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.

Cboe Prods SEC on Bitcoin ETF Approval in New Letter

In a new letter, Cboe Global Markets president Chris Concannon addresses some of the SEC's concerns about bitcoin derivatives markets.

By Nikhilesh DeMar 26, 2018

BTC

SEC Outlines Reasons for Reluctance to List Cryptocurrency ETFs

An SEC letter states there are "significant investor protection issues" to be examined before opening up crypto-ETFs to retail investors.

By Wolfie ZhaoJan 19, 2018

SEC

SEC Orders Review of Winklevoss Bitcoin ETF Rejection

The SEC will review its decision to reject a bitcoin exchange-traded fund proposed by investors Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss.

By Stan HigginsApr 25, 2017

Winklevoss

SEC Denies SolidX Bitcoin ETF Proposal

The Securities and Exchange Commission has denied a bid to list a bitcoin exchange-traded fund on the New York Stock Exchange.

By Stan HigginsMar 28, 2017

SEC

A Winklevoss ETF Reboot? Analysts See Uphill Battle Ahead

A decision by the Bats exchange to fight the SEC rejection of a proposed bitcoin ETF has little hope, according to analysts.

By Charles Lloyd Bovaird IIMar 24, 2017

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SEC Rejects Winklevoss Bitcoin ETF Bid

The US Securities and Exchange Commission has rejected a bid to launch the first-ever bitcoin ETF.

By Stan HigginsMar 10, 2017

Winklevoss

Bitcoin ETF Result May Come After US Stock Market Close

The SEC’s decision on the bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) is likely to arrive in the late afternoon, financial experts told CoinDesk.

By Charles Lloyd Bovaird IIMar 10, 2017

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SEC Email Line Swamped Ahead of Winklevoss Bitcoin ETF Decision

"Please stop asking," says SEC rep.

By Stan HigginsMar 10, 2017

SEC

From First Filing to Final Decision: The Journey of the Winklevoss Bitcoin ETF

A (short) history of the Winklevoss bitcoin ETF.

By Garrett KeirnsMar 9, 2017

Journey

How Bitcoin Traders Are Preparing for the SEC's ETF Decision

The world's bitcoin traders are getting ready for this week's ETF decision.

By Charles Lloyd Bovaird IIMar 8, 2017

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