Since the launch of the BTC ETFs last week, the industry has recorded a significant inflow of BTC products compared to other ETFs in the market. Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit said on Tuesday that the recent approval of the first spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States represents a “watershed moment” for retail investors. On January 10, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) granted approval to 11 prominent financial companies, including Grayscale...
Read More »Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes Says Bitcoin ETFs Could Attract Billions of Dollars
While being bullish on Bitcoin ETFs for the long term, Arthur Hayes expressed bearish sentiments on Bitcoin in January, anticipating a short-term correction of up to 30% in prices. In a recent post on Tuesday, Arthur Hayes, Chief Investment Officer of the family office Maelstrom and former CEO of BitMEX, delves into the allure of Bitcoin (BTC) for investors, citing market inefficiency and its uncorrelated behavior with traditional assets as key factors attracting billions in capital from...
Read More »New Bitcoin Spot ETF Attracting Capital from Other Products, Says JPMorgan
JPMorgan predicts that a lot of money currently invested in other crypto instruments will be re-directed to the Bitcoin spot ETF. Even before the Bitcoin spot ETF was approved, industry experts had already predicted that it would be high in demand. Given how many years companies in the crypto space pursued an ETF, that was to be expected. But now, a report from JPMorgan casts light on just how popular the new crop of spot Bitcoin ETFs has been. As per the report, a lot of the capital...
Read More »Franklin Templeton Takes Lead in Bitcoin ETF Fee War
The timing of the fee reduction aligns with the recent approval of several Bitcoin ETFs, leading to a rush among providers to position themselves favorably in the competitive ecosystem. In a strategic move to gain a competitive edge, Franklin Templeton, an American multinational holding company, has once again slashed the fees for its Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF), positioning itself as the most cost-effective option among the recently launched investment products. Franklin...
Read More »CoinShares Looks to Buy Valkyrie Funds Following Bitcoin ETF Clearance
Being the third lowest performer by trading volume among the 11 spot Bitcoin ETFs that debuted on Thursday, Valkyrie’s spot Bitcoin ETF garnered just under $9 million in trading volume during the day. CoinShares International Limited, a leading player in the European digital asset industry, announced today that it has exercised its option to acquire Valkyrie Funds. This strategic move comes in the wake of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) approval for Valkyrie’s spot...
Read More »Bitcoin ETF Approval Can Push BTC Price to Over $100K in 2024
Post the Bitcoin ETF approval, the Bitcoin halving in April 2024 will prove to be a major catalyst in driving the BTC price above $100,000 by the end of the year. In the aftermath of the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s groundbreaking approval of the first-ever US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), cryptocurrency enthusiasts are optimistic about BTC price potential to surge beyond $100,000 this year. Investors in the crypto space believe that the approval of a Bitcoin ETF is...
Read More »Senator Elizabeth Warren Criticizes SEC’s Approval of Bitcoin ETFs
While Warren has expressed her dissatisfaction with the approval of the 11 BTC ETFs, some lawmakers in the US support the SEC’s decision. In a recent development, US Senator Elizabeth Warren, a key Democratic figure from Massachusetts and a Senate Banking Committee member, has strongly criticized the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its recent approval of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). On January 10, 2024, the SEC authorized 11 asset managers in the US to offer...
Read More »South Korea’s Financial Regulator Says US Bitcoin ETFs Defy Local Law
Authorities in South Korea have warned local financial institutions from offering spot crypto ETFs following SEC approval in the US. South Korea’s financial regulator, the Financial Services Commission (FSC), has said that the spot Bitcoin ETFs recently approved in the US may contravene the country’s law. In an official statement published on Friday, the regulator sounded a note of warning without providing extensive details: “Domestic securities firms brokering overseas-listed Bitcoin...
Read More »Robinhood Lists All 11 New Spot Bitcoin ETFs
US-based customers may now access all 11 spot Bitcoin ETFs in both retirement and brokerage accounts through Robinhood Financial. Robinhood has stayed true to its word by listing all new spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on its platform. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved spot Bitcoin ETFs on Wednesday, including funds from BlackRock, Grayscale, Fidelity, Invesco, Valkyrie, Bitwise, Hashdex, BZX, VanEck, WisdomTree, and Franklin Templeton. Shortly after the...
Read More »Top 10 Major Crypto Headlines in 2023 by Coinspeaker: Year of Triumphs, Scandals, and Transformations
It was a controversial year for the crypto indutrsy. Let’s have a closer look at the major crypto-related events that too place in 2023. The year 2023 has been a rollercoaster ride for the cryptocurrency ecosystem, defined by important events that have impacted the industry’s direction. From stablecoin woes to regulatory disputes, institutional acceptance, and the advent of meme coins, the crypto sector has seen a wide range of stories. Here are the top 10 major crypto headlines that have...
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