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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Bitcoin’s Rally Cools as Traders Hedge the Heat

After months of steady gains, BTC is slipping below key cost-basis levels as long-term holders sell into strength and traders retreat to defensive derivatives.

By Sam ReynoldsOct 24, 2025

High-resolution image of numerous shiny gold bitcoin tokens stacked together.

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BlackRock's IBIT Bucks the Trend with Continued Inflows Despite Weak Bitcoin Price Action

Despite the largest ETF outflow in weeks and a sharp bitcoin price drop, IBIT continues to attract capital.

By James Van Straten, AI BoostOct 14, 2025

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Bitcoin ETF Inflows Poised to Smash Records in Q4, Says Crypto Asset Manager Bitwise

Institutional access, a surging debasement trade, and bitcoin’s rally above $125,000 are setting the stage for the strongest quarter ever for ETF flows.

By Will Canny, AI BoostOct 9, 2025

Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan (CoinDesk Archives)

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Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Saw Big Inflows Tuesday as Investors Bought Dip

The spot bitcoin funds drew in nearly $900 million, while the ether ETFs pulled more than $400 million.

By Helene BraunOct 8, 2025

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U.S. Bitcoin ETFs Log $1B Inflows Again, a Level That’s Marked Local Tops Six Times Before

BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) is now its most profitable ETF for BlackRock, generating an estimated $244.5 million in annual revenue with nearly $100 billion in assets.

By James Van StratenOct 7, 2025

BlackRock ETFs Revenue and AUM (Source: Bloomberg Intelligence & Eric Balchunas)

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Bitcoin Set for Quick Run to $135K and Beyond: Standard Chartered

ETF investors shifting from gold to bitcoin could accelerate the rally into year-end, with BTC potentially hitting $200,000, lead analyst Geoff Kendrick said.

By Krisztian SandorOct 4, 2025

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BlackRock's IBIT Enters Top 20 ETFs by Assets, Sees Biggest Inflow Since Mid-August

BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust leads $675.8M inflow as bitcoin tops $119,000.

By James Van StratenOct 2, 2025

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Thailand Will Extend Its ETF Offering Beyond Bitcoin, Says Regulator: Bloomberg

The country's SEC will allow local mutual funds and institutions to issue such funds under rules, SEC secretary-general Pornanong Budsaratragoon said.

By Jamie CrawleyOct 2, 2025

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Bitcoin Options Tied to BlackRock’s IBIT Are Now Wall Street’s Favorite

Open interest in IBIT contracts hit nearly $38 billion after Friday’s expiry, versus $32 billion on Deribit, which had dominated the market since 2016.

By Shaurya Malwa, James Van StratenSep 30, 2025