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BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Inflows Climb to Fifth-Highest Among All ETFs in 2024
6.2.2024
Only 17 days after its launch, the BlackRock iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has become one of the top five exchange-traded funds (ETFs) of 2024 based on inflows, according to data from Bloomberg Intelligence
BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF First to Reach $2B in AUM
26.1.2024
The BlackRock iShares Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) on Friday became the first of the recently launched spot bitcoin products to reach $2 billion in assets under-management (AUM)
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...
BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Hits $1B AUM in One Week
18.1.2024
IBIT’s holdings consist of 99% bitcoin, and nearly $60,000 in fiat, data shows
Blackrock’s Spot Bitcoin ETF Now Holds 11,439 BTC
14.1.2024
Blackrock’s spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) has acquired 11,439 bitcoin, with a market value of nearly $500 million, within two days of trading on the Nasdaq stock exchange. Blackrock’s Ishares Bitcoin Trust was among the 11 spot bitcoin ETFs approved by the U.S. Securities...
Spot ETF Approvals Will See BTC Value Rising to $50,000 in January — Matrixport
3.1.2024
The expected approval of spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) applications by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission will see the top crypto asset’s price jumping to $50,000 in January, the latest market preview by Matrixport has predicted. The crypto financial services platform...
JPMorgan CEO's Bitcoin Bashing Is a 'Do as I Say, Not as I Do' Situation
29.12.2023
Jamie Dimon's bank agreed to play a key role with BlackRock's proposed bitcoin ETF, just weeks after he told U.S. senators: "I've always been deeply opposed to crypto, bitcoin, etc."
Study: Nvidia Stock and Bitcoin the Top Two Performing Assets in 2023
25.12.2023
With its U.S. dollar value having risen by nearly 160% since the start of the year, bitcoin is set to end 2023 as one of the best-performing assets. Only semiconductor giant Nvidia’s stock has outperformed the top crypto asset in 2023 so far. Key moments such as Blackrock’s spot...
BlackRock Revises Spot Bitcoin ETF Proposal Ahead of Rumored SEC Approvals
19.12.2023
Black Rock's ETF proposal now includes cash redemptions, a concession to the SEC that may improve the fund's approval odds
First Mover Americas: Revised BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Filing Invites Participation From U.S. Banks
13.12.2023
The latest price moves in bitcoin [BTC] and crypto markets in context for Dec. 13, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Now Invites Participation From Wall Street Banks
12.12.2023
A change to the structure of proposed spot bitcoin ETFs would enable authorized participants (APs) to create new shares in the fund with cash, rather than only with cryptocurrency, essentially opening the door to banks who cannot hold crypto directly
SEC’s first window to approve all 12 spot Bitcoin ETFs starts today
9.11.2023
There’s an eight day window between Nov. 9 and Nov. 17 where all 12 spot Bitcoin ETF filings could be approved by the SEC, according to Bloomberg ETF analysts James Seyffart and Eric Balchunas
Spot ETF-induced Bitcoin rally isn’t guaranteed to stick: Analysts
2.11.2023
Investors will likely see Bitcoin surge even more when a spot Bitcoin ETF is approved, but other factors are needed for the rally to sustain, warn analysts
Bitcoin ETFs may be headed for one epic Gensler ‘rugpull,’ say analysts
31.10.2023
While unlikely, Bloomberg’s ETF analysts conceded that there’s always a possibility that SEC Chair Gary Gensler could be waiting until the last moment to deny the flurry of pending spot Bitcoin ETF applications
JPMorgan Warns of Potential Lawsuits if SEC Rejects Spot Bitcoin ETF Applications
26.10.2023
The possibility of SEC approval for a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) has generated growing optimism in recent weeks, with some analysts predicting approvals could come within months. Potential legal battles loom if the SEC ultimately rejects any spot Bitcoin ETF applications, however....
SEC Charges BlackRock $2.5 Million for Investment Misreporting – What’s Going On?
25.10.2023
According to a Tuesday release from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), BlackRock Advisors LLC has agreed to a $2.5 million penalty for failing to accurately describe investments in the entertainment industry. The development is of particular interest as it coincides with speculation...
Crypto market sentiment at highest point since BTC’s $69K all-time high
25.10.2023
The Crypto Fear and Greed Index has returned to levels not seen since the peak crypto market rally of November 2021
No, ARK 21 Shares spot Bitcoin ETF is not listed on DTCC website
25.10.2023
Unfortunately for those watching closely for new spot Bitcoin ETF filings, ARK Invest and 21 Shares’ joint spot Bitcoin ETF has not been listed
BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Has, Since August, Appeared on DTCC Site That Belatedly Moved Markets This Week
25.10.2023
Impulsive trading in crypto markets is nothing new and the movement in the price of bitcoin (BTC) over the past two days over the addition – and then removal – of BlackRock’s proposed ticker for its spot bitcoin ETF on the Depository Trust & Clearing Corp.’s website is just another example
BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin ETF mysteriously disappears — then reappears — on DTCC site
25.10.2023
BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF listing staged a sudden reappearance on the DTCC’s website after disappearing for a few hours