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As the SEC engages in detailed discussions with investment giants like BlackRock and Fidelity, the potential approval of a spot Bitcoin ETF seems to be moving closer to reality. The crypto market is abuzz following recent revelation that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) engaged in discussions with major investment firms BlackRock Inc (NYSE: BLK) and Fidelity Investments, to iron out technical details for a potential spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF). Spot Bitcoin ETF and...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...