The exchange has petitioned the Securities and Exchange Commission to approve a broad multi-share class structure.
BlackRock’s new additions include ABN AMRO, Citadel Securities, Citigroup Global Markets, Goldman Sachs and UBS Securities.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs have captured over 4% of BTC supply, driving up whale balances and contributing to new market highs.
BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has today updated the list of Authorized Participants (APs) for its spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), IBIT. The ETF, which has been live since January 10, 2024, allows investors to gain exposure to Bitcoin without directly holding the digital assets. According to the latest prospectus, BlackRock has added five […]
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Although Australia already has a couple of ETPs exposed to Bitcoin, Monochrome’s spot BTC ETF will be the first to hold physical Bitcoin in its ETF, similar to the United States-based products.
Morgan Stanley and UBS are actively competing to become the first major banks to offer their clients access to spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), according to people familiar with the matter. Sources said that Morgan Stanley wants to be the first major bank to offer its clients full access to spot BTC ETFs and will […]
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Many expect the commission to reach a final decision on spot Ether ETFs in May with approval or denial of a filing from VanEck.
Bitcoin ETF outflows are on the rise once again after a change in the tide last week. These outflows, given the ETFs’ correlation with the Bitcoin price, have a substantial impact on how well the cryptocurrency performs over time. So, as outflows are ramping up, will it trigger a crash in the BTC price? ARK Invest And Grayscale Lead Outflows While Grayscale’s Spot Bitcoin ETF has been the natural culprit for ETF outflows due to its high fees, another fund has joined the trend in a surprising turn of events. Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest saw a substantial outflow from its ETF, leading to a new record for the investment firm. Related Reading: Solana Whales Are Making Moves – Here’s The Direction They’re Headed In The Ark 21Shares Fund (ARKB) saw a record $87.5 million leave its fund on Tuesday, April 2. Interestingly, the fund’s outflows were even higher than that of Grayscale, which saw around $81.9 million in outflows in the same day. For both these funds, it marked the second consecutive day of outflows, although it was more concerning on the part of the Ark 21Shares Fund. This is because Grayscale saw a decline in outflows between Monday and Tuesday, going from $302.6 million to $81.9 million. Whereas the ARK Invest fund saw outflows go from $0.3 million on Monday to $87.5 million on Tuesday, resulting in a 29,000% increase in outflows in a single day. Only these two funds have experienced outflows this week though, as the other ETFs continue to see upside. While Monday’s net flows ended up being negative to the tune of $85.7 million, Tuesday’s numbers looked better with positive net flows of $40.3 million. How Will This Affect Bitcoin Price? Since the Spot Bitcoin ETFs were approved in January, their effect on the Bitcoin price has been positive overall. However, there have been points where outflows from the funds have affected the BTC price, causing it to crash. Related Reading: Dogecoin Hits Major Roadblock As Whales Go On Massive Selling Spree A few instances of this is back in January, a week after the ETFs were first approved. Outflows had plagued the funds and the Bitcoin price had declined as a result. Then again, in March, when outflows turned negative between March 18 and March 22 and the Bitcoin price crashed from $73,000 to $61,000. Given BTC’s performance during periods where outflows prevail in Spot ETFs, this current trend does not bode well for the price. There has been a recovery in the BTC price after inflows turned positive on Tuesday. But unless they stay positive through the end of the week, the BTC price could see further crashes toward the $60,000 level. BTC price recovers above $66,000 | Source: BTCUSD on Tradingview.com Featured image from Business News This Week, chart from Tradingview.com
For the first time, outflows from Ark 21 Shares overtook Grayscale’s.
Despite a net positive flow into the crypto market, the ETF demand seems to have slowed down compared to its peak in the first week of March.
