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The First Bitcoin Strategy ETF Aiming to Use Futures Market
Asset manager Bitwise is teaming up with ETF Series Solutions in its bid to get a U.S. bitcoin ETF over the finish line as it filed with the SEC Tuesday to launch a bitcoin futures exchange-traded fund. Matt Hougan, chief investment officer at Bitwise, discusses the details and implications of the launch. When will the U.S. finally get an ETF, and could the Bitwise Bitcoin Strategy ETF win the battle?
Viridi Funds CEO: 'Bitcoin Could Reach $110K Next Year'
Bitcoin is recovering after Monday's volatile sell-off. Wes Fulford, CEO of registered investment advisor Viridi Funds, discusses his analysis, price forecast, and adoption outlook for bitcoin. "In a year's time, we're somewhere around $110,000 per coin for BTC," Fulford said. Plus, he explains $RIGZ, a new exchange-traded fund (ETF) that invests in clean crypto mining firms.
Kevin O’Leary: US Regulators Unlikely to Approve Bitcoin ETF; Excited About NFTs, DeFi
“Shark Tank” star, entrepreneur, and O’Shares chairman Kevin O’Leary joins “All About Bitcoin” live from the 2021 SALT Conference in New York to discuss why he’s “more excited about NFTs than anything else.”
Galaxy Digital Files for US Bitcoin Futures ETF
Just months after filing for a bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), Michael Novogratz's cryptocurrency-focused financial services firm Galaxy Digital has filed with U.S. regulators for a bitcoin futures ETF. This comes as SEC Chairman Gary Gensler signaled he preferred ETFs based on bitcoin futures earlier this month at the Aspen Security Forum. CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De discusses the state of bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. as the SEC has yet to approve any of the dozens of applications for crypto ETFs in recent years.
Did a Short Squeeze Drive BTC Prices Higher?
Bitcoin broke back above $39K Sunday in the largest single daily gain in six weeks. BNY Mellon's Ben Slavin shares his analysis on the potential factors driving the BTC spike. Plus, insights into rising institutional demand for crypto services as BNY Mellon begins to custody crypto and outlook for bitcoin ETFs in the U.S.
Viridi Funds Launches ETF Focused on Cleaner Energy Crypto Miners
Registered investment advisor Viridi Funds has launched an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that invests in clean crypto mining firms. Vridi Funds CEO Wes Fulford discusses the details of the launch and how he hopes to solve bitcoin’s ESG concerns.
Bitwise's New ETF Gives Investors Exposure to "Picks and Shovels" of Crypto
Crypto asset manager Bitwise has launched an ETF that aims to give investors exposure to 30 of the top crypto and crypto-adjacent companies, including Coinbase and Microstrategy. Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan joins "First Mover" to discuss the company's new ETF "BITQ." Plus, Hougan shares his opinion on Coinbase, Bitwise's largest single holding in their new ETF.
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 Will Consider Yet Another Bitcoin ETF Application
A new bitcoin ETF application from Wise Origin will join the growing line of would-be ETFs awaiting SEC approval. CoinDesk's Nik De breaks down what we know so far about Wise Origin's application and shares his thoughts about whether the influx of ETF applications is a positive or a negative for the crypto industry.