TL;DR Awaiting US SEC Decision on Spot Bitcoin ETFs: The SEC is expected to decide on several spot Bitcoin ETF applications from major firms like BlackRock and Fidelity, with deadlines in early 2024. BlackRock’s Leading Role: BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, is a key contender in the spot BTC ETF race, bolstered by its successful track record with the SEC and partnership with Coinbase. Possible Boost to Bitcoin’s Price: Approval of a spot Bitcoin ETF, especially...
Read More »Spot Bitcoin ETF Talks With US SEC in Advanced Stages: Report
Conversations about launching spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States have moved to advanced stages, Reuters reported Thursday, citing unnamed sources. According to the report, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has begun to ask potential spot Bitcoin ETF issuers detailed and technical questions about the products, a move the sources said indicated that the regulator might soon approve their pending applications. U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETF...
Read More »Vanguard and State Street Steer Clear of Bitcoin ETF Hype
Despite Vanguard and State Street’s decision to abstain, the SEC is approaching a crucial deadline to announce its decision on the first Bitcoin ETF in early January. The anticipation surrounding the potential approval of spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) in the United States has reached its zenith. However, amid the frenzy, two major players in the ETF industry, Vanguard Group, and State Street Corp (NYSE: STT), have notably chosen to stay on the sidelines. While other industry...
Read More »New ETF Proposal Linked to MicroStrategy Stocks Aims for Monthly Payouts to Investors
The fund would use investor capital to buy call options on MSTR while simultaneously selling put options. The premiums collected from these transactions would then be distributed to shareholders as monthly yields. An investment firm YieldMax directed a request to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) seeking regulatory approval for an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that offers monthly income tied to MicroStrategy derivatives. If granted the green light, the ETF is scheduled to launch in...
Read More »Fidelity’s FBTC Spot Bitcoin ETF Inches Closer to SEC Approval on DTCC List
As the growing anticipation for a spot Bitcoin ETF approval continues to propel BTC prices higher, Jurrien Timmer, Fidelity’s director of global macro, believes the crypto asset could surge to over $1 billion in 2038. Fidelity Investments achieves a significant milestone as its spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), known as FBTC, makes its appearance on the active and pre-launch list of the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC). The move places the financial services...
Read More »Bitcoin Bull Run 2.0: Surge in Price amid Subdued Interest
Despite the subdued overall interest, a group that remains consistently passionate is the die-hard Bitcoin maximalists. In recent weeks, Bitcoin price has once again captured the attention of the financial industry as it surged above $44,000, a level not seen since May 2022. However, this rally seems to lack the fervor and widespread interest that accompanied previous bull cycles, according to a Bloomberg report. Despite Bitcoin Price Growth, Interest Remain Subdued A notable indicator of...
Read More »Spot Bitcoin ETF Talks in Advanced Stage
The SEC has been asking prospective issuers to give well-detailed descriptions of their various spot Bitcoin ETF products. It appears that from here onwards, there’s no going back on the approval of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States. This follows after a recent Reuters report claimed that talks between the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the asset manager applicants of the said ETFs have entered into a crucial stage. Anticipation Enters Top...
Read More »BlackRock May Move $200M from Private Bitcoin Trust to Its Spot ETF upon Approval
Rumors suggest that BlackRock plans to give itself a head start by moving funds from its private Bitcoin trust to its ETF. Giant asset manager BlackRock Inc (NYSE: BLK) may have set plans in motion that will put the company well ahead of its competition if the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approves a spot Bitcoin ETF. BlackRock, likely to receive approval according to market observers, may have started the ETF race well in advance. According to Bloomberg ETF...
Read More »BlackRock’s Recent SEC Filing Reveals $100,000 Seed Funding for Bitcoin ETF
BlackRock – the world’s largest asset manager – announced securing $100,000 in seed funding from an undisclosed investor for its latest spot Bitcoin ETF proposal. This revelation comes from the giant’s recent filing with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The development comes on the heels of the company filing an amended S-1 filing with the security watchdog. BlackRock Acquired $100K Seed Funds for Bitcoin ETF According to the SEC document, the...
Read More »Experts Weigh in on Bitcoin’s (BTC) Price as Market Shakes off 2022 Crypto Winter Challenges
For its more speculative enthusiasts, Bitcoin is delivering an early Christmas by racing beyond the $40,000 threshold and showing strong upward momentum. The rally has helped the market to distance itself from the challenges of the crypto winter in 2022. Yet, it’s essential to note that Bitcoin began the year with a precarious start, initially trading at a modest level of $16,500. Experts now believe the premier crypto asset is sitting at a crucial level, which might serve as...
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