ETFs

The Securities and Exchange Commission has approved the Volt Crypto Industry Revolution and Tech ETF, the first bitcoin-focused exchange-traded fund (BTCR) that tracks the performance of publicly listed companies that either hold a majority of their net assets in bitcoin or make a majority of their profits through mining or building mining equipment. Volt Equity CEO Tad Park provides insights into BTCR, the U.S. bitcoin ETF regulatory landscape and wider crypto markets analysis.

Oct 11, 2021

Nick Mancini, senior research analyst at Trade the Chain, discusses what he thinks are the catalysts behind bitcoin’s price rally, which has pushed its market capitalization back above $1 trillion, a level not seen since May.

Oct 6, 2021

Bitcoin’s price has skyrocketed to a 5-month high of over $54,000 as bullish sentiment returns, with the cryptocurrency already up 25% this month. CoinDesk’s Galen Moore discusses insights into the possible factors driving what he calls the “spot-market driven rally” and its potential connection to tether, China, crypto regulation, and ETFs.

Oct 6, 2021

Bitcoin bounced today thanks to renewed speculation the U.S. could soon approve exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on bitcoin futures. The consensus in the crypto market is that an ETF would become the most important source of demand from yield-hungry institutional and traditional market investors. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

Sep 30, 2021

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler reiterated his support Wednesday for a narrow class of bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that would invest in futures contracts instead of the crypto itself. CoinDesk's Galen Moore discusses the outlook for the U.S. ETF landscape, suggesting the likelihood of a spot ETF getting approved compared to a bitcoin futures ETF. Plus, his views on El Salvador using volcanic energy for bitcoin mining.

Sep 29, 2021

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Steven McClurg, CIO of alternative asset management firm Valkyrie Investments, discusses his analysis of bitcoin's price swings this week as it faces resistance at the $40,000 level, citing the rising Evergrande crisis in China. Plus, his take on crypto regulation, Fed tapering, Valkyrie's bitcoin futures ETFs, and more.

Sep 22, 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

Solana’s SOL token is now the 8th biggest cryptocurrency by market value. Toroso Investments CIO Michael Venuto discusses his take on what could be driving the current Solana rally. Plus, his insights into the possible impact of the $1 trillion infrastructure bill on institutional interest in crypto and outlook for bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

Aug 30, 2021

Volatility at the monthly bitcoin options expiry has been a noted pattern this year.

Aug 26, 2021