Category: Bitcoin News

Spot Bitcoin ETFs inflows surge 220% amid options launch

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Inflows into U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs surged by 220% on Nov. 19 compared to the previous day, as Bitcoin reached new highs following the launch of the first Bitcoin ETF trading options. According to data from SoSoValue, the 12 spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded net inflows of $816.44 million on Tuesday—over twice the inflows recorded on Monday. Interestingly, the largest inflows of the day were contributed by ARK and 21Shares’ ARKB, which saw $267.34 million enter the fund, marking its highest inflow day since launch and surpassing the $200.7 million inflows…

How Bitcoin became a ‘lifeboat asset’ amid Ukraine-Russia conflict

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Bitcoin showed resilience as the escalating tension between Ukraine and Russia signaled a shift in how investors perceive the digital gold. Ukraine attacked Russian territory with U.S. ATACMS missiles, fired at a military facility, after the Biden administration granted permission to do so on Nov. 19 — the 1,000th day of the ongoing conflict between the two countries. Bitcoin (BTC) did not witness a bearish blow, unlike the previous macro tensions. Instead, the flagship cryptocurrency rose to an all-time high of $94,000 with a market cap of $1.86 trillion. BTC…

QCP Capital expects new institutional influx as Nasdaq debuts Bitcoin ETF options

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BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF options debut on Nasdaq is set to bring a new “wave of institutional investors” to the crypto market, analysts at QCP Capital say. Options on the iShares Bitcoin Trust could attract a new “wave of institutional investors,” seeking to generate yield on their long-term spot ETF holdings, analysts at Singapore-based trading firm QCP Capital say. In a Nov. 19 blog post, the analysts say that the introduction of IBIT options could drive an influx of high-net-worth investors, potentially leading to “further compression of implied volatility.” “This development…

Grayscale’s Bitcoin and Ethereum Mini ETFs See Share Prices Multiply

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Grayscale Investments has finalized reverse share splits for its Bitcoin Mini Trust ETF (BTC) and Ethereum Mini Trust ETF (ETH), effective Nov. 19, 2024. These splits adjust share prices relative to their net asset values, with BTC shares increasing fivefold and ETH shares rising tenfold, while reducing the number of outstanding shares proportionally. Fractional shares […] Original

IBIT trading options launch, Bitcoin tap new all-time high $94k

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BlackRock, the largest asset management in the world, officially launched iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) for options trading in Nasdaq, while Bitcoin (BTC) hit an all-time high of $94,041. Since the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved Bitcoin ETF trading options in September, IBIT is the first crypto product to reach the final clearing steps in the past four days and was approved on Nov. 18. Now, IBIT goes live on the U.S. stock market. According to Bloomberg Intelligence ETF analyst James Seyffart, in his X’s post on Nov. 19,…

US Space Force Major Applies for Military Advisor Position on Bitcoin Strategy

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A U.S. Space Force major aims to shape defense policy by advocating a national bitcoin reserve and highlighting proof-of-work technology’s role in strategic security. Jason Lowery Pushes for Bitcoin Strategy Role in National Security Council Jason Lowery, a major in the U.S. Space Force and a prominent advocate for bitcoin’s role in defense strategies, has […] Original

VanEck officially supports Bitcoin’s strategic reserve

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VanEck’s head of digital asset research, Matthew Sigel, officially announced that the asset management firm advocates the concept of Bitcoin’s strategic reserve. Donald Trump’s plan to make Bitcoin the most valuable asset in the nation is gaining support from the financial industry. The exchange-traded fund (ETF) issuer, with $118 billion in assets under management, supports the idea of Bitcoin strategic reserve, which Trump announced at the crypto conference in July. “For immidiate release: VanEck Endorses Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. No need for ‘sources’ we just tell you ourselves,” Sigel mentioned on…

Hedge Funds Double Down on Bitcoin ETF Holdings

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Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) remain preferred choice of investment for institutional investors seeking exposure to bitcoin. Hedge Funds Keep Diversifying Portfolio With Bitcoin The recent 13F Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) filing for end of Q3 revealed that hedge funds such as Millennium Management, Capula Management, and Tudor Investment boosted their exposure to U.S. spot bitcoin […] Original

Bitcoin Reaches $93,975, Setting a New All-Time High

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Bitcoin (BTC) shattered records on Tuesday, reaching an eye-popping $93,975—a new all-time high. Bitcoin Rallies to $93,975, Liquidating $44.4M in Shorts The top cryptocurrency gained 3.3% against the U.S. dollar in the past day and climbed 7.5% this week. With a towering market cap of $1.86 trillion, bitcoin continues to command attention in the ever-evolving […] Original