While Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications are still awaiting approval from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), executives from asset management firms are already speculating about the potential launch of spot ETFs for other major cryptocurrencies, including XRP and Ethereum (ETH). Valkyrie Invest’s Chief Investment Officer, Steven McClurg, expressed his belief that the SEC’s…
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) latest decision wasn’t enough to hold back the foremost cryptocurrency, Bitcoin. The cryptocurrency crossed $38,000 even on the back of the SEC’s move to delay two Spot Bitcoin ETFs. SEC Delays Templeton And Hashdex Bitcoin Spot ETF On November 28, the SEC delayed its decision on Templeton and Hashdex’s…
In a groundbreaking development for the cryptocurrency and Bitcoin market, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved all 11 spot Bitcoin ETFs submitted by the world’s largest asset managers. Bitcoin ETFs Align With Exchange Act Standards In its official filing, the SEC stated that each proposal sought to list and trade shares…
According to Bloomberg, Coinbase Global has recently experienced a change in leadership within its custody division. The departure of Aaron Schnarch, former CEO of Coinbase Custody, has been confirmed by a spokesperson, who also revealed that Schnarch was replaced by Rick Schonberg in August. Per the report, the transition aligns with Coinbase’s efforts to offer…
The 10 spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced their biggest three-day outflow since their debut in January, as reported by Bloomberg. This shift in investor sentiment comes after heightened interest that propelled the largest cryptocurrency in the market to a record high of $73,700. Bitcoin ETFs See Record Outflows Between Monday and Wednesday, a net total of…
As anticipation builds around major asset managers’ potential approval of Bitcoin ETF applications, former US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chair Jay Clayton has added his voice to the discussion. Clayton, who served as SEC chair from 2017 to 2020 during the Trump administration, expressed his belief in the inevitable approval of Bitcoin ETFs in…
As the long-awaited deadline for a positive or negative decision on spot Bitcoin ETF applications approaches, Bloomberg reports that the BTC options market is seeing increased hedging activity as traders prepare for a crucial decision on January 10th. The report indicates a surge in open interest for put options expiring on Jan. 12, suggesting that…
As Bitcoin (BTC) continues its unprecedented uptrend, surging to a new all-time high (ATH) of $72,300, software company MicroStrategy remains steadfast in its vision. It is reaping substantial rewards from its strategic investment in the largest cryptocurrency in the market. MicroStrategy, led by renowned Bitcoin supporter and former CEO Michael Saylor, recently made a major…
BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, announced the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT39) launch in Brazil on Thursday. Starting today, Friday, March 1, shares of this index fund, which tracks the spot price of Bitcoin (BTC), will be traded on the Brazilian Commodities and Futures Exchange, known as B3. BlackRock Launches IBIT39 Bitcoin ETF In…
The approval of Bitcoin ETFs by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in January 2023 has opened the floodgates for significant institutional investment in the newly approved market. However, US states are also rushing to capitalize on the success of these ETFs by allocating a portion of their pension funds to reap profits and diversify…