitcoin ETF and they want it now.

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