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Blackrock and Fidelity ETFs Lead the Charge in Bitcoin Accumulation, Holding Over $2.6 Billion in Combined BTC Assets
22.1.2024
Recent data reveals that Blackrock, the globe’s leading asset manager boasting over nine trillion in assets under management (AUM), now possesses 33,430.56 bitcoin, valued at approximately $1.34 billion. Similarly, the financial powerhouse Fidelity has increased its bitcoin holdings, with...
9 Freshly Launched Spot Bitcoin ETFs Gather Over 81,000 BTC, Valued at $3.39 Billion
21.1.2024
Since Jan. 12, 2024, Grayscale’s newly transitioned spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), GBTC, experienced a withdrawal of 50,106.59 bitcoin. Meanwhile, the nine newly launched spot bitcoin ETFs have collectively accumulated 81,366 bitcoin, valued at approximately $3.39 billion....
Blackrock Seeks SEC Approval to Offer Options on Spot Bitcoin ETF — Ishares Bitcoin Trust Now Holds 28,622 BTC
21.1.2024
Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, is seeking approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to offer options on its spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). The SEC has opened a comment period for a proposed rule change, filed by Nasdaq, to list and trade options...
RBI Chief: Crypto Threatens Rupee Stability, Urges Investors to Be Cautious
20.1.2024
The head of India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), has warned of significant risks associated with cryptocurrencies, particularly for emerging market economies. “It can impact your financial stability, currency stability, and monetary system,” RBI Governor...
Bitcoin ETFs Eclipse Silver, Claiming Second Spot Behind Gold in U.S. ETF Market
19.1.2024
Spot bitcoin ETFs, after a phenomenal market debut, have claimed the second-largest commodity position in the U.S. ETF market, growing larger than silver and trailing only behind gold, in a clear sign of the the mainstream appetite for the digital asset. Bitcoin ETFs Outshine Silver, Secure Second...
US Spot Bitcoin ETFs Attracting European Bitcoin ETPs – CoinShares Analyst
19.1.2024
Source: AdobeStock/Luisa Spot Bitcoin ETFs are already grabbing the headlines, according to a recent CoinShares report released on January 15. In the blog post, the digital assets investment firm revealed a $1.18 billion inflow into the crypto space in the past week. Turning its searchlight into...
Grayscale Bitcoin Trust Stash Dips by 10,800 BTC in One Day Amid High GBTC Trading Activity
19.1.2024
The Grayscale Bitcoin Trust, commonly referred to as GBTC, has recently divested a considerable quantity of bitcoin. Records indicate that a total of 10,823.86 bitcoin, valued at approximately $447.40 million, was withdrawn from the holdings of GBTC in the span from Thursday to Friday morning....
Expert Opinions: Massive Inflows to Follow Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval, Bull Market Questionable
19.1.2024
Talking with Cryptonews, three experts have shared their views on spot Bitcoin ETFs trading volumes. They discussed the initial price drop post-approval, how the US Fed and presidential election could affect the market, BlackRock’s marketing approach, the benefits and downsides of the new product...
Spot Bitcoin ETFs Would Reduce Power of Whales and Increase Stability: Nansen Analyst
19.1.2024
The cryptocurrency landscape is poised for a major change with the recent approval of spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Aurelie Barthere, Principal Research Analyst at Nansen, believes the approval will specifically impact crypto whales, who control a large share of the current token...
Ark Invest Diversifies Crypto Holdings, Buys $15.9 Million of Its Own Spot Bitcoin ETF
19.1.2024
Ark Invest has transitioned $15.9 million from the Proshares Bitcoin Strategy ETF to its in-house Ark 21shares Spot Bitcoin ETF. Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest Redirects Millions to In-house Bitcoin ETF Ark Invest, led by fund manager Cathie Wood, has made several trades based around bitcoin...
Grayscale’s GBTC Sheds Over 13,700 BTC in 24 Hours Amid Rising Bitcoin ETF Competition
18.1.2024
Prior to Wednesday’s market opening, Grayscale’s exchange-traded fund, GBTC, reported holding 605,890.87 bitcoin in reserves. However, according to the company’s most recent update, there has been a significant decrease in GBTC’s holdings, with a reduction of 13,793.09...
Blackrock’s Bitcoin ETF Attracts Diverse Investors, Secures 25,067 BTC in Holdings
18.1.2024
In a recent interview, Rachel Aguirre, the head of product for Blackrock’s Ishares U.S., delved into the substantial inflows witnessed by the firm’s new spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), known as IBIT. Aguirre highlighted that the IBIT ETF has attracted a diverse group...
NYSE’s Strategic Move — Bitcoin ETF Options Poised to Boost Market Dynamics
17.1.2024
In a groundbreaking move, NYSE Arca Inc. has submitted a proposal to amend its rules to enable options trading on commodity-based trust shares, specifically targeting bitcoin-based ETFs. This initiative, detailed in the 19b-4 filing with the SEC, marks a significant advancement in the financial...
Grayscale Sees Over $477 Million Bitcoin Exodus as Blackrock and Fidelity ETFs Bolster Holdings
17.1.2024
Recent data reveals that since the update on Grayscale’s website three days prior, the firm’s most recent figures indicate a significant reduction in its holdings, with over 11,189 bitcoin, valued at approximately $477 million, being withdrawn from GBTC’s reserves....
U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETFs Reach $10B Trading Volume in 3 Days; Grayscale Accounts for Over Half of that Figure
17.1.2024
Since their recent launch in the United States, spot Bitcoin ETFs have achieved a cumulative trading volume of nearly $10 billion within just three days. According to Bloomberg analyst James Seyffart, the standout performer among the spot Bitcoin ETFs is Grayscale’s GBTC, which recorded...
ProShares Seeks to Expand Bitcoin ETF Offerings with Five New Leveraged and Inverse Funds
17.1.2024
ProShares has filed prospectus materials for five leveraged and inverse bitcoin ETFs days after the US SEC approved 11 spot Bitcoin ETFs. Spot Bitcoin ETFs trading which began on January 11, has already seen massive trading volumes, reaching billions of dollars. The newly introduced ProShares funds...
Ripple CEO Blasts Gary Gensler as ‘Political Liability’ — Says New SEC Chair Will Be Good for the American People
17.1.2024
The CEO of Ripple, Brad Garlinghouse, has slammed the chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Gary Gensler, as a “political liability.” Emphasizing that Gensler is not acting in the interests of the people or the long-term growth of the economy, the Ripple executive said:...
Skybridge Founder Expects Bitcoin to Surpass $170,000 Next Year
17.1.2024
Skybridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci expects bitcoin’s price to surge past $170,000 next year if the price of the cryptocurrency remains at the current level until the halving in April. He expects Bitcoin halving, as well as surging institutional demand for newly listed spot bitcoin...
Spot Bitcoin ETFs Present New Trading Opportunities Amid Global Price Swings: Arthur Hayes
16.1.2024
Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes believes the emergence of spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) would be a game-changer for traders worldwide. With Bitcoin prices displaying disparities between U.S. benchmarks and international markets due to global volatility, Hayes suggests that these...
SEC Chair Gary Gensler Sees Irony in Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval — ‘This Was About Centralization’
16.1.2024
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler sees irony in the approval of spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). “This was about centralization and traditional means of finance,” said Gensler, warning: “Investors should be aware that this underlying asset...