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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.
Grayscale Sues SEC Over Bitcoin ETF Application Rejection
The SEC rejected Grayscale's application to convert its Grayscale Bitcoin Trust to an exchange-traded fund earlier Wednesday.
SEC Rejects Grayscale’s Spot Bitcoin ETF Application
Grayscale has said it was prepared for “all possible post-ruling scenarios."
With Bitwise and Grayscale Decisions Looming, Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval Hopes Are Running Low
Final deadlines for approval by the SEC for the two investment firms' applications are fast approaching.
Total Crypto Assets Under Management at Lowest Level Since February 2021
Crypto seeing net outflows of almost $40 million last week with total assets under management dipping to about $36 billion at the lowest level since February 2021. Purpose Bitcoin ETF seeing massive outflows of almost 25,000 BTC on Friday, equivalent to a 51% decline. BITO flipping ProShares to become the largest bitcoin ETF provider. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.
'Enormous Outflows' From Largest Bitcoin ETF May Have Triggered BTC Crash
The Canadian Purpose Bitcoin ETF lost half of its assets last Friday likely because of a huge liquidation, an Arcane Research analyst said in a note.
First Short Bitcoin ETF to List on NYSE
The exchange-traded fund will allow investors to hedge their bitcoin exposure, which may prove particularly pertinent given the sharp downturn in crypto markets of late.
One River’s Carbon Neutral Bitcoin ETF Rejected by SEC
It's the latest in the agency's string of rejections of spot bitcoin ETF applications.
Ark 21Shares Backers Take Another Shot at Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval
The initial application for a spot bitcoin ETF was rejected in April.
Grayscale Had ‘Productive’ Meeting With SEC on Bitcoin ETF Conversion
The SEC to date has approved several futures-based bitcoin ETF products, but has delayed or outright rejected all spot bitcoin ETF applications.
First Mover Asia: Spot Bitcoin ETFs Are Launching in Australia but Elsewhere They Face Brutal Fund Outflows
Australia follows a lengthy list of spot bitcoin issuances in Europe and Canada, but these products come at a challenging time for crypto; bitcoin and ether drop.
