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Valkyrie Funds Debuts Second US Bitcoin Futures ETF ‘BTF’ on Nasdaq

After winning the blessing of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) earlier in the week, Valkyrie Investments’ bitcoin futures ETF, called the Bitcoin Strategy ETF, opened for trading Friday on the Nasdaq under ticker symbol "BTF." "The Hash" hosts discuss the timing and outlook of the latest bitcoin futures ETF going live as the wider crypto markets trend lower.

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Outlook for US Bitcoin ETF Landscape

CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De discusses the regulatory events to watch for next week as the SEC has approved bitcoin futures ETFs but has yet to review dozens of bitcoin spot ETFs. "Can these aspiring issuers convince [SEC Chair] Gensler that the investor protection concerns that he has are addressed?" De asked. Plus, his views on the state of crypto regulation in Capitol Hill.

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Chris Giancarlo: 'Crypto is A Solution to Old, Expensive, Exclusive Existing Legacy System'

As bitcoin hits a 6-month high following the first U.S. bitcoin futures ETF "BITO" rising since its Tuesday trading debut, Chris Giancarlo, former Chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), discusses where BITO fits among the larger regulatory picture in the U.S. within the SEC, CFTC, and Congress. Plus, his views on stablecoins, state issues around crypto lenders, and more.

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More Bitcoin Futures ETFs to Start Trading Tomorrow and Monday

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.

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ProShares Exec on Launching First US Bitcoin Futures ETF on NYSE

Simeon Hyman, Global Investment Strategist at ProShares, shares insights into the ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO), the first bitcoin futures-related ETF to trade in the U.S., officially debuting Tuesday on the New York Stock Exchange. Plus, what sets BITO apart from its competitors as other bitcoin futures ETFs are expected to receive SEC decisions soon.

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Grayscale Files With SEC to Convert Its Bitcoin Trust Into an ETF

Grayscale Investments, the world’s largest digital currency asset manager, has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to convert its Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) into a bitcoin spot ETF. This comes as ProShares launches the first U.S. bitcoin futures ETF, “BITO,” on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) today.

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CME Sees Record Open Interest in Bitcoin Futures Ahead of ETF Debut

The amount of money locked in the bitcoin futures contracts on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) surged to record highs on Friday as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) greenlighted futures-based exchange-traded funds (ETF) tied to bitcoin. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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Week in Review: The US Bitcoin ETF Race Heats Up

It’s been a big week for bitcoin, soaring past $60,000 for the first time in almost six months. The “All About Bitcoin” panel reviews events that helped bring BTC to this point, including the fierce U.S. bitcoin ETF race as the first bitcoin futures ETFs will reportedly clear the SEC next week.

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Bitcoin Climbs Above $60K After Report SEC Won’t Block Futures ETF

Bitcoin jumped above $60,000 for the first time in almost six months following a report a bitcoin futures ETF could clear the U.S. Security and Exchange Commission (SEC).

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