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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 Spot ETF Approval Could Help Power up a New Crypto Cycle: Bernstein
New capital will enter the market from fresh stablecoin supply, tokenization of traditional assets, native crypto infrastructure tokenization and ETFs, the report said.
SEC Delays Decision on Ark 21Shares Bitcoin ETF Application
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) extended its review of the Ark 21Shares bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) application, as it continues to look at over a dozen applications from traditional finance heavyweights like BlackRock and Fidelity. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest in the U.S. spot bitcoin ETF race.
Cathie Wood's Ark 21Shares Bitcoin ETF Application Decision Pushed Out by SEC
The regulator is reviewing more than a dozen spot bitcoin and ether future ETF applications.
SEC Likely to Approve Several Spot ETFs, Sparking Next Bitcoin Rally: Matrixport
A report from the firm cited how big Grayscale Bitcoin Trust was at its peak.
First Mover Asia: First $30K, Then $40K, but Bitcoin Needs Volatility First
The world’s largest digital asset is rangebound, but so far this year, bitcoin is beating the returns most digital asset funds are posting.
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Teases $30K While the Long Wait for an ETF Continues
Trading volume is down, but all signs point to a break-out around the corner.
ProShares, Bitwise File for Bitcoin and Ether ETFs
If approved, the fund will measure "the performance of holding long positions in the nearest maturing monthly bitcoin and ether futures contracts."
Race for Ether Futures ETFs Kicks Off With 6 Firms Filing SEC Applications
Volatility Shares, Bitwise, VanEck, Roundhill, ProShares and Grayscale have filed applications with the SEC for Ether ETFs.
Larry Fink Got 'Orange-Pilled', Says Galaxy Digital's Mike Novogratz: Bloomberg
Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz said Fink is "the most important thing that happened this year in bitcoin."
Grayscale Urges Equal Treatment for All Spot Bitcoin ETF's in Letter to SEC
If the SEC decides to change course and approve one or more of the above stated spot bitcoin ETF applications, “it must do so in a fair and orderly manner,” the statement said.
