Bitwise said that it’s planning to rebrand its entire European ETP portfolio as it expands its operations in Europe.
NYSE Arca filed a 19b-4 Form to list a Bitwise exchange-traded product (ETP) offering direct spot exposure to Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), weighted by their market capitalization. According to a Bitwise statement, the proposed Bitcoin-Ether ETP aims at simplifying portfolio allocation for investors seeking exposure to the crypto market’s most established assets. Its market-cap […]
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After the 2024 US election, Bitwise and other asset managers seem to have been testing the regulatory waters for previously unapproved spot cryptocurrency ETFs.
Bitcoin unexpectedly fell under $92,000 on Nov. 25. Do bulls still have a chance to rally to $100,000?
DeFi Technologies, a publicly traded Canadian firm, has announced the launch of its subsidiary Valour Inc.’s new product—the Valour Dogecoin (DOGE) ETP—on the Sweden-based Spotlight Stock Market, according to a Nov. 26 statement. This marks the first Dogecoin ETP in the Nordics, giving investors a secure and simplified way to gain exposure to the popular […]
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Long-term investors have sold almost 550,000 BTC, almost 4% of their holdings.Last week, one-day profit-taking touched a record high in dollar terms, more than $10.5 billion. The percentage drop from long-term holders continues to fall each cycle.
Asset manager WisdomTree has filed for a trust entity in Delaware, a preliminary step toward launching an exchange-traded fund (ETF) focused on XRP. If approved, the ETF would track XRP’s price, expanding institutional investors’ access to digital assets. The filing aligns with a broader trend of crypto-focused ETFs reshaping investment opportunities. XRP reacted positively to […]
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This state-level filing is seen as a preliminary step toward SEC approval.
VanEck has extended the fee waiver for its HODL spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) to the first $2.5 billion in assets or until Jan. 10, 2026, according to a Nov. 25 statement. Under the terms, investors will not pay any fees for HODL until the $2.5 billion threshold is reached or until Jan. 10, 2026—whichever […]
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Solana (SOL) has recorded a new all-time high (ATH) of $262, marking a historic recovery after three years of tumultuous price action. Notably, the token had once fallen as low as $8 at the peak of the FTX exchange collapse and the ensuing crypto bear market. Solana Makes Historic Recovery, Eyes USDT Flippening Solana (SOL), the much-touted “Ethereum killer,” is again in the spotlight. After dominating the 2020-21 crypto bull market, the digital asset saw its value plummet after FTX’s spectacular collapse, led by Sam Bankman-Fried. However, SOL has staged an impressive comeback over the last two years. Related Reading: $4,000 Solana Price Possible As SOL Breaks Out Of Massive Cup And Handle Pattern At the time of writing, SOL is the fourth-largest cryptocurrency, with a reported market cap of over $123 billion. The layer-1 blockchain’s market cap is just $8 billion shy of overtaking stablecoin Tether’s (USDT) market cap of $130 billion. Notably, SOL needs a further 10% price appreciation to decisively increase USDT’s market cap and become the third-largest digital asset by market cap. SOL will only trail Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) as the third-largest cryptocurrency. Given the token’s recent price trajectory, it won’t be surprising to see SOL surging past the leading stablecoin’s market cap before the end of the year. In the last three weeks alone, the token has experienced a remarkable 75% surge, rising from $148 on November 4 to $259 at the time of writing. While the broader crypto market has gained momentum following the victory of pro-crypto Republican US presidential candidate Donald Trump, attributing SOL’s rise solely to this would be disingenuous. Memecoin Frenzy, Increased Network Activity, ETF Potential Helped SOL SOL’s remarkable turnaround can be linked to several factors that have spurred increased network adoption. One of the most prominent contributors is the ongoing memecoin frenzy, which has emerged as a dominant narrative in the crypto market. Related Reading: Solana Memecoin Market Thrives: POPCAT Reaches New Record Price Of $1.75 Memecoins – particularly those based on the Solana blockchain – have emerged as the crypto market’s top narrative over the last year. In October alone, the total market cap of Solana-based memecoins surpassed $10 billion. This memecoin craze has also translated into heightened network activity for Solana. Between September and October, Solana saw a 42% month-over-month (MoM) increase in active addresses, amounting to approximately 123 million. Besides benefitting from the memecoin narrative, Solana