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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...
Bitcoin ETF Net Inflows Near $1B After Three Days
17.1.2024
Grayscale's GBTC has seen sizable outflows as investors cash following its conversion to a spot ETF
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indicate a significant reduction in its holdings, with over 11,189 bitcoin, valued at approximately $477 million, being withdrawn from GBTC’s reserves....
$9.6 Billion in 3 Days — ETF Analyst Highlights Remarkable Early Success of Bitcoin ETFs
17.1.2024
On Tuesday, the third day of trading for the U.S.-based spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), there was a noticeable decrease in activity with trading volumes falling by 37% from the levels seen on Jan. 12, 2024. The day concluded with most funds slightly over 1% lower against the U.S. dollar...
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...
Bitcoin Price Prediction: BTC Nears $43,000 Amid Core Scientific Bankruptcy, Bukele Reelection & Grayscale ETF News
17.1.2024
In a dynamic week for the cryptocurrency market, Bitcoin price prediction is neutral as BTC is trading at $42,870 with a modest increase of less than 0.25% as of Wednesday. This uptick comes amidst a flurry of significant developments. Core Scientific, a prominent Bitcoin mining entity,...
Grayscale Moves Another 9K Bitcoin to Exchange in Preparation for Sale
16.1.2024
The news sent bitcoin tumbling early Tuesday, but the price quickly recovered
A 2021 Crypto Fund Manager’s Tale of Surviving the ‘Widowmaker Trade’
16.1.2024
Offering a unique insider perspective, David Choi chronicles his encounter with arguably the most notorious trade in crypto’s history. Unpacking the ‘Widowmaker Trade’ That Upended the Crypto Industry In the annals of cryptocurrency’s roller coaster history...
Unveiling Bitcoin Reserves — A Deep Dive Into Holdings of 6 New Spot Bitcoin ETFs
14.1.2024
In the initial forty-eight hours following the launch of the United States’ first spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), data has emerged regarding the number of bitcoins held by these funds. Currently, Blackrock stands at the forefront among all funds, Grayscale’s GBTC excluded...
Ripple’s XRP Returns to Grayscale’s GDLC; Monero and Rebel Satoshi Step Into the Spotlight
14.1.2024
In a noteworthy move within the cryptocurrency landscape, Ripple’s XRP has made a triumphant return to the Grayscale Digital Large Cap Fund (GDLC) after a hiatus of three years. This development highlights the evolving dynamics of the crypto market, where established players like XRP find...
GBTC’s Closing NAV Discount and Steep Fees Trigger Outflows, ETF Analyst Expects ‘More Over Time’
13.1.2024
Last week, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) greenlit the debut of 11 diverse spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), which, in their initial two days on the market, experienced a substantial $7.65 billion in trading volume. Concurrently, while a host of new entrants enjoyed...
Grayscale’s 4,000 Bitcoin Transfer Worth $175M Stirs Market Speculation Amid Record ETF Trading Volume
13.1.2024
Recent blockchain analytics reveal that 4,000 bitcoins, valued at approximately $175 million, have been transferred from addresses believed to be controlled by Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust, commonly referred to as GBTC. Records indicate that these transfers occurred in four separate batches...
Elizabeth Warren Criticizes SEC as Bitcoin ETFs Record Over $4 Billion in First-Day Trades
12.1.2024
Source: DALL·E The newly approved spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have witnessed a remarkable trading volume, exceeding $4 billion on their first day in the market. According to Bloomberg Intelligence ETF analyst James Seyffart, spot Bitcoin ETFs’ first-day trading volume...
US Spot Bitcoin ETFs Rack up $4.6 Billion in Trading Volume on Day 1 — Blackrock Debuts With $1 Billion
12.1.2024
U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) racked up $4.6 billion in total trading volume on their first day of trading. Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, debuted with more than $1 billion in trading volume for its Ishares Bitcoin Trust. Grayscale’s spot bitcoin...
Bitcoin ETF Essential Facts: Prices, Winners, Losers, Tickers and Fees
11.1.2024
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust took an early lead in trading volume as 11 spot bitcoin ETFs open their doors to the investing public. The nine trillion dollar asset manager attracted trading volume of $17.9 million in the first hour. Close behind it was ‘crypto native’ asset...
Grayscale’s GBTC Discount Closes to Zero for First Time Since February 2021
11.1.2024
Grayscale received the regulatory green light to convert its flagship product into an ETF on Wednesday
Grayscale, BlackRock Are Volume Leaders as Bitcoin ETFs Debut
11.1.2024
Here's a ranking of the 11 newly trading bitcoin ETFs, in terms of first-day trading volume
First Mover Americas: Grayscale's Is the First ETF to Begin Trading
11.1.2024
The latest price moves in bitcoin [BTC] and crypto markets in context for Jan. 11, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Grayscale Claims Bragging Rights for First Spot Bitcoin ETF to Begin Trading
11.1.2024
Grayscale's conversion of its $27 billion bitcoin trust into an ETF was finally approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Wednesday
Bitcoin Wobbles Below $46K, Ether and Grayscale's GBTC Jump as SEC Approves Spot Bitcoin ETFs
10.1.2024
After the spot bitcoin ETF approval, all attention turns to how much demand these investment vehicles will attract