Eric Balchunas

The public debut of Space Exploration Technologies Corp (NASDAQ:SPCX) has sparked one of the most aggressive ETF launch waves in recent memory, with issuers rushing to roll out leveraged products tied to the aerospace giant as traders seek amplified exposure to one of the market’s most...

The AI memory-chip trade may be entering its next speculative phase. After leveraged ETF filings were tied to the booming Micron Technology Inc (NASDAQ:MU)-led memory rally, ETF issuers are now moving into structured-product territory. • What should traders watch with DRAM? Bloomberg...

Small-cap stocks are beginning to outperform again, but ETF investors remain overwhelmingly focused on mega-cap technology and AI trades — a disconnect some strategists believe could create an opportunity in overlooked parts of the market. The debate resurfaced after Bloomberg Intelligence analyst...

The United States Oil Fund (NYSE:USO) just logged the biggest trading day in its 20-year history on Monday, with an eye-popping $16 billion changing hands as retail and institutional traders piled into the oil spike and subsequent reversal. USO is moving. See the chart and price action here....

A corner of the ETF universe that has long been considered off-limits may be inching toward the mainstream — at least for now, on paper. Bloomberg reported on Tuesday that Teucrium Investment Advisors has filed with the U.S. SEC to launch the Teucrium Venezuela Exposure ETF, a product that would...

The SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:GLD), the largest U.S. gold ETF, is surging amid the relentless rise in gold prices throughout this past year. GLD Soars Past $400 After Hours On Thursday, the fund soared past $400 in after-hours trading, after closing up 2.34%, at $396.45 during the regular session....

Cathie Wood's Ark Investment Management has filed plans to launch four new exchange-traded funds designed to offer downside protection for investors in its flagship ARK Innovation ETF (BATS:ARKK), while placing a cap on potential gains. Check out the current price of ARKK stock here. What...

The iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (NASDAQ:IBIT) by BlackRock Inc. (NYSE:BLK), which debuted earlier this year, has become the most successful exchange-traded fund launch in history, a report said Monday. What Happened: The investment vehicle, which tracks the spot price of the world...

Leading Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas said Monday that Blackrock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (NASDAQ:IBIT) could surpass SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:SPY) to become the world’s top exchange-traded fund, but the process could take a long time. What Happened: Balchunas, who...

Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise Asset Management, refuted an analyst’s claim that investment advisors were not buying Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) spot exchange-traded funds in great numbers. What Happened: In a post on X Monday, Matt Hougan challenged the views of macro...

The prospects for a Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) based exchange-traded fund (ETF) gaining approval in 2024 appear increasingly slim, according to Eric Balchunas, Senior ETF Analyst for Bloomberg. What Happened: Balchunas suggests that without significant changes in regulatory leadership, the chances of...

Bitcoin‘s (CRYPTO: BTC) price could be hovering around $20,000 without the support of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), according to Eric Balchunas, Senior ETF Analyst at Bloomberg. What Happened: In a conversation with Coindesk on Thursday, Balchunas outlined why ETFs have played a critical role...

Renowned economist Peter Schiff has sparked a debate over the value and purpose of owning Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) in ETFs, arguing that the method contradicts some of its core values. What Happened: On Tuesday, Schiff wrote on X that having exposure to the world’s largest cryptocurrency through...

Nine spot Ethereum ETFs started trading on U.S. exchanges Tuesday, marking another milestone in the digital assets market. These ETFs, now available on Cboe, NYSE Arca, and Nasdaq, were introduced by major financial firms, including BlackRock, Fidelity, and Grayscale. The new Ethereum ETFs saw...

As the cryptocurrency market matures, regulatory actions and legal frameworks remain pivotal. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), under Chair Gary Gensler, has been proactively shaping the landscape, greatly influencing market dynamics. These developments will be central to...