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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Harvard Endowment Takes Rare Leap Into Bitcoin With $443M Bet on BlackRock's IBIT 

The investment, which accounts for 20% of Harvard's reported U.S.-listed public equity holdings, is notable.

By Francisco Rodrigues, AI BoostNov 15, 2025

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Emory University Doubles Down on Bitcoin With $52M Grayscale BTC ETF Stake

The managers of the Georgia university's endowment are showing an inclination towards hard assets, opening a sizable position in a gold ETF as well.

By Helene Braun, AI BoostNov 13, 2025

Main quadrangle on Emory University's Druid Hills campus (Wikipedia)

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Asia Morning Briefing: Bitcoin ETFs Pull In $300M as Traders Rush to Buy the Dip

After two weeks of heavy redemptions, U.S.-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs turned positive again, led by Fidelity and Ark, even as global fund flows remain uneven.

By Sam ReynoldsNov 12, 2025

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Bitcoin ETF Outflows Hit $1.2B Even as Wall Street Deepens Its Crypto Bets

Bitcoin ETF outflows show institutions are trimming risk, not abandoning crypto, as trading stays off-chain and liquidity begins to improve.

By Sam ReynoldsNov 10, 2025

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U.S. Bitcoin ETF Flows Turn Positive After Six Days of Outflows

U.S. bitcoin ETFs record $240 million in inflows as market sentiment faces pressure from the ongoing government shutdown.

By James Van Straten, AI BoostNov 7, 2025

Traders "sell the news" following Fed cut (TheDigitalArtist/Pixabay)

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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