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

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Countdown Restarts Today for SEC Decision on CBOE-VanEck Bitcoin ETF

The VanEck/SolidX bitcoin ETF proposal is slated for publication in the Federal Register tomorrow, giving the SEC 45 days to approve, reject or extend a decision on it.

By Nikhilesh DeFeb 19, 2019

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NYSE Arca Filing Kicks Off Countdown for New Bitcoin ETF

The clock just started on the latest effort to launch a bitcoin ETF from NYSE Arca and Bitwise Asset Management.

By Nikhilesh DeFeb 15, 2019

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SEC Commissioner Says Bitcoin ETF Will Be Approved 'Eventually'

A U.S. SEC commissioner, Robert J. Jackson Jr. has said he believes a bitcoin exchange-traded fund will ultimately be approved.

By Yogita KhatriFeb 8, 2019

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Wall Street Crypto Products May Have to Wait as US Regulators Confront Backlog

The SEC and CFTC have five weeks of work to catch up on, and crypto advocates have no illusions that bitcoin ETFs and the like are a priority.

By Nikhilesh DeFeb 1, 2019

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Cboe Resubmits the VanEck/SolidX Bitcoin ETF Proposal for SEC Approval

Cboe has re-filed the VanEck/SolidX bitcoin ETF proposal, which it previously withdrew due to the U.S. government shutdown.

By Nikhilesh DeJan 31, 2019

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NYSE Arca Files Paperwork for Bitwise Bitcoin ETF Approval

A little-noticed regulatory filing sheds light on the bitcoin ETF proposed by Bitwise and NYSE Arca.

By Nikhilesh DeJan 25, 2019

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When Bitcoin ETF? Not Any Time Soon, But Maybe by 2020

There are no bitcoin ETF proposals currently sitting before the SEC, but one may still be approved before 2020.

By Nikhilesh DeJan 25, 2019

Jan van Eck, president and CEO of asset manager VanEck, speaks at Consensus Invest 2018 (CoinDesk)

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US Government Shutdown Derailed Bitcoin ETF Talks, Says VanEck CEO

The bitcoin ETF proposal was pulled due to the government shutdown, VanEck CEO Jan van Eck said Wednesday.

By Nikhilesh DeJan 23, 2019

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Cboe Exchange Withdraws Proposal for VanEck-SolidX Bitcoin ETF

Cboe has withdrawn its hoped-for bitcoin ETF proposal, which faced a final deadline of Feb. 27 for approval.

By Nikhilesh DeJan 23, 2019

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How the US Government Shutdown Is Halting Crypto Progress on Wall Street

A record-breaking government shutdown in the U.S. is pushing crypto policy decisions to the back burner.

By Nikhilesh De, Zack SewardJan 14, 2019

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