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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Bitwise Files for New Bitcoin ETF With SEC

Bitwise Asset Management is planning a new effort at launching a bitcoin exchange-traded fund with NYSE Arca.

Door Nikhilesh De10 jan 2019

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Not Everyone Wants a Bitcoin ETF

Despite the hype, some experts believe a bitcoin ETF wouldn't have much long-term impact on the broader market.

Door Leigh Cuen11 dec 2018

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SEC Asks for Additional Comment on Rejected Bitcoin ETFs

The SEC is asking for further comment on nine different bitcoin exchange-traded fund rule change proposals currently under review. 

Door Nikhilesh De5 okt 2018

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VanEck, SolidX Unfazed By SEC Bitcoin ETF Delay

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission recently moved to delay their decision over yet another bitcoin exchange traded fund proposal.

Door Christine Kim26 sep 2018

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SEC Moves to Make Decision on VanEck-SolidX Bitcoin ETF Proposal

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is now weighing whether to approve the nation's first bitcoin-based exchange-traded fund.

Door Nikhilesh De20 sep 2018

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Who Needs a Bitcoin ETF? Crypto Scoffs at SEC Rejections

Over the past two days, the narrative on bitcoin exchange traded funds in the United States has felt like a rollercoaster.

Door Christine Kim26 aug 2018

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What an SEC Bitcoin ETF Rejection Review Really Means

The SEC announced yesterday nine bitcoin ETF disapproval orders are to be stayed until further review but what does that mean exactly?

Door Christine Kim24 aug 2018

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SEC Says It Will 'Review' Bitcoin ETF Rejections

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has said it will review the disapproval orders for nine bitcoin ETFs issued on Wednesday.

Door Stan Higgins23 aug 2018

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SEC Rejects 9 Bitcoin ETF Proposals

The SEC has issued rejections to bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETFs) proposals from ProShares, GraniteShares and Direxion.

Door Nikhilesh De, Stan Higgins, Muyao Shen22 aug 2018

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SEC Faces Thursday Deadline for ProShares Bitcoin ETF Decision

The SEC will approve or disapprove a rule change proposal to list the ProShares Bitcoin ETFs sometime this week.

Door Nikhilesh De, Christine Kim20 aug 2018

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