Grayscale applies for new Ethereum futures ETF

Grayscale has submitted a filing for a new Ethereum futures exchange-traded fund (ETF), the Wall Street Journal said on Sept. 19. According to that report, Grayscale submitted its filing under the Securities Act of 1933.

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Grayscale Submits Application for New Ethereum Futures ETF

Grayscale Investments has submitted a second application for an Ethereum futures exchange-traded fund (ETF) under the Securities Act of 1933, unlike its first application filed under the Investment Company Act of 1940.

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Asset manager Franklin Templeton applies to launch a spot Bitcoin ETF

Franklin Templeton joins other asset management firms like Grayscale that have applied to offer crypto ETFs. The SEC was mandated by the court to evaluate Grayscale’s application to convert its Bitcoin futures ETF into a spot ETF.

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Contrasting currents in crypto market as Bitcoin futures plunge, crypto-margin soars

Quick Take The recent data analysis indicates a critical shift in Bitcoin futures contracts, particularly in the wake of the Grayscale lawsuit. Bitcoin open interest, the total number of outstanding futures contracts, has suffered a significant reduction, with a rough estimate of 400,000 Bitcoin in futures contracts representing one of the lowest readings year-to-date.

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Bitcoin futures show renewed confidence amidst price surge

Earlier this week, Bitcoin broke above the $27,000 barrier on the news about Grayscale’s court victory against the SEC. The decision marks a pivotal win for Grayscale and carries profound ramifications for upcoming spot Bitcoin ETF applications.

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Crypto Shorts See $120 Million Squeeze As Bitcoin Shoots Up

Data shows the crypto futures market has seen a large amount of liquidations on Wednesday as Bitcoin has registered a sharp surge. Crypto Liquidations Total At $170 Million During Past 24 Hours On Tuesday, August 29, news broke out that Grayscale has emerged victorious against the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in its […]

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Valkyrie charts new territory, files for Ethereum futures ETF with SEC

Valkyrie sought SEC approval for an Ether futures ETF, aiming to broaden its investment options. The Asset management firm joins prominent players like Grayscale, VanEck, and ProShares in pursuThe post Valkyrie charts new territory, files for Ethereum futures ETF with SEC appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Asset managers’ interests pivot to Ethereum futures ETFs

At least six asset managers, including Grayscale, have submitted an Ethereum (ETH) futures exchange-traded fund (ETF) filing application with the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The applications are coming in less than two months after the financial regulator received an avalanche of Spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETF applications from several traditional financial institutions, including BlackRock.

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SEC’s spot Bitcoin ETF approval “fairly high”: Bernstein

$650 billion asset manager Bernstein believes there’s a good chance of a spot Bitcoin ETF approval. The SEC’s argument for denial of a spot ETF while approving futures ETFs is unlikely to convince the court in the Grayscale vs SEC case.

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SEC requests pause on ETH futures ETFs

Grayscale Investments and Bitwise Asset Management have reportedly suspended their plans for ETH futures ETFs following apparent concerns raised by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

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Grayscale launches Funds Trust, files for three new crypto ETFs

The asset manager announced filing for Grayscale Ethereum Futures ETF, Grayscale Global Bitcoin Composite ETF and Grayscale Privacy ETF, along with setting up a new Delaware trust

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Grayscale to Argue SEC’s Inconsistency as Bitcoin ETF Dispute Heads to Court

Grayscale says it’s preparing to argue in court next week that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) inappropriately treated its bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) bid differently than earlier decisions on futures ETFs, according to the company’s legal team.

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Coinbase And Industry Leaders File Amicus Brief In Support Of Grayscale Spot Bitcoin ETF

The brief calls attention to the SEC’s continued denial of spot bitcoin ETF while the regulator simultaneously approves bitcoin futures products.

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Grayscale legal officer says Bitcoin ETF litigation could take two years

Grayscale argues that the differences between futures and spot Bitcoin ETFs have no correlation to approvals because prices are based on the same spot Bitcoin markets.

