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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SEC Orders Review of Winklevoss Bitcoin ETF Rejection

The SEC will review its decision to reject a bitcoin exchange-traded fund proposed by investors Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss.

By Stan HigginsApr 25, 2017

Winklevoss

Markets

SEC Denies SolidX Bitcoin ETF Proposal

The Securities and Exchange Commission has denied a bid to list a bitcoin exchange-traded fund on the New York Stock Exchange.

By Stan HigginsMar 28, 2017

SEC

Markets

A Winklevoss ETF Reboot? Analysts See Uphill Battle Ahead

A decision by the Bats exchange to fight the SEC rejection of a proposed bitcoin ETF has little hope, according to analysts.

By Charles Lloyd Bovaird IIMar 24, 2017

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SEC Rejects Winklevoss Bitcoin ETF Bid

The US Securities and Exchange Commission has rejected a bid to launch the first-ever bitcoin ETF.

By Stan HigginsMar 10, 2017

Winklevoss

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Bitcoin ETF Result May Come After US Stock Market Close

The SEC’s decision on the bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) is likely to arrive in the late afternoon, financial experts told CoinDesk.

By Charles Lloyd Bovaird IIMar 10, 2017

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Markets

SEC Email Line Swamped Ahead of Winklevoss Bitcoin ETF Decision

"Please stop asking," says SEC rep.

By Stan HigginsMar 10, 2017

SEC

Markets

From First Filing to Final Decision: The Journey of the Winklevoss Bitcoin ETF

A (short) history of the Winklevoss bitcoin ETF.

By Garrett KeirnsMar 9, 2017

Journey

Markets

How Bitcoin Traders Are Preparing for the SEC's ETF Decision

The world's bitcoin traders are getting ready for this week's ETF decision.

By Charles Lloyd Bovaird IIMar 8, 2017

Runner

Markets

SEC Expected to Decide Bitcoin ETF's Fate By Friday

The SEC decision on the bitcoin ETF is expected by Friday, according to a source with knowledge of the agency’s deliberations.

By Charles Lloyd Bovaird IIMar 7, 2017

SEC

Markets

Charts: How an ETF Approval Could Impact Bitcoin's Price

How would the bitcoin market might react if a long-awaited ETF was approved? Crypto guru Willy Woo explores.

By Willy WooFeb 10, 2017

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