spot bitcoin ETF
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Google’s newest crypto ad policy targets products where investors can “trade shares in trusts” holding crypto
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A proposed fund would use a “synthetic covered call strategy” to offer indirect exposure to the share price of the largest publicly traded holder of bitcoin
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The SEC is mulling over 13 bitcoin ETF proposals that are continuously being updated ahead of expected rulings next month
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A new Reuters report claims that applicants and the SEC continue to work out spot bitcoin ETF details
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Potential approval of a spot bitcoin ETF could be “a rare buy the rumor, buy the fact event,” LMAX Group market strategist says
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The SEC could allow half a dozen or more such funds to launch at once, Ark Invest CEO says
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Bitcoin, up more than 160% year to date, has plenty of steam left in this rally, analysts say
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The $1.76 billion of net inflows over the 10-week run is a total not seen since bitcoin futures ETFs launched in October 2021
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Ark could look to sell its $130 million position in GBTC to inject capital into its proposed bitcoin ETF, Bloomberg Intelligence pros say
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Switzerland-based Pando Asset, which has crypto products trading on the SIX Swiss Exchange, now looks to the US
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Agency’s decision to start comment window earlier than expected could be bullish for spot bitcoin ETF approval in January, industry watchers say
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As industry awaits spot crypto ETF approval, the firms are set to launch five bitcoin and ether futures-based funds
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The discounts of GBTC and ETHE on Thursday declined to 11.3% and 16.4%, respectively — reflecting levels rarely seen in recent years
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Traders are still banking on an ETF, but increased risk appetite and a return of the double-digit yield has investors eyeing altcoins once again
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Hayes says bitcoin is the antithesis of statist money “that is here for us, the people”
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NYSE Arca has not yet re-filed a 19b-4 proposal for Grayscale’s planned GBTC conversion, which one industry watcher says could be a good sign
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MicroStrategy holds 158,400 BTC and plans to buy more amid “promising backdrop of potential increased institutional adoption”
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Lack of flows into ether futures ETFs could signal investors await spot products, which the SEC could rule on by May
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From ETFs to ordinals to mining, Bitcoin has become a much more complex asset with highly specialized financial products surrounding it
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The Van Eck CEO says conditions are leading to a “close to perfect setup” for crypto
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Last week’s $326 million of inflows into digital asset investment products was the largest since July 2022, with 90% going toward bitcoin vehicles
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