Tag: ETF

Bitcoin back at $43k, BlackRock’s BTC ETF volume closes in on GBTC

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Nearly three weeks after the SEC approved spot BTC ETFs, an expert says BlackRock’s fund may outpace Grayscale in trades. Bitcoin (BTC) retook the $43,000 mark and grew over 2% in a single day shortly after trading hours opened in the U.S. on Jan. 29. BTC’s trading volume also surged nearly 20% in 24 hours as crypto’s largest token aimed to erase losses suffered following a 10% drop on Jan. 22 when Bitcoin fell under $40,000. Bitcoin price | Source: CoinMarketCap At the time, the sharp decline was attributed to…

Grayscale Bitcoin ETF (GBTC) Outflow Slows After $5B Bleed: CoinShares

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GBTC, the largest and longest-running bitcoin fund recently converted into an ETF from a closed-end structure, endured $2.2 billion of net outflows through last week, while newly-opened U.S. bitcoin ETFs saw just $1.8 billion in net inflows, according to the report. Adding net outflows from global vehicles, crypto-focused funds endured a net $500 million in exits, according to CoinShares. Original

Large Chinese fund files for spot Bitcoin ETF in Hong Kong

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Harvest Fund Management’s Hong Kong branch has reportedly filed for a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) with the Securities and Futures Commission. According to a Tencent News report, Harvest Fund Hong Kong has filed for a spot Bitcoin ETF with the Hong Kong Securities Regulatory Commission (SFC), as the local authorities have signaled their willingness to greenlight spot crypto ETFs. As of press time, Harvest Fund made no public statements on the matter. The report suggests that the SFC is leaning towards approving the ETF for listing on the Hong…

Analysts expect Charles Schwab to make a Bitcoin ETF play

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Industry analysts expect Charles Schwab may venture into offering a proprietary spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). According to RIABiz and other media outlets, analysts speculate that the firm — which offers investment products and services, including brokerage and retirement accounts and manages $8.5 trillion in client assets — may launch a spot Bitcoin ETF. Simply put… Schwab not gonna sit around & let Fidelity control crypto narrative. Period. Too much $$$ at stake w/ these brokerage platforms. — Nate Geraci (@NateGeraci) January 27, 2024 With a reputation for conservative and…

Bitcoin ETF outflows, Silk Road, Terraform

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Bitcoin (BTC) mounted a recovery, taking the rest of the market with it, despite sustained outflows from spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds. The U.S. government made moves to sell $131 million in BTC confiscated from Silk Road. Meanwhile, Terraform Labs goes bankrupt. Spot Bitcoin ETFs record outflows This week featured massive negative net flows from the spot Bitcoin ETF market, largely due to substantial outflows from the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), as investors exited the project due to high fees. Particularly, on Jan. 24, the spot Bitcoin ETF market recorded the…

Google’s new crypto ad policy boosts Bitcoin ETF visibility

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Google, a subsidiary of tech conglomerate Alphabet, is on the verge of a significant policy update set to take effect on Jan. 29, which could alter the landscape of cryptocurrency advertising. Now that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) approved 11 spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs on Jan. 10, Google is expected to amend its rules and enable asset managers to advertise these products to a broader U.S. audience. This move follows Google’s recent decision to broaden its cryptocurrency and related products’ policy, now providing advertisers with specific guidelines for…

Bitcoin falls after ETF approval; investors turn to Chainlink and NuggetRush

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Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Bitcoin demand dropping Crypto whales looking at Chainlink. NuggetRush presale draws investors Moments after the spot Bitcoin ETF was approved in the U.S., prices tanked. Meanwhile, Lookonchain data shows heightened whale activity for Chainlink (LINK). Amid this, more investors are exploring NuggetRush (NUGX). So far, over 161 million NUGX have been sold.  Bitcoin demand drops On Jan. 11, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved several spot Bitcoin…

Ripple job listing has a key detail: ‘drive ETF initiatives’

Ripple (XRP) appears to be laying the groundwork for a future XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF). A recent job opening for a Senior Manager for Business Development at Ripple listed a key responsibility: “drive cryptocurrency-related ETF initiatives with internal trading teams and relevant partners.” This has led some in the crypto community to wonder whether the blockchain payments company is aligning its strategy with the evolving crypto landscape. This development surfaces as Ripple navigates through a high-profile legal tussle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which many speculate could…

Key Requirements For Spot XRP ETF Approval Revealed Amidst 4500% Price Surge Target

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Following Bitcoin’s spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) approval on January 11, market speculation has grown around the possibility of similar investment vehicles for major cryptocurrencies, including a spot XRP ETF. However, certain requirements and regulatory considerations must be met before such a development can occur. Regulatory Prerequisites For Spot XRP ETF FOX reporter Eleanor Terret clarifies the matter, stating that launching an XRP spot ETF would first require the establishment of a futures ETF.  In the case of Bitcoin, the approval of spot ETFs was conditional upon the Securities and Exchange…