Ethereum investors are navigating the second quarter of 2024, cautiously embracing optimism, leveraging insights from historical trends and market data to anticipate potential gains. Related Reading: XRP And XLM Blast: Analyst’s 20X Rally Projection To ‘Melt Faces’ Santiment’s recent analysis reveals that the number of Ethereum addresses holding coins has reached highs of more than 118,000, with midterm MVRV suggesting a mild bullish signal. These indicators, combined with past data indicating Ethereum’s tendency for robust performance during Q2, fuel hopes for another season of positive returns. Ethereum: Historically Strong Q2 Performance Crypto analyst Ali Martinez recently shared a screenshot of Ethereum’s quarterly returns on social media platform X, highlighting the cryptocurrency’s significant spikes during previous second quarters, notably in 2017 and 2019. These spikes, with increases of 450% and over 100% respectively, have intrigued investors and led them to closely monitor Ethereum’s performance in the current quarter. Q2 has historically been very bullish for $ETH! However, we must consider the high probability that the @SECGov will delay the approval of a spot #Ethereum ETF, which may cause turbulence in the market. pic.twitter.com/TlZ3KZhr4e — Ali (@ali_charts) April 1, 2024 Several key financial players, including BlackRock, Fidelity, and Grayscale, have expressed interest in launching a spot Ethereum ETF. However, the regulatory hurdles present significant challenges, raising questions about Ethereum’s integration into traditional financial markets. Market indicators reflect Ethereum’s current state, with nearly 5% decline in the last 24 hours, trading at $3,380. Despite this dip, Ethereum briefly surpassed $3,500 over the weekend, showcasing resilience amidst market fluctuations. Ethereum price action in the last three months. Source: Coingecko While market indicators point towards a potentially bullish period for Ethereum, uncertainty looms over the regulatory landscape, casting a shadow of caution over investors’ optimism. The impending decision by the Securities and Exchange Commission regarding the approval or rejection of the spot Ethereum ETF by May 23 is eagerly anticipated. Analysts cautiously estimate a modest 25% likelihood of approval, acknowledging the regulatory complexities surrounding cryptocurrency investment vehicles. Ether market cap currently at $406 billion. Chart: TradingView.com ETF Approval: Boon For Ether? Approval of the ETF could herald a new era for Ethereum, opening the floodgates for increased institutional investment and potentially igniting heightened market demand. Institutional investors, previously hindered by regulatory uncertainties and limited investment avenues, would gain access to a regulated and transparent platform, thus bolstering Ethereum’s legitimacy within traditional finance. Such a development could fuel a surge in Ethereum’s market value, attracting both seasoned investors and newcomers alike. Related Reading: Get Ready For A Bitcoin Cash Revolution: Analyst Forecasts Historic Breakout Conversely, a rejection or further delay in approval may deliver a blow to Ethereum’s short-term prospects, potentially triggering short-term volatility and denting investor sentiment. The market, accustomed to swift movements and rapid changes, may experience a period of turbulence as investors reassess their strategies in light of regulatory setbacks. Ethereum’s second quarter outlook is marked by a delicate balance between historical performance patterns, regulatory uncertainties, and market dynamics. While past trends hint at potential gains, the pending decision on the spot Ethereum ETF introduces a level of unpredictability to the market. Featured image from Gary Bendig/Unsplash, chart from TradingView
Consensys highlighted that Ethereum boasts a larger developer community than Bitcoin and operates on a fully transparent and public blockchain.
Only 19% of gamblers betting on the outcome of a decision on whether to approve or deny spot Ether ETFs by the U.S. SEC are putting their money on a positive result by the May deadline.
Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz shared an optimistic outlook for the future of crypto, specifically Bitcoin, in light of recent ETF approvals and the prevailing economic conditions. Novogratz said during the company’s latest earnings that spot Bitcoin ETFs will continue to attract “boomer wealth” that will drive adoption to unprecedented levels. He said: “With the […]
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Analysts believe Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) could see a significant upswing following their launch in Hong Kong due to the adoption of in-kind creation models. Bloomberg senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas further pointed out that Hong Kong’s adoption of an in-kind creation model for spot Bitcoin ETFs could potentially boost the assets under management (AUM) […]
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Grayscale’s Bitcoin ETF has bled over $14 billion and it hasn’t lowered its industry-high fees, but ex-Wall Street analyst Jim Bianco gave two reasons why.
The action was a break from what had been a record seven-week string of inflows.
