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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.
VanEck Tries Again for Bitcoin Strategy ETF With SEC
VanEck unsuccessfully tried to list a similar fund in 2017.
Gensler’s Preference for Bitcoin Futures Products Is Likely Bad News for a Spot BTC ETF
The SEC chairman's comments this week are causing issuers to readjust their expectations for the approval of a spot bitcoin ETF.
Valkyrie Exec: SEC Chair Gensler Signals ‘Positive’ Pathway for a Bitcoin ETF
Sean Rooney, Head of Research at asset management firm Valkyrie, discusses his reading of Gensler’s remarks at the Aspen Security Forum as “positive for the possibility of a Bitcoin ETF.”
Goldman Sachs Applies for DeFi ETF
The filing joins more than a dozen crypto ETF applications sitting before the SEC.
Did a Short Squeeze Drive BTC Prices Higher?
Bitcoin broke back above $39K Sunday in the largest single daily gain in six weeks. BNY Mellon's Ben Slavin shares his analysis on the potential factors driving the BTC spike. Plus, insights into rising institutional demand for crypto services as BNY Mellon begins to custody crypto and outlook for bitcoin ETFs in the U.S.
Global X Joins Firms Filing Bitcoin ETF Application With SEC
The fund manager filed a proposal with the SEC to list the Global X Bitcoin Trust on the Cboe BZX Exchange.
Timothy Massad: Bitcoin ETFs Could Lead to Greater Regulation
Responding to Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s call for SEC to clarify its role on crypto regulations, former CFTC Chairman Timothy Massad suggests that the SEC, despite not having direct authority to regulate crypto exchanges, could approve bitcoin ETFs as a way to “bring some regulatory standards.”
SEC Further Delays WisdomTree Bitcoin ETF Decision
The SEC instituted proceedings on whether to approve the WisdomTree bitcoin ETF application, effectively delaying any firm decision by a few months.
BNY Mellon to Provide Grayscale With ETF Services After 'Anticipated' GBTC Conversion
The world’s largest custodian bank will begin handling accounting and administration services for the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust in October.
SEC Delays Decision on SkyBridge Capital's Proposed Bitcoin ETF to August
The agency has extended its initial 45-day review period.
