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 »Sotheby’s Makes Historic Leap into Bitcoin NFT Realm through Shroomtoshi’s Ordinals Art Auction
BitcoinShrooms uses pixelated art from the 1980s that is permanently stored on the Bitcoin blockchain through the Ordinals protocol. Venturing into the world of Bitcoin NFT artwork, the renowned auction house Sotheby’s introduces its first-ever sale titled “Bitcoin Ordinals”, featuring pixel art by an anonymous crypto artist known as Shroomtoshi. This one-of-a-kind auction, which runs until December 13th, features three exclusive pieces from Shroomtoshi’s captivating “Bitcoin Shrooms”...
Read More »South Korean Crypto Traders Emerge as Major Force in Recent BTC Rally
South Korea has long been recognized for its robust blockchain and crypto community. Crypto traders in South Korea have recently emerged as key players, wielding considerable influence during the latest Bitcoin (BTC) rally that has seen the digital currency surge by more than 50%, according to reports. The Rise of the South Korean Won Over the Dollar Recent data compiled by CCData shows that the South Korean won surpassed the US dollar to become the largest fiat trading pair in the crypto...
Read More »Bitcoin Price Analysis: BTC Bulls Aim Upside Break To $50K
Bitcoin price started a strong increase above the $40,000 zone against the US Dollar. The price is now trading above $42,000 and the 55 simple moving average (4 hours). There is a major bullish trend line forming with support near $42,050 on the 4-hour chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Coinbase). The pair could continue to rise if it stays above the $42,000 support zone. Bitcoin price is showing positive signs above $42,000 against the US Dollar. BTC might...
Read More »DWF Labs Invests Additional $1.25M in FLOKI to Support the Ecosystem
According to Floki, DWF Labs has helped the ecosystem in many ways, including assisting in listing the token on crypto exchanges to make FLOKI accessible to users from around the world. Crypto market-maker (MM) DWF Labs has acquired an additional $1.25 million worth of FLOKI tokens to support the advancement of the ecosystem. According to a blog post on December 5, the memecoin project Floki Inu announced that the liquidity provider had increased its portfolio with more tokens purchased...
Read More »BlackRock and Bitwise Update Spot Bitcoin ETF Applications with SEC
Market analysts interpret these recent filings as indications of the ongoing collaborative efforts between the SEC and major issuers to navigate the regulatory landscape. In a recent development, asset managers BlackRock Inc (NYSE: BLK) and Bitwise have submitted amended filings to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for their proposed spot Bitcoin (BTC) Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs). BlackRock Inc’s Bitcoin ETF Strategic Moves The revised documents, now accessible on the SEC...
Read More »Open Interest in Bitcoin Perpetual Futures Hits New Yearly Record on Deribit Exchange
The Deribit exchange has recorded a new yearly high for Bitcoin perpetual futures open interest, a record not seen since BTC’s ATH. The amount of open interest in Bitcoin perpetual futures on the Deribit derivatives exchange has hit a new high of $740 million. This impressive level was last seen in November 2021 when Bitcoin hit its $68,000 all-time high. As of this writing, open interest in Bitcoin perpetual futures has fallen to $717 million. A rise in open interest in Bitcoin perpetual...
Read More »Spot Bitcoin ETF: BlackRock Receives $100K in Seed Funding Round
While the SEC has yet to greenlight any spot ETF applications, the new filings lend further credence to the likelihood of a spot Bitcoin ETF approval soon. Investment manager BlackRock has revised its application for a spot Bitcoin ETF approval with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The revision comes on the heels of rumors that investment companies seeking Spot ETF approval would update their S-1 filings in response to SEC comments The new BlackRock filing reveals the...
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