BlackRock believes that Bitcoin (BTC) will become an integral part of the financial system over the coming decade as it increasingly melds with the best parts of the traditional financial system. The asset manager’s Head of Digital Assets, Robert Mitchnick, made the statement during Reflexivity Research’s Bitcoin Investor Day on March 22. FOX Business reporter […]
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Bitcoin Spot ETF outflows have ramped up this week and has seen the week characterized by price declines throughout the crypto space. These outflows, like before, are being led by the Grayscale Spot ETF as investors believe their fees are too high. This has led to four consecutive week of outflows, which is the second time it is happening since Spot ETFs were approved for trading. So, where does the Bitcoin price go from here? Bitcoin Spot ETFs Hit 4 Consecutive Days Of Outflows The outflows began on Monday and continued into subsequent days. So far, the highest single-day outflow happened on Tuesday, March 19, with total net flows for the day coming out to $326.2 million, a new record for Bitcoin funds. Related Reading: Top 3 Solana Meme Coins To Buy Amid The Bitcoin Crash That Could 10x Subsequent days have seen lower figures when it comes to overall net flows but they continue to come out in the negative. On Wednesday, net flows were $261.5 million, and on Thursday, March 22, net flows came out to $94 million. This marked the second time that the Spot Bitcoin ETFs are seeing four consecutive days of outflows this year. The vast majority of these outflows, as mentioned above, are coming from the Grayscale Bitcoin ETF. In the last day alone, the fund saw outflows of 5,900 BTC, which translates to $339 million at current prices. Then, over the last week, Coinglass data shows that 28,207.5834 BTC has left the fund, causing its total BTC under management to fall by 7.35% in one week. Other funds have also seen outflows during this time but to a much lower degree. For example, the Invesco Galaxy Bitcoin ETF saw the second-highest outflow of all the funds, but only 667 BTC flowed out of the fund in the last day. The WisdomTree Bitcoin Fund saw 10.8.2635 BTC in outflows, while all other outflow figures came in below 100 BTC. What Happened To BTC The Last Time? The last time that Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw four consecutive days of outflows was in January, lasting from January 22 to January 25. This also bears some similarities to the current outflow trend in some was, one of which was the outflows began at the start of the week and carried through to the end. Related Reading: Crypto Analyst Says XRP Price Is Headed For $27 As 2017 Pattern Emerges However, a difference between both times is that the ETFs had just begun trading with trading days fluctuating between inflows and outflows. Meanwhile, the current trend has come after almost two consecutive weeks of inflows, something that could have an impact on the BTC price going forward. In January, after four days, the outflows had begun to slow down, and by Friday, there was a change in direction, with inflows beginning to dominate. Once the tide turned and ETF inflows began to rise, the BTC price followed sharply. With the climb came a more established rally in the Bitcoin price, causing it to go from $40,000 to over $70,000 in the space of two months. If this trend repeats and inflows into Spot BTC ETFs outpace outflows, then the BTC price is expected to start climbing again. However, if the outflows continue, then the BTC price could be in for further crashes. BTC price drops below $65,000 | Source: BTCUSD on Tradingview.com Featured image from 20 Minutes, chart from Tradingview.com
The charter will enable WisdomTree’s newly founded entity to offer crypto custody, stablecoin issuance, and stablecoin reserve management services.
As of the latest data, the US spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) have surged past a notable milestone, with cumulative trading volume breaching the $150 billion mark on March 19. This development is particularly noteworthy considering the spot ETFs‘ relatively short period in the market, following their approval by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) […]
BTC, ETH and a few large-cap altcoins are redounding today, but data continues to point to an “overheated” market.
The world’s largest asset manager has taken “the next step forward” toward a single ledger, instantaneous settlement and ending illicit activities, in the view of CEO Larry Fink.
The Bitcoin wallet has added 100 BTC tranches regularly since at least November 2022, when FTX collapsed.
The chances of approval for the pending spot Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications this May are strained as two US Senators urged the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to reject other crypto ETF proposals. In the March 11 letter to SEC Chair Gary Gensler, Senators Jack Reed and Laphonza Butler advised the financial regulator to […]
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As a direct result of the massive inflows into the Bitcoin ETFs and a supporting bull run, the daily inflows of capital being stored by the Bitcoin network just hit $2 billion per day, marking yet another milestone for the ecosystem.
CoinShares’ global assets under management (AUM) increased to approximately $7.3 billion following the acquisition.
Bitcoin ETFs are sucking up the BTC available for purchase, and the tipping point in supply dynamics will come this year, one analyst says.
Traders’ strong appetite for leverage could be creating the perfect scenario for cascading liquidations.
According to data from BitMEX, BlackRock's IBIT now has nearly 198,000 Bitcoin, outpacing MicroStrategy’s holdings.