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

Spot Bitcoin ETFs Exceeded Expectations in 2024, but Just Wait for 2025

Gary Gensler has described crypto as the Wild West and one observer said markets are likely to see just that under new leadership in D.C.

By Helene BraunJan 14, 2025

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

Markets

Bitcoin Returns Above $100K as Early 2025 Crypto Rebound Continues

Altcoin majors, including ether and solana, also rose sharply as U.S. markets opened on the first full week after holidays, with the broad-based CoinDesk 20 advancing 3.5% through the day.

By Krisztian SandorJan 6, 2025

Markets

BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Records Its Largest Outflow

BlackRock's IBIT started the new year on a rough note, losing millions in net outflows on Thursday.

By Shaurya MalwaJan 3, 2025

Markets

BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Put Options at $30, $35 Price Levels See Volume Spike

The spike in activity likely stems from "cash-secured" selling of the options by traders who missed the rally in the ETF.

By Omkar GodboleDec 16, 2024

Opinion

Bitcoin Celebrates a “Champagne Moment” — What Lies Ahead?

Since the Fed's easing cycle began coupled with the outcome of the U.S. election, digital assets have experienced significant developments, prompting three predictions for the months ahead, says Andy Baehr.

By Andy BaehrDec 11, 2024

Markets

BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Drops Most in 4 Months Amid Quantum Computing FUD

IBIT fell 5.3% Monday, its biggest drop since early August.

By Omkar GodboleDec 10, 2024

Markets

Ethereum ETFs See Record $333M Inflows, Outpacing Bitcoin Funds as Catch-Up Trade Gains Momentum

Improved outlook for the DeFi space and warmer regulatory climate with incoming U.S. administration are main drivers behind the sentiment shift towards ether, LMAX strategist Joel Kruger said.

By Krisztian SandorDec 1, 2024