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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.
What to Watch in Bitcoin This Week
Bitcoin’s price continues to rise, up more than 4% on the day. Patrick Heusser, head of trading at Crypto Finance AG, discusses his crypto markets analysis and outlook, explaining what he sees as drivers for positive or bullish sentiment around bitcoin.
Dying for a Bitcoin Futures ETF? Watch Out for ‘Contango Bleed’
There’s a downside to SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s preference for an exchange-traded fund focused on bitcoin futures. But it’s unlikely to deter investors.
Pantera CEO Says Bitcoin ETF May Fail to Spark Rally
Dan Morehead said the crypto community is living in a world of “buy the rumor, sell the fact.”
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Ends Week Notching 14% Gain
The largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization also surpassed $1 trillion again this week.
BlockFi Files for Bitcoin Futures ETF
The fund would only invest in bitcoin futures contracts traded on the CME.
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Rises Toward $50K on Hopes for US ETF Approval
Analysts expect that approval to fuel a fourth-quarter crypto rally.
SEC Delays Decision on 4 Bitcoin ETFs
The agency extends its review of applications from Global X, Kryptoin, Valkyrie and WisdomTree by 45 to 60 days.
SEC Delays Decision on 4 Bitcoin ETFs
The U.S Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has delayed its decision on four proposals for bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) from Global X, Kryptoin, Valkyrie, and WisdomTree by 45 to 60 days. This comes as SEC Chairman Gary Gensler suggested bitcoin futures ETFs are most likely to gain regulatory approval.
Will Bitcoin's Bull Run Continue Next Week?
Bitcoin is up 9.13% on the day as institutions outside the U.S. have reportedly turned more bullish, but will the rally continue? CoinDesk's Christie Harkin discusses what to expect next week, as the SEC has also delayed its decision to approve four bitcoin ETF applications.
Gensler Reiterates Support for Futures-Based Bitcoin ETFs
The SEC chairman struck a similar tone in August, igniting a rush in tailor-made ETF filings.