has also seen increased decentralized finance (DeFi) activity throughout the year. According to DefiLlama data, Solana is home to the second-largest DeFi ecosystem in the world, with a total value locked (TVL) of $9.265 billion. In addition, there are growing prospects for a Solana-based exchange-traded fund (ETF). A recent report indicates that the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is holding active talks with multiple asset managers regarding the potential launch of a new spot Solana ETF. While SOL’s achievement of a new ATH is impressive, experts believe the token still has significant growth potential. At the time of writing, SOL trades at $259, up 6.2% over the past 24 hours. Featured image from Unsplash, charts from DefiLlama.com and Tradingview.com
The US Bitcoin and crypto market have been on uncharted waters recently, and many are excited and optimistic. Charles Schwab, a leading financial company with $7 trillion in assets, is one of the recent companies taking an interest in this “hot industry.” Related Reading: Trump Enters The Crypto Arena With Bakkt Acquisition – Details According […]
Cboe Global Markets is set to launch the first cash-settled options tied to the price of spot Bitcoin (BTC), with trading set to begin on Dec. 2, according to a Nov. 22 press release. These options will be based on the Cboe Bitcoin Us ETF Index (CBTX), designed to reflect the performance of spot Bitcoin […]
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Bitwise Asset Management has taken a significant step toward launching a spot Solana exchange-traded fund (ETF). On Nov. 20, the company registered a statutory trust in Delaware through CSC Delaware Trust, signaling plans to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for approval. Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley confirmed the registration in a Nov. 20 […]
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The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has delayed its decision on Franklin Templeton’s application to launch a crypto index exchange-traded fund (ETF) offering exposure to Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) to Jan. 6, 2025. The SEC initially had a 45-day deadline to decide, which would have fallen on Nov. 22. However, under Section 19(b)(2) […]
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According to Eric Balchunas, the launch of the Bitcoin ETF in the United States was the most successful ETF launch in history.
South Korea’s financial watchdog has doubled its restrictive stance toward crypto, rejecting the launch of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that track companies linked to digital assets. Local media reported on Nov. 20 the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS), citing policies rooted in a 2017 government directive, has barred asset managers from introducing ETFs focused on firms like Coinbase. This […]
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BlackRock’s IBIT was the first bitcoin ETF to launch with options tied to it. The rest of the pack is coming today.
Bitcoin (BTC) reached a new all-time high of $93,970.91 on Nov. 19, roughly $500 above its previous price peak less than a week ago. BTC rose 3% over the past 24 hours. According to CryptoSlate data, Solana (SOL) closely followed Bitcoin’s performance, with a 2.7% price increase, reaching $244 at the time of publication. Meanwhile, […]
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Bitcoin analysts and traders have long dreamed of a $100,000 BTC price, but what would the achievement mean for derivatives markets?
Spot Bitcoin ETFs hurdle its biggest legal roadblock to date after the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) clarified that it’s no longer taking a role in clearing BTC ETF options. In a staff advisory dated November 15th, the CFTC, through its Division of Clearing and Risk, announced that it was transferring the approving authority […]
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has warned the public about two foreign-based crypto companies allegedly misrepresenting themselves as banks. The firms were found to have used the term “bank” when describing their products and services, potentially misleading consumers. HKMA Cracks Down On Crypto Firms Posing As Banks The HKMA, which also serves as Hong Kong’s central […]
Soccer player George Boyd made over 100 Premier League appearances and has now joined crypto ETF issuer Jacobi Asset Management as an ambassador.
Bitwise Asset Management is preparing to enhance its crypto product lineup by converting the Bitwise 10 Crypto Index Fund (BITW) into an exchange-traded fund (ETF), according to a Nov. 14 statement. Bitwise revealed that NYSE Arca has filed to uplist BITW as the first crypto index fund to achieve ETF status. This marks a significant […]
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Bitcoin's price has now corrected approximately 6% since the all-time high break on Nov. 13.
