Leveraged Ether ETF to Start Trading June 4, Sponsor Volatility Shares Says

Volatility Shares' 2x Ether Strategy ETF (ETHU) will become the first leveraged crypto ETF available in the United States after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) let it go effective, the company posted on their website, adding that trading will begin on June 4.

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Shytoshi Kusama Discusses SHIB ETF Chances: “I’ll Stay Focused on What’s Coming for SHIB”

Shiba Inu lead developer shares his take on spot Ethereum ETF approval, shares his plans for SHIB

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Legendary Trader John Bollinger Shares Take on ETH Price as ETF Decision Nears

Ethereum has risen over 29% this week as ETF approval speculation heightened

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Ethereum ETF Approval Is 'Last Dam to Be Broken' for Entire Crypto Industry: Anthony Pompliano

VC investor Anthony Pompliano shares his take on potential approval of spot Ethereum ETFs in May

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Q1 Bitcoin ETF holders: 1500 entries reported, Millennium leads with nearly $2 billion in holdings

Recent 13F filings show that over 1500 investment firms have disclosed owning around $10.6 billion in Bitcoin ETF shares. The post Q1 Bitcoin ETF holders: 1500 entries reported, Millennium leads with nearly $2 billion in holdings appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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GameStop beat Bitcoin yearly returns in one day, can profits cycle into altcoins?

GameStop shares are trading 154% higher in 2024, compared to Bitcoin’s yearly gains of 129%. While Bitcoin’s gains came from the approval of Spot BTC ETF in the US and the fourth halving event, between January and April 2024, GameStop piled a majority of its gains on Monday and Tuesday.

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Wisconsin state holds $99 million in BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF shares

SWIB's significant $99M investment in the iShares Bitcoin ETF marks a notable move by the state board into crypto assets. The post Wisconsin state holds $99 million in BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF shares appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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State of Wisconsin Buys Nearly $100M Worth of BlackRock Spot Bitcoin ETF

The U.S. state of Wisconsin purchased 94,562 shares of the BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) in the first quarter of the year, a filing shows. The shares are worth nearly $100 million.

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Banking Giant UBS Ventures Into Crypto With Spot Bitcoin ETF Investment

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Vanguard, BlackRock up MSTR holdings, while TradFi firms continue disclosing Bitcoin ETF investments

Vanguard and BlackRock have increased their stakes in MicroStrategy holdings (MSTR) on May 10. Vanguard holds 1. 6 million shares of MSTR worth $2. 6 billion as of the end of the first quarter, up from 1.

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Swiss Banking Giant UBS Jumps on Bitcoin ETF Train

Swiss banking giant UBS now holds shares of Bitcoin ETFs

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Ark Invest, 21Shares drop staking from spot Ethereum ETF proposal

Ark Invest and 21 Shares dropped staking plans in their updated spot Ethereum ETF proposal on May 10. The firms’ previous Feb. 7 filing added a clause detailing that the sponsor — 21 Shares — intended to stake a portion of the fund’s assets through third-party providers.

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Wells Fargo reports exposure to Grayscale and ProShares Bitcoin ETFs

The bank reported holding $143,111 worth of shares of the ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF, Grayscale Bitcoin Trust and Bitcoin Depot.

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NYSE Arca withdraws Grayscale’s futures ETH ETF 19-b4 filing

The US SEC reported a critical Grayscale withdrawal on May 7 that could have broad implications for spot Ethereum ETFs. Specifically, NYSE Arca withdrew a 19-b4 filing containing a proposed rule change through which it intended to list and trade shares of Grayscale’s Ethereum Futures Trust ETF.

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Susquehanna discloses $1.3 billion in spot Bitcoin ETF investments

Susquehanna International Group disclosed $1. 3 billion of investments in spot Bitcoin ETFs in a May 7 13F filing. The company reported holding 17. 3 million shares of Grayscale’s GBTC across three separate investments for a combined investment of $1.

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Analyst Shares Weekly Crypto Watchlist: Bitcoin (BTC), Jito (JTO) and Other Tokens in Focus

The DeFi Investor, a prominent crypto analyst, has shared their watchlist for this week, highlighting several notable developments in the cryptocurrency space. From Bitcoin ETF inflows to the expansion of Velodrome’s Superchain and the launch of the Eigenlayer token, the watchlist covers a diverse range of projects and events that could potentially shape the market […] The post Analyst Shares Weekly Crypto Watchlist: Bitcoin (BTC), Jito (JTO) and Other Tokens in Focus appeared first on CaptainAltcoin.

