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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 ETFs: The Bear Case
Bitcoin exchange traded funds may not actually be approved, due to the SEC’s long-held concerns about market manipulation. And, if they are, they could change the nature of Bitcoin itself, to the detriment of Satoshi Nakamoto’s original vision, say critics.
Bitcoin ETFs: The Bull Case
One train of thought says that SEC approval of spot bitcoin ETF will send the market flying. Here’s how that could play out. In a separate post, we review the bear case, where the market may not react with such optimism.
Bitwise Tops Bitcoin ETF Low-Fee Table, While Grayscale Bets on Size
Just one potential spot bitcoin ETF issuer has set a management fee above 1% as many of the others are asking for less than 0.5%.
With Bitcoin ETF Decision Looming, SEC Chair Gensler Says (Again) That Crypto Is Dangerous
While the industry eagerly awaits the U.S. regulator's decision on spot bitcoin ETFs, Gary Gensler is on X warning investors that crypto is rife with scams.
In Bitcoin ETF Battle, Grayscale Is Bringing 'a Gun to a Knife Fight'
The Grayscale Bitcoin Trust's (GBTC) $27 billion of bitcoin and $350 million of daily volume gives Grayscale an advantage versus BlackRock and other wannabe rivals, according to Bloomberg's Eric Balchunas.
BlackRock, Other Potential Bitcoin ETF Providers Reveal Fees
BlackRock said its fee will start at 0.20%, rising to 0.30%.
Bitcoin ETF Approval Odds Raised to Over 90% by Bloomberg Analysts, Drop on Polymarket
Two influential analysts have tipped odds at over 90% ahead of the Securities and Exchange Commission decision.
Final Bitcoin ETF Application Filings Get Posted by Major U.S. Exchanges
Releasing them suggests they’re confident the SEC will approve the first U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs soon.
VanEck to Donate 5% of BTC ETF Profits to Bitcoin Core Developers
The company last year made a similar pledge to Ethereum developers with respect to its ether futures ETF.
If a Bitcoin ETF Is Approved, Here’s What May Happen
The SEC is on the brink of approving a first spot bitcoin ETF in the U.S. after 10 years of failed applications.