US-traded spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETF) collectively hold approximately 1.07 million BTC as of Nov. 14, worth nearly $96 billion at current prices. Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart highlighted that the ETFs might soon surpass Bitcoin’s pseudonymous creator Satoshi Nakamoto’s stash, estimated at 1.1 million BTC. Moreover, Bloomberg senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas pointed […]
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Bitcoin dominance continues its uptrend and hits new highs as ETF inflows soar.
A notable 65% of the survey respondents are bullish long-term, with 63% mulling more allocation to digital assets in the next three to six months.
The current Bitcoin (BTC) rally could extend until mid-2025, with a potential price peak before a US recession. Bitcoin Could Peak In Mid-2025 Before US Recession A recent Copper Research report, a recent crypto research firm, posits that the leading cryptocurrency by market cap could extend its bullish momentum until mid-2025. Related Reading: Bitcoin Data Reveals Bulls Are Growing But Still Behind March 2024 Peak – Details As of November 13, Bitcoin is on day 555 of its current market cycle, and a price peak for the digital asset could arrive within the next 200 days. Notably, this peak may coincide with a potential US recession forecasted for mid-2025. According to the report, Bitcoin’s market cycles average 756 days. The starting point of these cycles is when the annual average growth of Bitcoin’s market capitalization turns positive, while the endpoint is when it hits a price peak. The report marks the beginning of the current market cycle around mid-2023, just before asset manager BlackRock filed for a BTC exchange-traded fund (ETF). Should Bitcoin stay true to its historical price patterns, the digital asset can hit its price peak for this cycle sometime around mid-2025. The report cites estimates by JPMorgan about the likelihood of a US recession in mid-2025. As a result, BTC’s price peak might align with a potential US economic downturn. Based on data from Treasury spreads, JPMorgan gives a 45% chance of a potential US recession by mid-2025. The report further highlights the gap between BTC’s price top and realized volatility. For the uninitiated, realized volatility measures BTC’s price fluctuations over a specific period, showing the standard deviation of the asset’s returns from the market’s mean return. BTC’s realized volatility currently stands at around 50%, indicating that its volatility is only halfway to previous bull market peaks. Another bullish technical indicator for the BTC price trajectory is its filtered relative strength index (RSI). The report reads: Currently, the RSI sits at 60 – well below previous bull market highs – indicating considerable room for Bitcoin to continue building momentum into the new year. BTC Could Rise Further, But Caution Is Necessary The digital assets market has been on a strong upward trend since pro-crypto Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 US presidential election. Related Reading: Bitcoin ETFs See Historic Surge – Institutions Go Bullish On BTC With $1.38 Billion Record Inflows Notably, the emerging industry has witnessed its total market cap surge beyond $3 trillion for the first time since November 2021. The rise in total crypto market cap – largely driven by BTC – is not surprising since the Trump administration is speculated to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve akin to that of El Salvador under Nayib Bukele. Bitcoin’s unprecedented price action has propelled the digital asset’s total market cap beyond that of silver, solidifying it as the 8th largest global asset by market cap in existence. With this in mind, it will be interesting to see how BTC dominance (BTC.D) behaves in the coming weeks, especially after facing rejection just below the $90,000 level. Currently hovering slightly above 60%, a fall in BTC.D could signal a capital rotation from BTC into altcoins, potentially benefiting smaller-cap digital assets. BTC trades at $87,767 at press time, up 1.1% in the past 24 hours. The asset’s total market cap sits at $1.738 trillion. Featured image from Unsplash, Chart from TradingView.com
Data suggests Bitcoin’s all-time high rally to $93,400 is far from over.
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has surpassed every exchange-traded fund (ETF) launched in the past decade in terms of total assets. On Nov. 13, Bloomberg’s ETF analyst Eric Balchunas reported that IBIT reached $40 billion in assets— just two weeks after hitting $30 billion. This achievement came in a record 211 days, almost 6x lower […]
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