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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.
SEC Again Delays VanEck Bitcoin ETF Decision
This is the second time the regulator has extended its review period of the VanEck bid by 45 days.
Volt Equity Applies for an ETF With MicroStrategy Exposure
The ETF would compete with similar funds applied for by Bitwise and Valkyrie.
SEC Delays Decision on WisdomTree Bitcoin ETF Application
The review period for the application is now extended by 45 days from May 26.
WisdomTree Files Ethereum ETF Application as Bitcoin Bids Await SEC Decision
The asset manager becomes the second firm to submit an ETH ETF application with the U.S. regulator.
SEC Starts Official Review of SkyBridge, Fidelity Bitcoin ETF Applications
The two bitcoin ETF bids join four others under official review with more still pending.
Asset Manager One River Files for Carbon-Neutral Bitcoin ETF in US
The ETF would buy and dispose of blockchain-based carbon credit tokens to account for the emissions associated with its bitcoin holdings.
ETF Provider Teucrium Trading Files for a Bitcoin Futures ETP
The ETP would track a benchmark of bitcoin futures contracts.
VanEck, Waiting for Verdict on Bitcoin ETF, Starts Taking Private Crypto Bets
The bitcoin fund launched last month and appears to have one $10 million investment so far, SEC filings show.
SEC Staff Calls Bitcoin “Highly Speculative,” Hints at ETF Skepticism
According to a published staff statement, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says bitcoin is a “highly speculative” asset. “The Hash” team examines the regulator's skepticism towards supporting a bitcoin ETF (exchange-traded fund) and the more significant role of the SEC in the cryptocurrency ecosystem.
SEC Staff Calls Bitcoin ‘Highly Speculative,’ Hints at ETF Skepticism
SEC staff intend to determine whether the "bitcoin futures market could accommodate ETFs," the note said.
