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By removing barriers that have discouraged participation, Saylor predicts that Bitcoin spot ETFs will lead to a surge in demand as previously untapped capital flows into the limited cryptocurrency market. According to MicroStrategy Chairman Michael Saylor, the upcoming Wall Street launch of Bitcoin (BTC) spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is a significant event. Saylor recently stated on Bloomberg that he believes these new funds could be the most significant development in the investment...

BlackRock has re-updated its Bitcoin (BTC) spot ETF filing with changes making key concessions to federal regulators on how shares in its fund will track the price of Bitcoin. Submitted on Monday, the asset manager’s latest S-1 form reveals that new shares in the trust can only be created using cash – a model experts deem less tax-efficient than redemptions “in kind” Bitcoin-based creations. BlackRock’s Cash Creation Model BlackRock’s change followed several updates from...

BlackRock has agreed to exclude in-kind creations and redemptions from its ETF application. The Bitcoin price has responded positively to this news. Of the many companies that have been pegged to secure a Bitcoin ETF approval in the United States, BlackRock seems to be the one with the best chance. From individual investors to the crypto market as a whole, everyone seems convinced that BlackRock will make history with the ETF by next year. The company has scored another coup in this...

According to a recent report from Goldman Sachs, 2023 saw significant institutional support for the crypto industry, especially for derivatives trading. For as long as the crypto industry has existed, it has pursued institutional support. Considering the fact that the crypto industry operated on the fringes of the mainstream financial world for so many years, institutional support would mean both more financial benefits and public validation. Well, according to Goldman Sachs, 2023 saw...

This season appears to be one for cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) as multiple traditional finance companies seek regulatory approval to introduce more to the market. First Trust is the latest asset management firm that wants to create another Bitcoin ETF. However, the company is not looking to launch a spot product like others but a buffer fund. First Trust to Launch Buffer Bitcoin ETF According to a December 14 Form N1-A filing with the United States Securities...

After consistently denying approval for a spot Bitcoin ETF for American investors over the years, there are indications that SEC chair Gary Gensler might be reconsidering his position in light of Grayscale’s legal triumph. While he has not explicitly acknowledged any change in stance, he admitted taking a new look at the approval process of a spot Bitcoin ETF following the recent court rulings. Softening Stance? In an interview with CNBC’s “Money Movers,” Gensler said, “I...

It’s nearly guaranteed that regulators will force Bitcoin (BTC) ETF applicants to adopt a “cash-create” model before launching their highly anticipated investment products, according to Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas.  The decision, if true, would have major implications for the cost of managing each fund – and by extension, the fees passed down to customers. In-Kind VS In-Cash Since last month, BlackRock and other applicants have held multiple meetings with the...

Bitwise Asset Management has joined the list of companies aiming for a spot Bitcoin (BTC) Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) approval in the United States. The firm’s ETF has been officially listed on the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC) under the ticker BITB, signaling a growing optimism within the sector. Bitwise Optimistic Following Listing Bitwise’s entry into this arena follows the steps of Fidelity, another prominent financial institution that had its spot...

DTCC data shows that the Wise Origin Bitcoin FD SHS is listed under the ticker BITB. Bitwise joins BlackRock, Invesco Galaxy, and Fidelity on the DTCC’s list.  Bitwise Asset Management has listed its spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) on the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC). This comes after Fidelity Investments listed its FBTC spot Bitcoin ETF on the DTCC’s active and prelaunch list last week. Bitwise’s move is evidence of the firm’s confidence that a spot Bitcoin ETF...

The revised spot Bitcoin ETF proposal from BlackRock provides access to banks, allowing them participate via broker-dealers. Giant asset manager BlackRock Inc (NYSE: BLK) has submitted a revised version of its application for its iShares spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The revised application modifies BlackRock’s ETF, making it easier for Wall Street banks to participate. If approved, BlackRock’s ETF will allow...