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.

Bitcoin ETF

Policy

South Korea to flip bitcoin ETF stance as part of broader crypto push

A new Digital Asset Act will regulate stablecoins, requiring 100% reserve backing and user redemption rights.

By Francisco Rodrigues, AI BoostJan 9, 2026

Price and depth chart on laptop (Austin Distel/Unsplash/Modified by CoinDesk)

Markets

Bitcoin ETF optimism fades as three-day outflows streak erases early-month gains

Bitcoin ETFs have registered a net outflow of over $1 billion in three days.

By Omkar GodboleJan 9, 2026

Wilted flower. (Ray_Shrewsberry/Pixabay)

Markets

Bitcoin's market rhymes as identical November lows create familiar January setup

Structural demand, historical timing, and January inflection points collide in 2026.

By James Van StratenJan 8, 2026

Chess piece being moved (Ahmed/Unsplash+/Modified by CoinDesk)

Markets

Bitcoin slides toward $91,000 with two CME pricing gaps coming into focus

Unfilled price gaps in futures and ETFs are emerging as key downside reference levels for bitcoin as weakness emerges.

By James Van StratenJan 7, 2026

Chart of CME bitcoin futures prices showing the two gaps. (TradingView)

Markets

Morgan Stanley files for bitcoin and solana ETFs, deepening crypto push

Wall Street heavyweight files for bitcoin trust amid rising institutional demand.

By James Van Straten, Francisco RodriguesJan 6, 2026

Morgan Stanley (Shutterstock)

Markets

Largest bitcoin ETF inflow in three months signals institutional bid is back

Strong institutional demand returns as flows turn positive and bitcoin price recovers.

By James Van StratenJan 6, 2026

US Netinflow/Outflow ETF (Glassnode)

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

The BlackRock company logo is seen outside of its NYC headquarters. (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)

Markets

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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Markets

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

BTC Dominance (TradingView)

Markets

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

(16:9 CROP) Bull and Bear (Rawpixel)
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