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Bitcoin ETF
What is a bitcoin ETF? They are a relatively easy-to-purchase investment vehicle that owns bitcoin (BTC), the original cryptocurrency. Just like stocks, exchange-traded funds are listed on exchanges, can be traded throughout the day and are available for purchase through normal brokerage accounts. A bitcoin ETF was first proposed in the U.S. around 2013 by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, but were never approved by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Several applications for them are pending with the SEC as of January 2024, from companies including BlackRock, Grayscale, Fidelity, Galaxy/Invesco and Franklin Templeton. If approved, crypto ETFs could dramatically broaden the base of people who can invest in digital assets. There have been bitcoin futures ETFs available in the U.S. for several years, but the latest round of proposed products, technically known as spot bitcoin ETFs, are a more efficient and desirable product.
'Buy the Rumor, Buy the News,' on Spot BTC ETF, Says One Expert, While Another Warns on Coinbase
Pantera Capital’s Dan Morehead believes a spot bitcoin ETF will ‘fundamentally change access’ to bitcoin, while analysts at JPMorgan say it could be a threat to Coinbase in the medium term.
Bitcoin Fundamentals Have Never Looked Better: Bernstein
The world’s largest cryptocurrency is expected to benefit from a number of positive catalysts in 2024, the report said.
SEC Delays Decisions on Franklin Templeton and Global X Spot Bitcoin ETFs
The moves were expected and aren't having any immediate effect on the bitcoin price.
More Bitcoin ETF Rejections 'Quite Likely,' BitGo's Belshe Says
Belshe says the SEC could reject ETF applications until exchanges and custody separate out.
Bitcoin Dips 5% to Under $36K as Crypto Rally Runs Into Wall, Liquidating $340M in 2 Days
The SEC delaying a decision about spot BTC ETFs could leave the market without a catalyst until early January, K33 analysts said this week.
Crypto for Advisors: Cryptocurrency Transparency Truths vs. Myths
In this week's issue of Crypto for Advisors, Dawood Khan from Alix Partners discusses how on-chain analytics bring transparency to blockchain and cryptocurrency transactions.
SEC Delays Decision on HashDex Bitcoin Spot ETF Application, Grayscale Ether Futures Filing
Franklin Templeton also has an outstanding bitcoin ETF application with a Nov. 17 decision deadline.
Navigating the Next Wave of Crypto Institutionalization: A Due Diligence Primer
As FTX showed, operators in digital asset markets need to improve corporate governance standards. Here are the key components as the industry readies for another possible bull run.
Bitcoin Drops 4% to $35K Despite Soaring Tradfi Markets, But Analysts Remain Optimistic
An unexpected slowdown in inflation sent stock and bond markets sharply higher, but crypto was left out, possibly due to declining enthusiasm about the imminent approval of a spot bitcoin ETF.
Cathie Wood Speculates Gary Gensler's Political Ambitions Are Affecting Spot BTC ETF Judgement
The ARK Invest founder and CEO remains bullish and said the crypto market opportunity could scale to $25 trillion by 2030.