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.

Markets

BlackRock names bitcoin ETF a top 2025 theme despite price slump

The world's largest asset manager is promoting its underperforming bitcoin fund over higher-fee winners, signaling long-term commitment.

By Helene BraunDec 22, 2025

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Gold wins the debasement trade in 2025, but it is not the full story

U.S. bitcoin ETF AUM fell less than 4% despite a 36% price correction from the October high.

By James Van StratenDec 20, 2025

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U.S. bitcoin ETFs see strongest inflows for over a month as BTC dominance hits 60%

Fidelity's FBTC recorded a top five inflow day as the ETFs took in a combined $457 million amid sharp BTC price swings.

By James Van StratenDec 18, 2025

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U.S. bitcoin, ether ETFs saw largest outflows in a month as prices tumbled Monday

Monday once again emerges as a pressure point for bitcoin, aligning ETF outflows with recurring bitcoin lows.

By James Van StratenDec 16, 2025

Finance

Vanguard Exec Likens Bitcoin to ‘Digital Labubu’ Even as Firm Opens ETF Trading Access

Executive John Ameriks emphasized Vanguard's core view of the crypto sector hasn't changed, seeing the asset class as highly speculative.

By Francisco Rodrigues, AI BoostDec 13, 2025

Labubu toys (Declan Sun/Unsplash/Modified by CoinDesk)

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Proposed ‘AfterDark’ Bitcoin ETF Would Skip U.S. Trading Hours

The fund would hold bitcoin only overnight, betting on data showing bitcon gains mostly occur outside regular market hours.

By Helene BraunDec 9, 2025

Bitcoin and ether sink to multi-month lows (Getty Images/Unsplash+)

Markets

What Triggered Recent $4B Bitcoin ETF Outflows?

Recent outflows from U.S.-listed spot bitcoin ETFs were driven by specific arbitrage trade closures, not widespread institutional panic.

By Omkar GodboleDec 4, 2025

Outflows (Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)

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IBIT Among Most-Traded ETFs as Bitcoin Surges; Mining Stocks Sink

A 6% rally in bitcoin helped push IBIT ahead of major funds like VOO, but crypto miners including IREN and CIFR posted steep losses.

By Helene BraunDec 2, 2025

Finance

Goldman's $2B ETF Issuer Takeover Is Both a Blessing and a Curse for Crypto

Although the acquisition of Innovator Capital Management does not directly mention crypto, it does inherently imply that Goldman Sachs is expanding into the digital assets arena.

By Olivier AcunaDec 2, 2025

New Jersey Skyline. Goldman Sachs Tower to the left.

Finance

Bitcoin ETFs Are Now BlackRock’s Top Revenue Source, Exec Says  

The firm's US-listed spot bitcoin ETF IBIT, launched in January 2024, reached $70 billion in assets in record time and has generated hundreds of millions in fees.

By Francisco RodriguesNov 29, 2025