Tag: ETF

Spot Bitcoin ETF Options are Here — And They Matter

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With spot Bitcoin ETF options live, could we be witnessing the most key milestone for institutional crypto adoption yet? Read on. A milestone for crypto market On Nov. 18, a key update swirled the crypto market as the Options Clearing Corporation confirmed it was gearing up for the listing of options tied to Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds. This development came on the heels of the Commodities Futures Trading Commission granting its approval. Earlier this year, on Sep. 20, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission greenlit the first options for BlackRock’s…

Bitcoin (BTC) ETF Options Are a Big Deal. Here’s Why

Bitcoin ETF options trading in the U.S. is expected to start today. Options on BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) ETF cleared the last regulatory hurdle on Monday, and they could bring more institutional appetite for the largest cryptocurrency. “This marks a monumental shift,” 10x Research said in a Tuesday newsletter. The products “could attract significant trading volumes, potentially driving sharp price rallies in bitcoin,” it said. For example, MicroStrategy (MSTR), the Nasdaq-listed company that owns the largest corporate BTC treasury in the world, is punching above its weight due to…

Bitcoin ETF (BTC) Options Could Come Tomorrow

“Our intent at Nasdaq is to list and trade these options as early as tomorrow,” Alison Hennessy, head of ETP listings at Nasdaq, told Bloomberg TV. “Getting these options listed on IBIT into the market I think will be very exciting for investors because that’s really what we have heard from them.” Source

OCC is ‘preparing’ for listing of spot Bitcoin ETF options

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The U.S Options Clearing Corporation has announced that it is “preparing” for the listing of options on spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds On Nov. 18, OCC posted an update acknowledging advisory from the Commodities Futures Trading Commission regarding approval of Bitcoin (BTC) ETF options. This follows the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s approval of options on BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust on September 20, 2024, and another nod from the Commodities Futures Trading Commission. As crypto.news reported, the CFTC’s Division of Clearing and Risk provided guidance on clearing of options for spot…

Bitcoin ETF options coming ‘soon’ following CFTC clearance 

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The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued an advisory through its Division of Clearing and Risk stating it would no longer have a role in clearing Bitcoin ETF options. The agency is transferring this responsibility to the Options Clearing Corporation, according to a prepared statement. “[..] In light of relevant precedents in the courts, it is substantially likely these spot commodity ETF shares would be held to be securities. Therefore, DCR’s position is the listing of these shares on SEC-registered national securities exchanges does not implicate the CFTC’s jurisdiction.” CFTC…

Bitcoin ETF outflows slow down, $100k BTC still in sight

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Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds recorded two consecutive outflow days as the top cryptocurrency corrected almost 3% after the U.S. Federal Reserve hinted that further interest rate cuts might not be coming. After three consecutive inflow days bringing in over 2.43 billion between Nov. 11 and Nov. 13, the weekly inflows were offset by two consecutive outflow days. On Nov. 14, Bitcoin ETF products saw their third-largest outflow since launch, with approximately $400.7 million withdrawn. Outflows eased the following day as BTC rebounded from support near $87,500, with $239.6 million exiting…

Goldman Sachs’ Bold Bet: Bank Boosts Its Bitcoin ETF Stake to $710 Million

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The substantial increase in Goldman Sachs’ bitcoin ETF holdings demonstrates the growing interest of institutional investors in bitcoin. Institutional Investments in Bitcoin Keeps Rising The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) 13F report for Q3 ending Sept. 30 revealed that Goldman Sachs now owns $710 million in cryptocurrency assets. The 13F report is a mandatory […] Original

Goldman Sachs owns more than $710m in Bitcoin ETF

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Goldman Sachs’ latest SEC filing revealed that the global investment firm holds approximately $718 million worth of shares in eight Bitcoin ETFs. According to Goldman Sachs‘ 13F report filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on Nov. 14, the investment bank holds around 12.7 million shares worth more than $461 million in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin(BTC) Trust. In addition, Goldman Sachs holds more than 1.7 million shares in Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin ETF, which is worth $95.5 million. It also owns more than 1.4 million Grayscale Bitcoin Trust ETF…

ETF Exodus: Bitcoin Funds Bleed $400M—What’s Next?

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On Thursday, U.S. spot bitcoin and ethereum ETFs hit a snag, snapping a streak of inflows. Ethereum Funds Falter as Bitcoin ETFs Face $400M Outflow Bitcoin (BTC) saw a slight dip, slipping below $90,000, while U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs experienced outflows totaling $400.67 million. Not everyone took a hit, though. Blackrock’s IBIT picked up $126.53 […] Original

Spot Bitcoin ETFs Record a Staggering $8B in Daily Volume—Market Gripped by ETF Frenzy

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U.S. spot bitcoin and ether exchange-traded funds posted another day of gains on Wednesday, with the leading crypto asset holding strong above the $90,000 mark. Bitcoin ETFs Soar: Blackrock, Fidelity Lead $510M Inflows On Nov. 13, the 12 spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw a strong inflow of $510.11 million. Leading the charge, Blackrock’s IBIT […] Original