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 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

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

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IBIT’s Options Market Fuels Bitcoin ETF Dominance, Report Suggests

Unchained and analyst Checkmate highlight how iShares Bitcoin Trust leveraged ETF options have reshaped flows and bitcoin’s volatility profile.

By James Van StratenSep 29, 2025

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Bitcoin ETF Inflows Reverse as Fed’s Hawkish Outlook Triggers Market Caution

Ethereum ETFs also saw redemptions, losing $1.89 million, while cryptocurrency prices edged higher.

By Francisco RodriguesSep 18, 2025

Bulls and bears (Midjourney/Modified by CoinDesk)

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Bitcoin ETFs Record Fourth Consecutive Day of Inflows, Adding $550M

Spot ether (ETH) ETFs are currently enjoying a three-day inflow run.

By Jamie CrawleySep 12, 2025

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Crypto for Advisors: Crypto ETF Trends

Crypto ETFs have entered the financial mainstream. The article charts their explosive growth, increasing institutional adoption, and competition with gold as a key asset.

By Rony AbboudSep 11, 2025