Bloomberg Senior ETF Analyst Eric Balchunas was cautious about the likelihood of spot Ethereum ETF approval, estimating the chances at a pessimistic 25%. “The lack of engagement seems to be purposeful vs procrastination. No positive signs/intel anywhere you look,” Balchunas said on X, pointing out the SEC’s apparent strategic non-engagement. Re Eth ETF approval, we are holding the line at 25% odds altho tbh it is a very pessimistic 25%. The lack of engagement seems to be purposeful vs procrastination. No positive signs/intel anywhere you look. Personally hope they do…
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Bitcoin ETF (BTC) In-Kind Creations Likely in Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s financial regulator, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), is likely to allow in-kind creations and redemptions for spot bitcoin ETFs in the second quarter of this year, according to a report from Bloomberg Intelligence. Source CryptoX Portal
Bitcoin (BTC) Price Holds Steady Over $70K as Traders Say Waning ETF Inflows Not a ‘Concern’
“We also do not see the state of inflows into spot Bitcoin ETFs as any cause for concern,” Bitfinex analysts said in an email “Even though negative ETF outflows featured heavily last week, all of it is from the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), as investors both switch out of the higher fees demanded by GBTC and also take profit, especially as many of these investors are long-term holders who entered during the bear market.” Source
Crypto Market Focusing on Spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETF Fund Flows Over Fundamentals: Coinbase
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Grayscale Ethereum ETF decision gets postponed again by SEC
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has once again delayed approving the Grayscale Ethereum (ETH) Futures Trust exchange-traded fund (ETF). The postponement, disclosed in an SEC filing on March 22, extends the deadline from March 31 to May 30. The decision has sparked significant interest and speculation within the cryptocurrency community, since it directly affects the status of Grayscale’s Ethereum Futures Trust ETF. This delay comes against the backdrop of a broader regulatory landscape that is increasingly scrutinizing crypto-based financial products, following the recent approval of Bitcoin ETFs earlier…
Kraken exec advocates for Bitcoin ETF in the UK
Kraken UK managing director Bivu Das is calling for the introduction of Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the UK. Speaking during an interview at the Digital Asset Summit in London, Das stated that Bitcoin ETFs, which are restricted in the UK, can offer investors an opportunity to make decent returns. ICYMI: Kraken UK Managing Director Bivu Das says he’d “absolutely” like to see a #Bitcoin ETF in the UK, providing regulated access to crypto exposure currently lacking and boost UK’s crypto hub ambitions, and legitimize bitcoin for institutions. — AP…
Bitcoin ETF Netflows May Experience Rebound If This Price Is Attained, Analyst Explains
In line with the decline in Bitcoin’s price, the spot Bitcoin ETF market has appeared rather gloomy in recent days. According to data from analytics firm BitMEX Research, these BTC ETFs have recorded a negative netflow for the last four trading sessions. This situation has been marked by large levels of Grayscale’s GBTC outflows and the record low inflows for the other ETFs, mainly the market leaders BlackRock’s IBIT and Fidelity’s FBTC. However, amidst these persistent declining netflows, Ki Young Ju, a prominent analyst and Chief Executive Officer at Cryptoquant, has…
BlackRock increases Bitcoin holdings to 242k despite record ETF outflows
The world’s largest asset management company, BlackRock, has increased the amount of Bitcoin on its balance sheet. According to the website, BlackRock has increased the amount of Bitcoin (BTC) in its iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) to 242,829. The volume of assets under management in the fund’s spot Bitcoin ETF reached $15.5 billion at the current exchange rate. Source: iShares Fox journalist Eleanor Terrett also reported that BlackRock’s Head of Digital Assets, Robert Mitchnick, noted that Bitcoin is the top priority for the company’s clients, followed by Ethereum. 🚨NEW: @BlackRock’s Head…
Bitcoin Price Reclaims $66,000 Despite 4-Day ETF Outflow Streak
Despite a continuous four-day streak of net outflows from Bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) totaling $93.85 million, the Bitcoin price has impressively climbed to reclaim the $66,000 mark. According to data from Farside Investors, Grayscale ETF GBTC experienced a significant outflow yesterday, with a single-day net outflow of $358 million, culminating in a historical net outflow of $13.63 billion for GBTC alone. In stark contrast, the BlackRock Bitcoin spot ETF (IBIT) witnessed a considerable net inflow of $233 million yesterday, raising IBIT’s total net inflow to $13.32 billion. This is…
Peter Schiff Highlights Problem With Owning Bitcoin ETF — BTC Investors Respond Self-Custody Is Key
Gold bug Peter Schiff has highlighted a problem with owning spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). However, the issue Schiff pinpointed isn’t unique to bitcoin ETFs. This discussion has reignited calls for self-custody among crypto proponents. Peter Schiff’s Warning Prompts Self-Custody Push Gold advocate and economist Peter Schiff has highlighted a problem with owning spot bitcoin […] Original