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Grayscale CEO: It is 'a matter of when and not if' the SEC approves a spot Bitcoin ETF

Several bitcoin futures exchange-traded funds are now trading in the U.S, with more to come. For example, SEC approved the Teucrium Bitcoin Futures ETF earlier this month, filed under the Securities The post Grayscale CEO: It is 'a matter of when and not if' the SEC approves a spot Bitcoin ETF appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Grayscale: The SEC must get comfortable with spot Bitcoin ETF

Michael Sonnenshein, CEO of the largest bitcoin and crypto fund Grayscale, has argued that the SEC’s justifications of why it approved Bitcoin futures ETFs but not spot ETFs, don’t add up.

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Grayscale CEO pleads Bitcoin spot ETF as SEC backs third BTC Futures ETF

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has approved another Bitcoin futures ETF. Could this mean a spot ETF is on its way?

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SEC Drags Its Feet On Bitcoin ETFs – Postpones Decision On Bitwise And Grayscale’s Applications To 2022

The US SEC has postponed deciding the spot Bitcoin applications filed by Grayscale and NYSE Arca. The new date for reaching the Commission to give its verdict is in February 2022. After the launch of Bitcoin futures ETF, the ecosystem has continued to clamor for a pure-play Bitcoin ETF.

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Grayscale Prepares to Sue SEC Over Spot Bitcoin ETF

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Grayscale says SEC’s rejection of spot Bitcoin ETF has ‘no basis’

The SEC recently approved three Bitcoin Futures ETFs, but is yet to allow one… The post Grayscale says SEC’s rejection of spot Bitcoin ETF has ‘no basis’ appeared first on Coin Journal.

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Grayscale tells SEC 'no basis' to approve Bitcoin futures ETFs and not spot ETFs

A letter to the secretary of the SEC outlines discrepancies in its rejection of Bitcoin spot ETFs and acceptance of Bitcoin futures ETFs.

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SEC Kicks Off Countdown on Grayscale’s Spot Bitcoin ETF, Futures ETF Mania Put on a Pause by FCM

The Bitcoin Futures ETF that has been the fastest fund to capture $1 billion in assets has come to a stop. Before the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) approval of BITO, several firms had filed for such a product.

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Grayscale Discount Hints At Spot Bitcoin ETF Denial

Grayscale had filed for a Bitcoin Spot ETF after the SEC had greenlighted three Bitcoin ETF Futures for trading last week. Expectations were high that the regulatory body would also approve this ETF which would prove to be a better trading option for investors in comparison to the futures ETFs. The investment firm filed to […]

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Grayscale Investments Files with SEC to Convert GBTC Trust Into Spot Bitcoin ETF

As the first US SEC-approved Bitcoin futures ETF goes live, Grayscale Investments is eyeing to launch the US’s first spot BTC ETF. Grayscale Investments Files with the SEC for Spot Bitcoin ETF The world’s leading digital currency asset management firm Grayscale Investments today announced that NYSE Arca had filed with the US Securities and ExchangeRead More

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Grayscale CEO: SEC Likely to Approve Ethereum ETF After Greenlighting First Bitcoin Futures ETF

Head of the largest crypto asset manager believes that after approving a Bitcoin futures ETF, the SEC is likely to bring an Ethereum-based ETF to the market

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ProShares CEO says Bitcoin Futures ETF Coming on Tuesday, Grayscale Confirms Filing to Convert GBTC into ETF

In anticipation of the first Bitcoin ETF, which will finally be coming to the US this week, Bitcoin hit $63,000. ProShares will be launching its exchange-traded fund (ETF) linked to CME-based Bitcoin futures on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker ‘BITO’ on Tuesday, the firm and the exchange have reported.

