Issuers Set New Record As Weekly Inflows Cross $2.2 Billion

Bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds have been online in the US for only two months, but their performance has far eclipsed any other asset class. These ETFs recently hit a new milestone, drawing over $2.2 billion in inflows last week alone, shattering the previous weekly record set on the first week of trading. This is a particularly noteworthy development because, as senior Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas pointed out, this inflow skyrocketed past the 3,400 plus ETFs available in the US, like the SPLG US and the SPY US.  Bitcoin ETF Inflows…

Valkyrie exec predicts fewer Bitcoin ETF issuers by year-end

Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are nearing their first month of operation, with the landscape potentially set for consolidation by the end of 2024, according to Valkyrie Funds’ Chief Investment Officer, Steven McClurg. In an exclusive interview with Decrypt on Feb. 10, McClurg said he anticipates a reduction in the number of issuers from 10 to “about seven or eight.” He attributes this forecast to the financial burdens associated with running a spot Bitcoin ETF, compounded by a competitive fee-lowering trend that threatens the profitability of struggling issuers. McClurg emphasized…

Spot Bitcoin ETF issuers file new AP disclosures with SEC

At least 17 updated filings related to spot Bitcoin ETFs have been submitted to the SEC in the last 24 hours, with experts reaffirming high approval odds.  A handful of spot Bitcoin ETF issuers filed amended S-1 and S-3 forms with the United States Securities and Commission (SEC) following a flurry of feedback between both parties as firms tighten up readiness for expected approval.  BlackRock, VanEck, Valkyrie, ARK 21Shares, Grayscale, and Invesco Galaxy had submitted updated filings at press time. Outstanding amendments are expected sometime during Jan. 9 ahead of…

Multiple spot Bitcoin ETF issuers file amendments with fees

BTC broke above $45,000 as BlackRock, Grayscale, ARK 21Shares, and other firms submitted updated spot Bitcoin ETF forms leading up to the first deadline for approval.  As of 10 a.m. ET on Jan. 8, 10 spot Bitcoin ETF issuers had filed amended S-1 and S-3 forms with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in a final push for approval of traditional financial funds that would track the price of spot Bitcoin (BTC), the largest cryptocurrency. Valkyria, Wisdomtree, Invesco Galaxy, BlackRock, ARK 21Shares, VanEck, Fidelity, Bitwise, and Franklin Templeton…

Spot Bitcoin ETFs issuers get final deadline to change applications

Companies that applied to launch a spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETF were given a deadline to make any changes to their pending applications. According to Bloomberg, potential Bitcoin ETF issuers were allowed to make changes until Monday morning, Jan. 8. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has until Jan. 10 to take action on at least one of these statements. Sources familiar with the matter believe the regulator will use this data to make multiple decisions. The SEC also plans to vote on 19b-4 filings from exchanges that will list…

Issuers reach significant milestone for spot Bitcoin ETFs

Issuers of spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETF) have made significant progress toward regulatory approval. According to Bloomberg, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has provided positive feedback on key filings and requested no additional feedback on the paperwork for several applications. The agency’s commissioners plan to vote on the exchange-rule filings this week. At least one applicant, asset manager BlackRock, reportedly expects the SEC to approve its application for a spot Bitcoin ETF on Wednesday, Jan. 10. Last week, the SEC instructed multiple exchanges and issuers interested in…

Bitcoin ETF: SEC May Notify Approved Issuers To Launch Very Soon

According to a recent report from Reuters, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may notify the asset managers looking to launch a spot Bitcoin ETF (exchange-traded fund) if their applications have been approved as soon as next week.  SEC To Notify Applicants Of Its Decision By Next Week: Reuters On Saturday, December 30, Reuters reported that the SEC may notify the 14 Bitcoin ETF applicants if their applications will be approved by Tuesday or Wednesday next week. This move would come ahead of the January 10 deadline for the…

SEC’s discussion with Bitcoin ETF issuers has moved into a key stage

The SEC is reportedly making significant progress in its discussions with several firms seeking to launch a spot Bitcoin ETF.  Reuters reported that discussions have moved into key technical details, and applicants believe it’s potentially leading to the historic approval of the first Spot Bitcoin ETF in the U.S. Currently, there are 13 applications for Bitcoin ETFs awaiting review by the SEC. These applications come from prominent asset management companies, including BlackRock, Fidelity, Grayscale Investments, and ARK Investments. Notably, in the past week, several of these firms have made crucial…