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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ProShares' Bitcoin Futures ETF Racks Up Biggest Weekly Inflow in a Year

Investors poured in $65 million to BITO in the past week, the data shows, breaking its previous 2023 high of just over $40 million in April.

Автор Shaurya Malwa26 черв. 2023 р.

The bitcoin market may see price volatility later Wednesday. (Ogutier/Pixabay)

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Leveraged Bitcoin Futures ETF to Start Trading Tuesday, Sponsor Says

Volatility Shares says its 2x leveraged bitcoin futures exchange-traded fund will be based on CME Bitcoin Futures prices.

Автор Amitoj Singh23 черв. 2023 р.

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Will BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Take the Spirit Out of the Honey Badger?

Financial advisors will want a simple story to tell.

Автор Michael J. Casey23 черв. 2023 р.

Honey Badger in Higashiyama Zoo

(Tomio344456/Wikimedia Commons, modified by CoinDesk)

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Invesco Reapplies for Bitcoin ETF, Advocates for More Crypto Investment Products

Invesco first filed for a Bitcoin ETF in the fall of 2021, but has since re-applied in light of BlackRock’s application.

Автор Sam Reynolds21 черв. 2023 р.

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BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Would Be a Big Deal

And it doesn’t really matter if it’s technically a trust.

Автор George Kaloudis16 черв. 2023 р.

BlackRock's corporate office in New York, New York. (Jim.henderson/Wikimedia Commons)

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BlackRock May Have Found Way to Get SEC Approval for Spot Bitcoin ETF

The asset management giant included a surveillance-sharing agreement in its proposal, which could eliminate the risk of market manipulation related to bitcoin.

Автор Ian Allison, Helene Braun16 черв. 2023 р.

BlackRock headquarters in New York (Jeenah Moon/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

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Bitcoin Shorts Lose $16M as BlackRock ETF Filing Sparks Bullish Outlook

Total crypto market capitalization rose, with dogecoin (DOGE) leading gains among major tokens.

Автор Shaurya Malwa16 черв. 2023 р.

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BlackRock Close to Filing for Bitcoin ETF Application: Source

BlackRock will be using Coinbase (COIN) Custody for the ETF and the crypto exchange’s spot market data for pricing, the source said.

Автор Ian Allison15 черв. 2023 р.

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Metalpha Launches Grayscale-Based Digital Asset Fund

Metalpha’s Hong Kong-licensed fund will give investors exposure to Grayscale’s products, but also allow for withdrawals which is something currently missing for U.S. investors.

Автор Sam Reynolds12 квіт. 2023 р.

Hong Kong (anuchit kamsongmueang/Getty Images)

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A Dozen Reasons Why the SEC Should Have Approved Grayscale's Spot Bitcoin ETF

Gary Gensler has rejected every bitcoin exchange-traded fund application in the name of consumer protection. So why doesn't he listen to what consumers have to say?

Автор Daniel Kuhn7 бер. 2023 р.