Spot Bitcoin ETF

BlackRock Inc (NYSE: BLK) and VanEck updated their SEC filings for spot Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) ETFs on Tuesday, incorporating changes from SEC feedback on their S-1 filings. What Happened: These adjustments aim to minimize shareholder risks in case of insolvency and prevent conflicts of interest for...

The simmering war for Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) soul erupts anew, this time over the contentious issue of exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Max Keiser, a prominent Bitcoin maximalist and advisor to El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele, fired the first salvo, casting doubt on the legitimacy...

Nate Geraci, President of ETFStore, an investment advisor, highlighted the key areas to watch in the final stages of the Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) ETF race. Here is what investment professionals are watching and why you should be watching it too. 1. The Fee Wars: Happy Days For...

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has surged past the $47,000 mark, a peak not seen since April 2022, fueled by expectations that U.S. regulators are on the brink of approving exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that directly invest in the cryptocurrency. Bitcoin made a high of $47,281 on Monday. ETF Applications...

Major Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) ETF applicants made last-minute changes to their fee structures this week in anticipation of a final decision from the SEC. What Happened: BlackRock Inc (NYSE: BLK) kicked off the developments with an S-1 showing a 0.30% fee, but noted it will be 0.20% for the...

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission informed exchanges and issuers that want to list spot Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) ETFs to submit a final version of a key document as soon as Friday, Bloomberg reported, citing sources close to the matter. What Happened: The documents...

Social influencers on X are actively preparing for the possible approval of a spot Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) ETF, an event whose timing remains uncertain.  What Happened: Founder of GlobalMacroInvestor, Raoul Pal took to X on Thursday and said, “If you care whether the BTC ETF is priced...

Awaiting the potential approval of a spot Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) ETF in the coming week, Bitwise has disclosed details of its survey highlighting investor sentiment towards crypto investments. What Happened: Crypto index fund manager, Bitwise Asset Management and VettaFi, a data-driven ETF...

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is on the precipice of a landmark decision: approving the first-ever spot Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs). This seemingly innocuous bureaucratic step could disrupt the crypto market, traditional finance and the global...

Even as the crypto market awaits a decision on spot Bitcoin ETFs by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Bitwise Asset Management Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan emphasized its monumental yet underappreciated impact, asserting the market had not fully grasped...

BitMEX founder Arthur Hayes projected a massive potential downside for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) in the upcoming months. He anticipated a significant correction of 20% to 30% by early March 2024. Hayes' analysis, which is based on his assessment of...

Even as firms seeking approval for a spot Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) held several rounds of meetings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the discussions have revolved around the model of redemption, hard forks in blockchain...

As Spot Bitcoin ETFs loom, the market is watching the potential impact on existing Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) futures markets. What Happened: ProShares Global Investment Strategist, Simeon Hyman noted in his Wednesday interview with Bloomberg TV’s Katie Greifeld that...

Digital asset investment products saw a striking rebound in 2023, recording $2.25 billion in inflows, marking the third-largest year since 2017. This recovery was over 2.7 times greater than 2022's figures, according to Coinshares. A substantial portion of this recovery occurred in the...

Grayscale, VanEck filed key paperwork indicating progress toward a spot ETF, prompting analysts to anticipate potential approvals starting as soon as this week. What Happened: Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (OTC: GBTC) on Thursday filed a Form 8-A registration with the SEC, following...