ETF

A recent report by Kaiko uses a minute-by-minute analysis of the most volatile periods to better assess the likelihood of a spot bitcoin ETF approval in the U.S. This comes as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has cited a lack of surveillance sharing as a reason for denying previous spot bitcoin ETF applications. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."

Nob 13, 2023

On Thursday, a Nasdaq filing confirmed BlackRock's plan to file for an ETH-based exchange-traded fund (ETF). The news sent the price of ETH above $2,000 to a seven-month high. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."

Nob 10, 2023

"Digital Money Demystified" author and Penn State Dickinson Law professor Tonya Evans joins "First Mover" to discuss the latest moves BlackRock is making for an exchange-traded fund (ETF) for Ethereum. Evans also shares insights into her new book "Digital Money Demystified: Go From Cash to Crypto Safely, Legally, and Confidently," which aims to address some of the common misconceptions about the world of cryptocurrency.

Nob 10, 2023

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has one last short window, an eight-day period starting Thursday, if it wants to approve all 12 spot bitcoin (BTC) ETF applications this year, Bloomberg Intelligence analysts wrote in a recent note. Diffuse Funds founder and CEO Kenny Estes explains why he "would not be surprised if we see a bitcoin spot ETF approval within the next week," after SEC Chair Gary Gensler posted a video on X discussing what risks investors can take.

Nob 10, 2023

BlackRock wants to create an ETF that holds Ethereum's ether (ETH), a plan that deepens the world's largest asset manager's commitment to cryptocurrencies. Following the news, the price of ETH surged nearing $2,100 on Thursday and rose about 3% versus just before the filing came out. CoinDesk Managing Editor of Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De weighs in on the possible industry and regulatory implications.

Nob 10, 2023

Altcoins climbed higher on Monday, while bitcoin (BTC) remained close to $35,000 as investors ventured into riskier tokens. Coinbase Institutional Head of Research David Duong shares his crypto markets analysis, explaining the potential factors behind the altcoin spike and why it did not just "materialize out of thin air." Plus, Duong's thoughts on XRP's price action and a spot bitcoin ETF approval in the U.S.

Nob 7, 2023

ProShares recently launched the ProShares Short Ether Strategy (SETH), an ETF enabling investors to take a bearish stance on ether. ProShares Global Investment Strategist Simeon Hyman discusses joins "First Mover" to discuss, as part of CoinDesk's Trading Week 2023, presented by CME Group. Hyman also discusses the road ahead for crypto-linked ETFs and bitcoin's (BTC) recent rise above $35,000.

Nob 6, 2023

Alex Thorn, head of research at Galaxy, sees inflows to spot bitcoin ETFs reaching more than $14 billion in the first year after a potential SEC approval and the price of bitcoin spiking to $47,000. He also sees approval of these products possibly occurring this year.

Okt 31, 2023

Popular memecoin PEPE has doubled in a week to a $500 million market cap as traders anticipate the etchings of a bitcoin spot ETF-induced bull market. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."

Okt 27, 2023

The SEC decided not to appeal its court loss against Grayscale, which means GBTC’s conversion to a spot BTC ETF is likely on its way. And multiple spot Bitcoin ETF applications appear to be inching closer to approval. James Seyffart, market analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, and Matt Hougan, chief investment officer at Bitwise Asset Management, feel quite certain a spot Bitcoin ETF will launch in the next few months.

Okt 27, 2023