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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.
ProShares Launching Bitcoin Futures ETF on NYSE Tuesday
"The Hash" team reacts to ProShares' bitcoin futures ETF beginning trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) Tuesday, following the SEC's approval of a bitcoin futures ETFs Friday. What does this mean for the crypto industry and for the prospective investors getting access to the price movements of bitcoin?
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.
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Holds Above $60K as Crypto Market Cap Reaches New High
Meanwhile, some analysts are warning about overheating in the futures market given the recent rise in leveraged positions
Former SEC Official Expects More Bitcoin ETF Approvals
Lisa Bragança said the agency doesn’t want to have just one.
Crypto-Fund Assets Hit All-Time High, With US Bitcoin Futures ETF on Cusp
Total assets under management in cryptocurrency funds tracked by CoinShares have been climbing – and could swell further as one or more U.S. bitcoin futures exchange-traded funds launch this week.
ProShares Bitcoin Futures ETF to Start NYSE Trading on Tuesday
The SEC has given the go-ahead for bitcoin futures ETFs.
Grayscale Reiterates Plans to Convert Bitcoin Trust to Spot ETF
Once the application is made, the SEC will have 75 days to review it.
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Reaches $61K as SEC’s ETF Deadline Nears
Bitcoin is inching closer to an all-time high as anticipation builds the U.S. regulator will finally approve one of the many applications it has received.
