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.
What’s Next for Grayscale, Spot Bitcoin ETF After SEC Declines to Appeal Court Loss?
One analyst believes SEC Chair Gary Gensler has little choice but to soon approve the long-awaited vehicle.
SEC Deadline on Grayscale's Bitcoin ETF Dispute Approaching at Midnight
The agency has hours left to seek an appeal of the court order to erase its rejection of Grayscale’s trust-to-ETF conversion application.
SEC’s Gensler Throws More Crypto Punches in Congressional Hearing
Gary Gensler, while avoiding answers on bitcoin ETFs, argues in testimony that crypto firms dangerously mix assets in a way outlawed in other corners of the financial system.
SEC Begins Consideration of Franklin, Hashdex Crypto ETFs, Delays Decision on VanEck, ARK Ether ETFs
SEC recently extended deadlines for ARK, GlobalX spot bitcoin ETFs due to a looming government shutdown.
With All Eyes on a Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval, Don’t Sleep on ETH (or ETHE)
There’s a better trade than buying Grayscale’s GBTC if you’re optimistic the SEC will approve crypto ETFs.
SEC Extends Ark, Global X ETF Deadlines as Government Shutdown Looms
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission moved earlier than required to extend a couple of deadlines in the pile of spot bitcoin ETF applications awaiting responses.
A Bitcoin ETF Has Golden Parallels From History
Gold ETFs dramatically shook up markets. A spot bitcoin ETF could do the same.
What Correlations Tell Us About the Value of Multi-Asset Crypto Portfolios
Investors focusing solely on bitcoin forego more than they may think.
Franklin Templeton Joins Spot Bitcoin ETF Race
The financial services heavyweight joins its brethren BlackRock, Fidelity and others in vying for a spot bitcoin ETF.
