First Mover Americas: Ether Surges on BlackRock’s ETF Plans
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Nov. 10, 2023.
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BlackRock wants to create an ETF that holds Ethereum's ether
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Swiss bank UBS' wealthy clients can now take on exposure to three crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) through the lender's Hong Kong platform, according to a Bloomberg report citing a person familiar with the matter. The ETFs, Samsung Bitcoin Futures Active, CSOP Bitcoin Futures and CSOP Ether Futures ETFs, are all authorized by Hong Kong's securities regulator, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC). Together, they boast assets worth around $72 million. Significantly, the news comes a day after HSBC, one of the world's largest banks, said it plans to start a digital assets custody service for institutional clients.
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- The chart shows an annualized three-month basis in ether futures listed on Binance.
- The basis has risen to 9.2%, the highest since at least early 2022, indicating renewed bullish sentiment in the market.
- A positive basis means futures are trading at a premium to spot prices.
- Source: Velo Data
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