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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Michigan’s State Pension Boosts Bitcoin ETF Stake, Signaling Cautious Confidence in Crypto's Future

The State of Michigan Retirement System disclosed ownership of 300,000 shares of the ARK Bitcoin ETF as of June 30, or about $11.3 million worth at current prices.

By Helene Braun, AI BoostAug 6, 2025

Lansing, capital of Michigan. (justcade95/Unsplash)

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How Will SEC's Approval of In-Kind Redemptions for Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Reshape The Crypto Market?

The SEC approved in-kind creations and redemptions for spot bitcoin and ether ETFs, aligning them more closely with traditional exchange-traded funds.

By Omkar Godbole, AI BoostJul 30, 2025

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Asia Morning Briefing: SEC's In-Kind BTC, ETH ETF Redemption Shift Happened Years Ago in Hong Kong

Regulators in Hong Kong were open to in-kind redemptions for the city's crypto ETFs since day one.

By Sam Reynolds, AI BoostJul 30, 2025

Hong Kong's skyline (Chris Lam/CoinDesk)

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SEC Approves In-Kind Redemptions for All Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs

The decision allows authorized participants to create and redeem ETF shares directly in BTC or ETH, rather than having to use cash.

By Helene Braun, AI BoostJul 29, 2025

U.S. SEC headquarters in Washington (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

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SEC Delays Decision on Trump-Linked Truth Social Bitcoin ETF Until September

Other crypto ETF applications, including the Grayscale Solana Trust and Canary Capital Litecoin ETF, were also postponed.

By Helene Braun, AI BoostJul 28, 2025

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Bitcoin ETFs' 12-Day Inflow Streak Comes to an End as Price Stalls

The spot bitcoin funds on Monday saw outflows of $131 million as speculative interest turned in a big way to altcoins.

By Helene Braun, AI BoostJul 22, 2025

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Spot Bitcoin ETFs See $1B of Inflows as IBIT Becomes Fastest Fund to Hit $80B in Assets

By Helene Braun, AI BoostJul 11, 2025

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Bitcoin Bulls Increase Exposure as Trump's Pressure on Fed Pushes $15B Into BTC ETFs, Analyst Says

U.S.-listed spot bitcoin ETFs have attracted billions in investor capital over three months amid political pressure on the Federal Reserve to cut rates.

By Omkar GodboleJul 10, 2025

Under-positoned BTC bulls re-enter. (Obsahovka/Pixabay)

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BlackRock iShares Bitcoin ETF Surges Past 700K BTC in Record-Breaking Run

BlackRock’s IBIT becomes third-largest revenue driver among nearly 1,200 funds as spot bitcoin ETFs reshape the investment landscape.

By James Van StratenJul 8, 2025

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BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Generating More Revenue Than Its Flagship S&P 500 Fund

The iShares Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) has a higher fee structure, allowing it to outpace the S&P 500 fund (IVV) despite not having anywhere near as much in assets under management.

By Helene Braun, AI BoostJul 2, 2025