ETF

Michael Sonnenshein, CEO of Grayscale Investments, joins "First Mover" to discuss Grayscale's five new crypto trusts, the company's ETF outlook and his thoughts on whether institutional investment will continue to pour into the crypto ecosystem. Plus, a discussion of the most exciting crypto markets emerging globally.

Mar 23, 2021

Osprey Funds, which recently launched the Osprey Bitcoin Trust (OBTC), is in the process of separating from parent company REX Shares. CEO Greg King explains the spin-off and what that means for investors. King also discusses much-anticipated exchange-traded funds and why he thinks they will be part of the next phase of crypto investment products.

Mar 22, 2021

It's been a big week for bitcoin: stimulus checks, a doveish Federal Reserve meeting and multiple reports from major financial institutions, but bitcoin's price has remained steady. "All About Bitcoin's" week in review panel catches up on the week's biggest events in the crypto sphere.

Mar 19, 2021

Investment management firm VanEck has filed an application with the SEC to launch a bitcoin ETF. The SEC has 45 days to make a decision or extend the decision window. Nik De weighs in on whether VanEck could be the first to create a U.S.-based bitcoin ETF. Plus, an update on the ongoing Ripple investigation.

Mar 18, 2021

Crypto-friendly SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce weighs in on the latest attempts to bring regulatory clarity to the crypto ecosystem. “Affording people clarity is just allowing people to enter into the space and do so with confidence that they’re complying with the rules,” Peirce said.

Mar 18, 2021

Valkyrie CIO and co-founder Steven McClurg discusses the fierce race for the first bitcoin exchange-traded fund in the U.S., including his firm's latest filing to launch an ETF that would invest in companies with exposure to BTC.

Mar 17, 2021

Does the U.S. need an exchange-traded fund for bitcoin, and is one on the horizon? ConsenSys Global Fintech co-head Lex Sokolin and New Constructs CEO David Trainer weigh in.

Mar 17, 2021

Joe DiPasquale, CEO of Bitbull Capital, gives his take on the impact of the $1.9T stimulus package on bitcoin and the wider markets. Plus, a discussion of whether bitcoin ETFs and crypto-adjacent products like JPMorgan’s newly announced “cryptocurrency exposure basket” are worthy investments.

Mar 10, 2021

Digital Currency Group is buying up to $250M of Grayscale Bitcoin Trust shares at a time when Grayscale posts jobs for exchange-traded fund specialists. “The Hash” panel analyzes the fierce race for the first bitcoin ETF in the U.S.

Mar 10, 2021

Michael Liebowitz of RIA Advisors joins "First Mover" to explain why registered investment advisors and their clients are very cautious about crypto at this time but will be inclined to invest if U.S. regulators approve an exchange-traded fund. "They see what's going on with the Fed and what [it's] doing to purchasing power," Leibowitz said. "We're going to find alternative methods to protect ourselves."

Mar 2, 2021