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Hong Kong Bitcoin ETFs To Reach $1 Billion AUM By 2024 End, Kraken Unit Predicts

London-based CF Benchmarks, a unit of crypto exchange Kraken, is positioning itself as a notable beneficiary of the surge in spot Bitcoin ETFs this year and shares an increasingly bullish outlook for the ETF market in Hong Kong and the US through 2024.

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BlackRock Exec Reveals Huge Sovereign Wealth Fund Interest In Bitcoin As Second-Largest European Bank Acquires IBIT ETF Shares

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From gold to Bitcoin: ETFs excel while miners falter post-launch

Quick Take After the launch of the first Gold ETF SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) in 2004, the precious metal embarked on a remarkable bull run, soaring from around $430 to $1,800 per ounce by August 2011.

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Ethereum spot ETF approval in May unlikely, says Justin Sun

TRON's Justin Sun shares his skepticism about the May approval of a spot Ethereum ETF, highlighting the crypto industry's regulatory challenges. The post Ethereum spot ETF approval in May unlikely, says Justin Sun appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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ARK Sells Last of Its ProShares Bitcoin Futures ETF Shares

The investment firm sold 237,983 BITO shares worth $6.7 million at Thursday's closing price of $28.22 from its Next Generation Internet ETF (ARKW).

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ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF Logs $88M of Outflows, Overtaking Grayscale for First Time

For the first time, outflows from Ark 21 Shares overtook Grayscale’s.

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Burkett Financial Services buys Bitcoin via ETFs

Burkett Financial Services, a South Carolina-based financial planner, disclosed investments in two Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on April 1. Burkett’s latest Form 13F filing indicates it holds 602 shares of BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), a spot Bitcoin ETF.

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Blockstream CEO Adam Back Issues Bullish Bitcoin ETF Statement

Bitcoin evangelist Adam Back shares hot bullish takes you want to see

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Grayscale files to introduce a low-fee version of its ETF

Grayscale, the company behind GBTC spot Bitcoin ETF, has filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission to introduce a mini version of its ETF. The relatively low-fee product will be created from a spin-off of a percentage of GBTC shares.

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Grayscale Plans Low-Fee GBTC Spinoff: the Bitcoin Mini Trust

Bitcoin ETF manager Grayscale is seeking permission from the SEC to spin out a percentage of GBTC shares to seed the new Bitcoin Mini Trust product, according to a filing on Tuesday.

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Cathie Wood's ARK Invest Sold Nearly $150M Coinbase Shares Last Week

ARK Invest aims to have no individual holding surpass a 10% weighting of an ETF's value, making such large sell offs necessary when an asset surges in value.

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BTC Millionaire Shares Outlook on Bitcoin’s Soaring Future; Polkadot and Emerging AI Altcoin Seen as Attractive Investments

As the cryptocurrency scene keeps soaring after the SEC decision on Bitcoin ETF, one name that’s making waves among investors is Michael Saylor, the co-founder of MicroStrategy and a bona fide Bitcoin millionaire.

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Cathie Wood’s ARK Offloads $90M Coinbase Shares Amid Slew of Analyst Upgrades

ARK offloaded Coinbase shares from ARK Innovation ETF, ARK Next Generation Internet ETF, and ARK Fintech Innovation ETF.

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ARK Invest sells shares in Coinbase and Robinhood amidst positive market performance

ARK Invest, a key player in the issuance of a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the United States, has executed its first major sale of cryptocurrency-related stocks this year.  On Feb. 14, the firm divested itself of 214,068 shares…

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Bitcoin Hits $52K, Regains $1T Market Cap; Genesis Cleared to Sell $1.3B GBTC Shares

Some traders are targeting the $64,000 level in the coming weeks as demand from spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) products grows.

