Valkyrie

Josh Olszewicz, head of research at investments manager Valkyrie, discusses the possible forces driving BTC's 36% decline in the past two months and where he sees a positive upside. Plus, insights into Valkyrie's ETFs and the role of institutional investors in the crypto market rout.

May 24, 2022

As the crypto markets continue to slide, Valkyrie Co-founder & CIO Steven McClurg discusses the potential bottoms for BTC and ETH, citing the impact of the Fed’s half-point interest rate hike. Plus, reactions to UST stablecoin briefly losing its peg to the U.S. dollar and Valkyrie’s Bitcoin Futures ETF securing SEC approval.

May 9, 2022

Josh Olszewicz of Valkyrie discusses several possible catalysts for BTC’s climb above $47,000, noting Terra’s $135 million in bitcoin purchase to back its stablecoin. Plus, a discussion about bitcoin’s price correlation with the S&P 500 index. 

Mar 28, 2022

Valkyrie Funds has launched Valkyrie Bitcoin Miners ETF (WGMI) on the Nasdaq today, offering exposure to the stocks of bitcoin miners. Valkyrie Investments CIO and co-founder Steven McClurg shares his insights amid SEC further delaying its decision on approving Grayscale's spot bitcoin ETF. Plus, outlook for the global macro crypto market.

Feb 8, 2022

Valkyrie Chief Investment Officer Steven McClurg discusses his reactions to Thursday's House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing on the energy use of crypto mining. Plus, thoughts on the threat of a 51% attack on Bitcoin, criticisms about proof-of-work mining, and a wider outlook for the mining industry.

Jan 21, 2022

Crypto manager Valkyrie has launched a new exchange-traded fund (ETF). Balance Sheet Opportunities ETF, trading as VBB on Nasdaq, ​invests in companies with big bitcoin bags, but steers clear of bitcoin futures, sticking only to equities that invest in the coin. Valkyrie CEO Leah Wald shares insights into the ETF and hopes for a bitcoin spot ETF in the U.S.

Dec 15, 2021

Valkyrie Bitcoin Strategy Fund, the second bitcoin futures ETF in the U.S., is set to start trading Friday on the Nasdaq under ticker symbol “BTF.” Valkyrie CEO Leah Wald shares insights into the launch, explaining the difference between BTF and its competitors.

Oct 22, 2021

VanEck will join ProShares in launching a bitcoin futures ETF next week. Valkyrie Investments' bitcoin futures ETF has also won the blessing of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to start trading Friday. CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De discusses the outlook for the U.S. ETF landscape as three sponsors of bitcoin futures ETFs have cleared all regulatory hurdles.

Oct 21, 2021

Bitcoin is now officially a legal tender in El Salvador. The cryptocurrency is declining after testing resistance near $52,000 on Monday, with initial support seen at the $50,000 breakout level. Steven McClurg, CIO and co-founder of asset management firm Valkyrie, discusses his crypto markets analysis and outlook. Plus, his take on altcoins and bitcoin ETFs.

Sep 7, 2021

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.”

Aug 4, 2021