The US spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) have been witnessing a historic run of inflows, marking 17 consecutive days of net additions. On a particularly notable Tuesday, these ETFs observed inflows totaling a staggering $886.6 million, ranking it as the second-highest single-day influx since their introduction. This was followed by another significant day of inflows yesterday, amounting to $488.1 million, with notable contributions from major financial players like Fidelity ($220.6 million), Blackrock ($155.1 million), and Ark ($71.4 million). Despite these hefty capital injections, the price of Bitcoin has demonstrated a…
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Bitcoin Tops $71K After Best Day for ETF Inflows Since March
BTC crossed $71,000 early Wednesday after spot bitcoin ETFs had their best day of inflows since March. Bitcoin has risen about 3% in the last 24 hours, while the CoinDesk 20 Index (CD20), representing a broad measurement of the digital asset market, is up around 2.8%. Bitcoin peaked at $71,341 at the start of the European morning, its highest since May 21. It subsequently pulled back to trade around $70,900. Nevertheless, BTC is showing a green candle for the fifth consecutive day, its longest such stretch since March. Original
Thailand’s SEC Approves Bitcoin ETF Fund for Wealthy Investors
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Thailand has granted approval to One Asset Management (ONEAM) to launch a fund that invests in spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The fund, named “One Bitcoin ETF Fund of Funds Unhedged Fund Not For Retail Investors (ONE-BTCETFOF-UI),” is accessible exclusively to institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals from May […] Original
Thailand approves first spot BTC ETF for ultra high net-worth individuals
The Thailand Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved the first spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the country, making it available only to ultra high net-worth individuals. According to the Thailand-based daily newspaper Bangkok Post, the country’s SEC gave the green light to the local asset management company, One Asset Management (ONEAM), to launch its spot BTC ETF. The investment product is called the “ONE Bitcoin ETF Fund of Funds Unhedged and not for Retail Investors (ONE-BTCETFOF-UI).” However, the report says that the ETF will not be available for…
Bitcoin ETF (BTC) Purchases for Pension Funds Just Getting Started
“Wisconsin’s investment board has always been innovative,” he said. “This is a fully funded pension fund so in a way, they have the luxury of being able to invest for the long term. They don’t need to worry as much about liquidity as, say, the pension fund for the state of Illinois, which is only funded at 50% of its level,” he added. Source
Australia’s first spot Bitcoin ETF to go live on Tuesday
The Monochrome Bitcoin ETF will begin trading on the Cboe Australia exchange. The ETF, listed as IBTC, will have a management fee of 0.98%. Monochrome Asset Management, the issuer, provides the fund to allow investors to access Bitcoin within a regulated framework. This framework, overseen by the Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC), ensures investor protection and compliance with financial regulations. The company stated that investors have legal rights to their Bitcoin (BTC) in the fund and can request withdrawals. This is the first and only ETF that holds Bitcoin…
Australia’s First Spot Bitcoin ETF Launching Tomorrow
Australia-based Monochrome Asset Management is set to debut its spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), IBTC, on the Cboe Australia exchange this Tuesday, June 4. This will be Australia’s first ETF to directly hold bitcoin. Previously, Australian investors were limited to indirect bitcoin ETFs or offshore options, which did not offer the same investor protections established […] Original
Monochromes’s IBTC Spot-Bitcoin ETF Goes Live, First Australian ETF With Direct BTC Holdings
“Before IBTC, Australian investors were only able to invest in ETFs that indirectly hold bitcoin or through offshore bitcoin products, both of which don’t benefit from the investor protection rules under the directly held crypto asset Australian Financial Services Licensing (AFSL) licensing regime,” the announcement said. Source
Ark Invest exits Ether ETF race, 21Shares rebrands fund
Cathie Wood’s Ark Investment Management has withdrawn from the race to launch a spot ether exchange-traded fund (ETF), with its name removed from the application filed with 21Shares. 21Shares has submitted an updated application for its Ethereum spot ETF, rebranding the fund from Ark 21Shares Ethereum ETF to 21Shares Core Ethereum ETF. Ark Invest has also ended its partnership with 21Shares regarding this ETF. The amended Form S-1 shows no changes to the fees. Despite acknowledging Ethereum’s potential and long-term value, a representative from Ark Invest confirmed that the firm…
Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest Halts Spot Ethereum ETF Plans
Cathie Wood’s Ark Investment Management has withdrawn from the race to launch a spot ether exchange-traded fund (ETF), as its name was removed from the application filed with 21shares. The ETF, now renamed 21shares Core Ethereum ETF, reflects Ark’s decision not to pursue the ether ETF at this time. Despite this, Ark remains committed to […] Source BitcoincryptoexchangeExchanges CryptoX Portal