New Hampshire State Representative Keith Ammon discussed the potential benefits of the state diversifying its financial reserves into Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in a May 12 social media post. The SEC approved trading spot Bitcoin ETFs on US exchanges in January. Since then, the products have generated huge interest, with major financial institutions like JPMorgan […]
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Hightower Advisors disclosed a $68 million investment in spot Bitcoin ETFs in a May 6 filing. The 13F filing indicates that the firm holds 709,956 shares of Grayscale’s GBTC worth $44.8 million, 200,084 shares of FBTC worth $12.4 million, 188,397 shares of BlackRock’s IBIT worth $7.6 million, and 23,964 shares of Ark Invest’s ARKB worth […]
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Fidelity's FBTC, not GBTC, led outflows on Wednesday in what may be an alarming development for the bulls.
Bitcoin price revisits recent lows as the BTC futures premium falls to a 5-month low. Is the bull market over?
American multinational investment bank and financial services company, Morgan Stanley has revealed intentions to add Spot Bitcoin Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) into a selection of its institutionally focused funds. This strategic move potentially reflects Morgan Stanley’s intent to expand into the digital asset space while also capitalizing on the growing interest in digital assets. Morgan […]
Hong Kong’s debut of Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) commenced with modest trading volumes, tallying up to 87.58 million HKD, equivalent to $11.19 million, based on Hong Kong Stock Exchange data. This trading volume falls significantly short of the issuers’ initial expectations, which anticipated volumes surpassing $100 million. Moreover, the trading volume pales compared […]
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Inflows into the Newborn Nine ETFs fell by more than 50% during the past week to $126 million from $254 million, according to CoinShares weekly report. Per the report, these reduced inflows contributed to the third consecutive week’s outflow of $435 million—the largest outflow since March—that major crypto-related investment products recorded during the week. Grayscale […]
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Australia is poised to join the global trend of countries, including the US and Hong Kong, allowing their citizens to invest in Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). ASX to approve Bitcoin ETFs Earlier today, Bloomberg reported that the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) could approve its inaugural batch of spot Bitcoin ETF before the end of the […]
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Bitcoin price holds above $63,000 even as regulatory enforcement ramps up and spot BTC ETF outflows raise concern.
BTC Stable Above $64K While ETF Outflows Hit $200 Million
Liquidation levels form an increasingly large cloud above BTC spot price as Bitcoin rests near $64,000.
The tides are shifting in the Bitcoin sea. A recent analysis by CryptoQuant, a blockchain analytics firm, paints a picture of a changing investor landscape, with a new breed of “whales” – high-volume crypto holders – entering the fray and established players holding their ground. Related Reading: Halving Hype Debunked: Binance Founder Says Don’t Fall […]
Grayscale Investments and BlackRock have updated their spot Ethereum ETF applications despite the SEC delaying its decision on the matter in recent weeks and expectations leaning toward rejection. Grayscale filed an S-3 registration statement with the SEC on April 23. The submission marks the latest step toward the firm’s proposed conversion of its existing Grayscale Ethereum […]
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The SEC's approval of Bitcoin ETFs has transformed the market, with inflows supporting prices and altering post-halving dynamics.
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Asset management firm Grayscale has disclosed new details about its new Bitcoin Mini Trust fund, a “spin-off” of the GBTC exchange-traded fund (ETF). The new fund, which was first announced in March, is expected to operate independently and offer a cost-effective investment option to GBTC shareholders. Grayscale Offers Industry-Low Fee With New Fund According to […]
Yat Siu spoke on the panel "Bitcoin's Revenge: Is Web3 Making a Comeback?" at WebSummit Rio in Brazil.
A recent analysis by crypto exchange Bybit has sounded the alarm on a potential shortage of Bitcoin (BTC) on exchanges by the end of 2024 if demand remains at similar levels. The report predicts that reserves could be entirely depleted within the next nine months if current withdrawal rates persist — currently around 7000 BTC […]
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Last week saw digital asset outflows of $126m, with the US leading at $145m.
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Hong Kong further solidified its status as a crypto hub, with several issuers reporting approval of their spot Bitcoin and Ethereum Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) applications on April 15. However, Hong Kong’s foremost financial regulator, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), has yet to release an official statement on this development. SFC has not responded to […]
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Celisa Morin, the head of legal at Reed Smith and a former executive at Grayscale, says traditional financial institutions will likely follow BlackRock’s lead in using public blockchains.
Inflows into Bitcoin ETFs have also slowed, indicating declining investor engagement.
The Ethereum (ETH) community has continued to eagerly await news on approving a spot Ethereum Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) slated to occur by May. However, as the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) maintains a conspicuous silence on the matter, speculation has risen on the likelihood of the approval. This speculation is further fuelled by the […]
Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) surpassed several predictions about their assets as their collective assets under management (AUM) hit $59.1 billion within the first three months of the year, Bitwise revealed in a research report on April 11. JP Morgan and Bitcoin investment management firm NYDIG anticipated that spot Bitcoin ETFs could achieve an AUM […]
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This week’s Crypto Biz explores the rise of tokenization markets, PayPal’s stablecoin, SushiSwap’s move to a “Labs model,” and the U.S. SEC’s decision to defer Bitcoin ETF options.
The CEO of investment management firm VanEck says spot Bitcoin ETFs have mainly attracted inflows of capital from retail investors four months since their launch.
Deutsche Bank survey reveals a split view on Bitcoin, with one-third expecting a drop below $20,000 and 40% confident in its future.
Bitcoin price is now eyeing the $73,000 level, right under its all-time high, where new short positions are beginning to stack up.
BTC price action takes an uncertain turn as weak Bitcoin ETF inflows spark nervousness.
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) and the Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Trust (FBTC) have broken another record by becoming two of the top 20 exchange-traded funds with the longest streak of continuous inflows of all time. Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas observed on April 8 that the two spot Bitcoin ETFs have seen continuous inflows since […]
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The crypto market could be on the cusp of a major boom, according to Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of blockchain company Ripple. Related Reading: Red Flag For eToro? Philippines Investigates Possible Securities Violation In an interview with CNBC, Garlinghouse predicted that the total market capitalization of the crypto market could double by the end of 2024, […]