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.

Ethereum ETFs See Record $333M Inflows, Outpacing Bitcoin Funds as Catch-Up Trade Gains Momentum

Improved outlook for the DeFi space and warmer regulatory climate with incoming U.S. administration are main drivers behind the sentiment shift towards ether, LMAX strategist Joel Kruger said.

By Krisztian SandorDec 1, 2024

Ether (ETH) price outperformed bitcoin (BTC) through the week. (CoinDesk)

UltraShort Bitcoin ETF Offering 2x Inverse Returns Sees Record Volume as BTC Holds Above $90K

By Omkar GodboleNov 28, 2024

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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Hits New Highs as ETF Options Traders Go Degen

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for November 20, 2024.

By Krisztian Sandor, Omkar GodboleNov 20, 2024

Bitcoin price on Nov. 20 (CoinDesk)

Bitcoin Makes New All-Time High of $94,000 as ETF Options Go Live

Spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds options are making solid volume on their first day.

By Tom Carreras, Krisztian SandorNov 19, 2024

Bitcoin price on Nov. 19 (CoinDesk)

First Mover Americas: Options Coming to Bitcoin ETFs Is a Big Deal

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for November 19, 2024.

By Krisztian Sandor, Omkar GodboleNov 19, 2024

Nasdaq is seeking approval from regulators to allow the launch and trading of options tied to the price of bitcoin. (Shutterstock)

Spot Bitcoin ETF Options Could Start Trading as Early as Tomorrow

The availability of options is thought to possibly bring further institutional interest to the bitcoin ETFs.

By Helene BraunNov 18, 2024

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Bitcoin ETFs Witness Third Highest Outflow Since Launch, the Other Two Times Foreshadowed Price Bottoms

Bitcoin's price has now corrected approximately 6% since the all-time high break on Nov. 13.

By James Van StratenNov 15, 2024

BTC Price (Glassnode)

U.S. ETF Inflows Hit $4.7B Over 6 Days as Bitcoin Becomes 7th-Largest Asset in the World

Bitcoin dominance continues its uptrend and hits new highs as ETF inflows soar.

By James Van StratenNov 14, 2024

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Bitcoin Surges to New Record Over $93K as Strong U.S. Demand Crushes Resistance Level

The move came as U.S. markets opened for trade, suggesting strong demand from American investors.

By Krisztian Sandor, James Van StratenNov 13, 2024

Bitcoin price on Nov. 13 (CoinDesk)

Ether ETF Inflows Hit Record, Bitcoin Inflows Soar as BTC Eyes $90K

Bitcoin and ether ETF inflows soared on one of the biggest days in the BTC's history.

By James Van StratenNov 12, 2024

Bulls fighting. (Bykofoto/Shutterstock)

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