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.

Finance

Donald Trump's Truth Social Files for Dual Bitcoin and Ether ETF

The move follows registration for a standalone Truth Social bitcoin ETF earlier this month.

By Oliver KnightJun 16, 2025

Bitcoin price could be tied to the outcome of the U.S. election, Jefferies said. (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

Markets

Trump Media, Owner of Truth Social, Looks to Issue $12B Worth of New Shares

The parent company of social media platform Truth Social registered with the SEC to issue up 84,657,181 shares of Common Stock

By Jamie CrawleyJun 6, 2025

President Donald Trump (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Policy

Trump’s Truth Social Takes Next Step in Launching Spot Bitcoin ETF

The social media company filed an S-1 document with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday.

By Helene BraunJun 5, 2025

President Donald Trump (The White House)

Markets

U.S. President Donald Trump’s Social Media Firm Truth Social to Launch Spot Bitcoin ETF

NYSE Arca, an arm of the New York Stock Exchange, submitted paperwork with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday.

By Helene BraunJun 4, 2025

President Donald Trump (The White House)

Markets

Spot Bitcoin ETFs Broke 10-Day Inflow Streak With $358M of Outflows Thursday: JPMorgan

By Will Canny, AI BoostMay 30, 2025

(Marco Verch/ccnull)

Markets

Downside Insurance on BlackRock's Spot Bitcoin ETF is Now Pricer Than Bullish Bets

IBIT fell 1.32% to $59.99 on Thursday.

By Omkar GodboleMay 30, 2025

IBIT options signal downside fears. (zsoravecz/Pixabay)

Markets

BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Reaches Record Low Volatility, Draws Billions in Flows

As IBIT attracts institutional capital, Strategy sees one of its lowest volatility readings, dampening speculative interest.

By James Van StratenMay 30, 2025

BlackRock headquarters (Shutterstock)

Markets

U.S. Spot Crypto ETFs Saw Strong Inflows on Wednesday, JPMorgan Says

Both ether and bitcoin products saw net inflows despite a drop in underlying asset prices, the report said.

By Will Canny, AI BoostMay 29, 2025

JPMorgan building (Shutterstock)

Markets

Bitcoin ETF Inflows Surge as Basis Trade Nears 9%, Signaling Renewed Demand

Investor confidence rises as bitcoin holds above $100,000 and basis trade yields approach 9%, drawing strong institutional interest.

By James Van StratenMay 20, 2025

BTC CME Annualized Basis (Velo)

Markets

Crypto Investment Products Fully Recover From $7B Outflows Seen in February-March

Bitcoin products attracted the most inflows, while ether products saw a recovery linked to the successful Pectra upgrade.

By Francisco RodriguesMay 19, 2025

Trading screen with price monitors and charts (Yashowardhan Singh/Unsplash)
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