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New Ethereum ETF update sparks interest - More inside

Ark Invest and 21 Shares submitted an amended Ethereum spot ETF proposal. ETH reacted positively, with an increase of over 2%.  In a recent update, one of the applicants seeking approval foThe post New Ethereum ETF update sparks interest - More inside appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Coinbase stock could tank 35% despite Bitcoin ETF approval – analyst says

2024 will likely be “a more challenging year” for Coinbase Global Inc (NASDAQ: COIN), says Kenneth Worthington – a JPMorgan analyst. Coinbase stock has downside to $80 Worthington downgraded the crypto company this morning to “underweight” and said its shares could tank to $80 – which suggests more than a 35% downside from here.   […]

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ETH ETF Next? Seasoned VC Vance Spencer Shares His Views

Vance Spencer, co-founder and GP of Framework Ventures, indicates some bold predictions for next 24 months in crypto

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'Rich Dad Poor Dad' Author Shares How Much BTC He Bought After ETF Approval, SHIB Erases Another Zero, Ripple CEO Celebrates SEC Approval: Crypto News Digest by U.Today

Take a closer look at what's happening in the world of crypto with U.Today's news digest!

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Anthony Scaramucci Shares Strategy for Bitcoin ETF

Scaramucci indicated 'incrementally buying' Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana

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Legendary Trader Peter Brandt Shares Crucial Bitcoin (BTC) Chart

Peter Brandt has joined fake Bitcoin ETF hype train

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'Rich Dad Poor Dad' Author Kiyosaki Gives Epic Bitcoin Price Prediction

'Rich Dad Poor Dad' author Robert Kiyosaki shares epic BTC price prediction amid confusion over Bitcoin ETF approval

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Bitcoin's history tells us that a spot ETF approval is not without risks

News around BTC Spot ETF has always affected its price. This shows that the prices of the shares that would make up a BTC spot ETF would remain prone to swings in the coin’s price. During The post Bitcoin's history tells us that a spot ETF approval is not without risks appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Polymarket Traders See 89% Chance of SEC Approving Spot BTC ETF by Jan. 15

Some investors have bought the "No side shares" of the prediction contract to hedge against potential delays in the SEC's approval of spot ETFs.

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Could Pullix (PLX) token benefit from Spot Bitcoin ETF approval?

Cathie Wood – the founder of Ark Invest expects some investors to “sell the news” once the Securities & Exchange Commission issues its approval for a Spot Bitcoin ETF. Wood shares her view on Bitcoin ETF Wood is convinced that the “big anticipatory move” would make some investors opt to take at least some profit […]

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Cathie Wood's ARK Invests in ProShares Bitcoin ETF After Dumping Grayscale Holdings

The investment fund bought $9.2 million worth of BITO shares while selling $27.6 million worth of COIN.

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Race for Bitcoin ETFs heats up as SEC issues deadline

ARK and 21 Shares' ETF application will be decided by the 10th of January. Firms missing this cut-off date won't be considered for the first wave of approvals in January 2024. The crypto marThe post Race for Bitcoin ETFs heats up as SEC issues deadline appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Bloomberg Analyst Shares New Take on Bitcoin ETF Approval Timeline

Bitcoin ETF may take some time after first approval is achieved before going live

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SEC extends comment period on Grayscale spot Ethereum ETF into 2024

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has extended the 45-day comment period on a proposed rule change that would allow NYSE Arca to list and trade shares of the Grayscale Ethereum Trust as an exchange-traded fund (ETF), according to an SEC filing released on Dec.

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BlackRock investor scooped $100k in seed shares for spot BTC ETF

An unknown investor paid $100,000 in seed capital for shares in BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF, which was filed in June 2023 and preceded a wave of applications with the SEC.

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BlackRock Received $100K Seed Funding for Spot Bitcoin ETF

The unknown seed investor agreed to purchase $100,000 shares on October 27, 2023, BlackRock’s latest filing reveals.

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Bitcoin Surpasses $41,000: Expert Shares Catalysts for $50,000 BTC Rally

Bitcoin has soared back above $40,000 for the first time since April 28, 2022, according to Santiment, as the weekend comes to a close in celebratory fashion. FUD and FOMO toward the ongoing ETF confirmation dates will dictate whether $50,000 arrives sooner rather than later.

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ARK Invest Sells Another $5M of Coinbase Shares; Buys Robinhood, SoFi

The sale of 38,668 COIN shares from the Ark Fintech Innovation ETF follows a similar offload on Monday.

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