Tag: ETF

RFK Jr.’s blockchain idea, Ethereum ETF approval in question, Bitcoin’s unlikely bull run

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A U.S. presidential candidate is hyped about blockchain technology; Bitcoin’s bull run — post halving — appears doubtful; and regulators are expected to deny spot Ethereum ETF approval. Here’s crypto.news’ weekly recap. RFK Jr. opines about blockchain During an April 21 rally in Michigan, U.S. presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said that putting the U.S. budget on the blockchain would allow Americans to access any budget item at any time. Integrating the budget with blockchain technology will significantly increase transparency, he says, adding, “If somebody is spending $16,000 for…

Franklin Templeton lists Ethereum ETF, vies for SEC approval

Asset management firm Franklin Templeton has launched its Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF), dubbed the “Franklin Ethereum TR Ethereum ETF,” with the ticker code EZET. The spot Ethereum ETF has been listed on the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation website, a significant platform for securities transactions in the United States. The listing on the DTCC’s “Create/Redeem” column indicates that the ETF is now available for creation and redemption, signaling a significant step in its operational rollout. Franklin Templeton’s Ethereum spot ETF is now listed on DTCC | Source: DTCC The listing…

BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF sees $217m outflow

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The spot Bitcoin ETF sector is again in the red zone, experiencing a capital outflow of $217 million on April 25. According to SoSo Value, funds did not move in five ETFs, including BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT). This is the second day in a row that the BlackRock fund has not recorded an inflow of capital. Source: SoSo Value In addition to the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust ETF (GBTC), outflows were recorded in four ETFs, including the one from Fidelity Investments and ARK Invest/21Shares. Despite the latest trend, IBIT was among…

Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest Sells Last of Its ProShares Bitcoin Futures ETF (BITO) Shares

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‘No ETF Has Ever Done Anything Close’ — Analyst Highlights Record GBTC Outflows, Surpassing All ETFs

While Blackrock’s spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), IBIT, experienced a continuous influx for 71 days before halting this week, Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) holds the record with 72 consecutive days of outflows, surpassing all other ETFs on record. “No ETF has ever done anything close to that,” observed Eric Balchunas, Bloomberg’s senior ETF analyst, on […] Source BitcoincryptoexchangeExchanges CryptoX Portal

Blackrock’s Bitcoin ETF Wallets Hold Over $20,000 in Runes Tokens, Arkham Data Shows  

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Amid the excitement of Bitcoin’s new Runes protocol, Blackrock’s exchange-traded fund (ETF) wallets now contain over $20,000 worth of RSIC•GENESIS•RUNE tokens. Blackrock’s IBIT Benefits From Airdropped Runes Tokens On Thursday, Arkham, an onchain intelligence firm, revealed on social media platform X that two of Blackrock‘s IBIT bitcoin addresses possess tokens based on the Runes protocol. […] Original

US SEC postpones decision on spot Bitcoin ETF options

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The U.S. SEC has again postponed its decision on applications for spot Bitcoin ETF options. According to a recent filing, the SEC delayed its decision to launch options trading on the Bitcoin ETF while requesting public comment. The SEC said comments must be provided within the next 21 days and rebuttals within 35 days. The agency has questioned whether options on spot Bitcoin ETFs should follow the same rules as stocks. “Whether options on the specified Bitcoin ETPs should be subject to the same position limits as options on stock, and whether the available…

BlackRock IBIT ETF logs first zero-inflow day since US Bitcoin ETF launch

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BlackRock iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has seen its first day of $0 inflows since Bitcoin ETFs were launched in the United States in January. Since its start on Jan 11, IBIT has continuously drawn millions of dollars in daily investments, totaling approximately $15.5 billion in just 71 days. However, BlackRock’s inflow run ended on April 24, when it recorded $0 inflows. Bitcoin ETF Flow (US$ million) – 2024-04-24 TOTAL NET FLOW: -120.6(Provisional data) IBIT: 0FBTC: 5.6BITB: 0ARKB: 4.2BTCO: 0EZBC: 0BRRR: 0HODL: 0BTCW: 0GBTC: -130.4DEFI: 0 For all the data &…