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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Almost $650 million has entered Ether ETFs over the past five trading days as the asset surged more than 30%.
Spot Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded funds (ETF) amassed $295.5 million in inflows on Nov. 11, their highest daily positive net flow since launch — bringing them $29 million away from positive net flows. According to Farside Investors data, Fidelity’s FETH led the inflows, registering $115.5 million, while BlackRock’s ETHA recorded the second highest inflows at $101.1 […]
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The asset manager has filed with the SEC to list and trade shares of spot Hedera, Solana, and XRP exchange-traded products.
Nashville-based asset manager Canary Capital filed an S-1 form for an exchange-traded fund (ETF) tied to HBAR, the native asset of the Hedera blockchain. The move comes weeks after Canary’s filed for an HBAR trust and adds to its growing repertoire of applications for spot ETFs connected to Litecoin, XRP, and Solana. Following the news, […]
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As of Nov. 11, US-traded spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) held $84 billion, equating to roughly 66% of gold ETFs’ total assets under management (AUM). According to senior Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas, spot Bitcoin ETFs’ current growth trajectory is on track to fully overtake the AUM of gold ETFs in the next two months. […]
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As bitcoin hits new highs, it's helpful to examine the data to understand where the demand is coming from.
The launch of the spot Bitcoin ETFs (exchange-traded funds) in January 2024 marked a perfect start to the year for the cryptocurrency industry. These crypto investment products were expected to walk the extra mile for the premier cryptocurrency, drawing in more investors into the digital assets space. BlackRock’s exchange-traded fund IBIT has been the leader […]
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has delayed its decision on approving options trading on Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), according to a Nov. 8 filing. The regulator cited a need for additional time to review the proposal and assess market implications. The decision is related to […]
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The iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) surpassed $23.3 billion in net asset value (NAV) in the third quarter, registering a 20% quarterly growth, according to a Nov. 7 to a 10-Q Form filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). BlackRock’s Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) holds 367,805 BTC, worth roughly $21.5 billion, with […]
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Staking could significantly boost the flow of investments into US-traded Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs), according to Tom Wan, a former crypto analyst with 21.co. On Nov. 7, Wan pointed out that staking could help the funds reduce management fees, increase the overall amount of Ethereum staked, and provide more substantial incentives for investors. Wan noted […]
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BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust registered $4.1 billion in volume traded as bitcoin broke out to all-time highs.
Bitcoin (BTC) soared to a new all-time high on Nov. 6 and is poised for further upside, spurred by significant institutional and retail capital inflows and rising market volatility, according to Glassnode’s latest “Week On-chain” report. The landmark surge comes amid monthly net capital inflows totaling $2.5 billion, lifting Bitcoin’s market Realized Cap — a […]
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BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETF recorded an impressive $1 billion in trading volume within just 20 minutes of market opening on Nov. 6, spurred by President-elect Donald Trump’s victory in the US elections. The surge reflects heightened investor confidence in a pro-crypto administration under Trump, who defeated incumbent Vice President Kamala Harris. The swift volume […]
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