ETHEREUM’S BIG TENT: Ethereum conferences aren’t just for Ethereans anymore, CoinDesk’s Sam Kessler reports. Last week’s ETHDenver conference in Colorado, one of the year’s largest gatherings for developers and users of the Ethereum blockchain, drew in a cross-section of the blockchain industry. The broad swath of attendees might be a testament to Ethereum’s influence on other blockchain ecosystems, attracting onlookers from other crypto tribes. But it also might be a sign of rival systems looking to encroach on Ethereum’s success in making blockchains more programmable, with its vibrant ecosystem of…
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Bitcoin (BTC) Price Record High Would’ve Happened Without Spot ETFs
“While there are likely multiple factors driving the price of bitcoin right now, there is no question ETFs are playing a starring role,” said Nate Geraci, president of the ETF Store. “The convenience of the ETF wrapper has unlocked a significant new source of demand in the form of retail investors, advisors, and institutional investors who didn’t want to hassle with buying bitcoin directly from crypto exchanges.” Original
Bitcoin ETFs Break Trading Volume Record — Blackrock’s IBIT Now Holds Over 170K BTC
Ten spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) shattered their trading volume record on Tuesday, reaching a staggering $10 billion. Blackrock’s Ishares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) continues to dominate, surpassing $11 billion in assets under management (AUM) and accumulating over 170,000 bitcoins. Record Volume Day for Spot Bitcoin ETFs Ten spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) extended their record-breaking […] Original
Traditional investors prefer Bitcoin ETFs to gold
Investor sentiment in Bitcoin ETFs reflects a growing preference for the crypto over traditional gold despite both reaching unprecedented price levels. Bitcoin and gold are often seen as protective measures against inflation and valuable assets, but this year has marked a notable divergence in investor behavior. Recent data reveals gold ETFs experienced withdrawals totaling approximately $4.6 billion. Conversely, Bitcoin ETFs approved by the SEC on Jan. 11 witnessed $8 billion in net investments, marking a record debut for the financial instruments. There is no second best! #Bitcoin absolutely demolishing gold…
Bitcoin ETFs under review by South Korean regulators, FSS governor shares insights
South Korean financial regulators are currently in discussions about potentially allowing spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) within the country. Lee Bok-hyun, serving as the governor of the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS), revealed ongoing discussions within South Korea’s regulatory bodies. In a recent radio interview, he highlighted that authorities are contemplating the approval of Bitcoin Spot ETFs, with Lee pointing out the mixed opinions within the regulatory bodies. He emphasized ann optimistic stance towards virtual assets against a backdrop of more cautious perspectives from other officials. The discussion around the approval…
Spot Bitcoin ETFs start the week strong, attracting $562 million in inflows
Spot Bitcoin ETFs began the week on a strong note, attracting over $562 million in inflows on Monday amid the impressive Bitcoin (BTC) market run that has seen the asset surge 21% over the past week. BitMEX Research disclosed this in its latest update on capital flows into the Bitcoin ETF market. Data confirms that the entire market saw an influx of 8,377 BTC tokens valued at $562.7 million on March 4 despite the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) sustaining its trend of capital outflows. [1/4] Bitcoin ETF Flow – 04…
BlackRock seeks to purchase more Bitcoin ETFs
Investment giant BlackRock has filed a new application with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to buy more Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs. According to an updated filing on the regulator’s website, BlackRock wants to buy more Bitcoin ETFs for its Strategic Income Opportunities Fund. “The Fund may acquire shares in exchange-traded products (“ETPs”) that seek to reflect generally the performance of the price of bitcoin by directly holding bitcoin (“Bitcoin ETPs”), including shares of a Bitcoin ETP sponsored by an affiliate of BlackRock.” BlackRock filing BlackRock’s fund, listed under the…
Latam Insights: El Salvador Won’t Sell Its Bitcoin, Bitcoin Spot ETFs Land In Brazil and Peru
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue: President Bukele states El Salvador will not sell its bitcoin, Bitcoin ETFs land in Brazil and Peru, and Argentine President Javier Milei aims to criminalize central bank money issuance. El Salvador Won’t Sell […] Original
Bitcoin retests $64k as spot BTC ETFs hit record volumes, Nigeria fines Binance $10b, Musk sues OpenAI’s Sam Altman | Weekly Recap
Last week saw a major price uptick that led to Bitcoin (BTC) retesting $64,000 as spot BTC ETFs recorded all-time high volumes. Meanwhile, Nigeria fined Binance $10 billion over allegations of currency manipulation and Elon Musk sued OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. Original
Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Wells Fargo Begin Offering Spot Bitcoin ETFs to Clients, Report
Bank of America’s Merrill Lynch and Wells Fargo’s wealth management arm have reportedly begun offering some clients access to spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Other investment platforms that offer some clients access to spot bitcoin ETFs include Fidelity, Charles Schwab, Robinhood Markets, and UBS. Major Banks Embrace Bitcoin ETFs Bank of America’s investment arm, Merrill […] Original