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Grayscale hints at plans to convert Bitcoin trust into BTC-settled ETF

Grayscale looks to be seeking to restructure its Bitcoin Trust into a physically-backed fund after the SEC approved a Bitcoin futures ETF.

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Grayscale Could Lose Billions From a Bitcoin ETF

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VanEck Bitcoin ETF Postponed for the Last Time to Nov 14th As Futures Get the Lead Role

VanEck is one of the dozen companies awaiting an answer from the SEC on approval of physically-backed Bitcoin ETF and has also filed for a futures-backed Bitcoin ETF, which is raising Grayscale’s hackles.

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Grayscale CEO Says SEC Should Approve Bitcoin Futures ETF and Spot ETF Together, Here’s Why

Michael Sonnenshein talks to Squawk Box show about Bitcoin ETF, SEC and El Salvador's Bitcoin adoption

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Morgan Stanley Adds Bitcoin to 12 Mutual Funds’ Investment Strategies

Morgan Stanley has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to add bitcoin exposure to 12 of its mutual funds’ investment strategies. These mutual funds may invest in bitcoin futures as well as obtain indirect exposure to the cryptocurrency through investments in Grayscale Bitcoin Trust, the filing details. Bitcoin Exposure for 12 Morgan […]

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Morgan Stanley approves Bitcoin investments for a dozen new funds

American investment bank Morgan Stanley plans to allow a dozen of its funds to invest in Bitcoin via cash-settled futures and the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), according to its filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission published yesterday.

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Morgan Stanley Files for Bitcoin Exposure in 12 of its Funds; Up to 25% of Total Assets

Investment banking giant Morgan Stanley has filed with the SEC to gain Bitcoin exposure in the form of Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) or cash-settled futures for a dozen of its funds. The twelve funds involved are Advantage Portfolio, Asia Opportunity Portfolio, Counterpoint Global Portfolio, Developing Opportunity Portfolio, Global Advantage Portfolio, Global Permanence Portfolio, Global Opportunity […] The post Morgan Stanley Files for Bitcoin Exposure in 12 of its Funds; Up to 25% of Total Assets first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide.

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Upcoming ETH Futures And Increased Interest From Institutional Investors Will See Ethereum Hit $10K – Pundit Predicts

Developments around Ethereum like the upcoming Ethereum futures on CME, increased institutional ETH interest on Grayscale, and growth of the DeFi sector which is mainly driven by Ethereum-based DApps, will see the price of ETH skyrocket to at least $10K.

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FTX lists $GBTC, $ETHE, and $BITW Spot and Futures

Popular crypto-exchange FTX is in the news today after it listed $GBTC, $ETHE, and $BITW Spot and Futures. These are tokenized versions of Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), Grayscale Ethereum Trust (ETHThe post FTX lists $GBTC, $ETHE, and $BITW Spot and Futures appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Crypto Market Forecast: W/C 28 September 2020

A curated weekly summary of forward-focused crypto news that matters. This week -a major hack at the Kucoin exchange, Grayscale Investments buys 17,000 bitcoin - and decentralized derivatives exchange LEVERJ launches BTC/USD and ETH/USD perpetual swap futures

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New Poll: Over 75% Investors Pick Bitcoin (BTC) As Their Store Value Choice, Beating Gold And Silver

In a poll by CNBC Futures Now, Bitcoin (BTC) overwhelmingly emerged as the favorite store of value amongst its followers. Of the 4,221 voters who took part in the vote, 75% selected BTC as their choice asset compared to gold and silver with 19% and 6% of the votes respectively. The #DropGold campaign by Grayscale […]

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Bitcoin CME Futures’ price action plays a key role in predicting spot prices for BTC

Bitcoin was built as a tool that would provide respite from fiat, but it is also being used as a speculative asset for trading. Institutions like CME, CBOE, Grayscale, etc have developed products based on Bitcoin’s price movements for investors who do not want to risk it.

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Institutions Are Here: CME Bitcoin Futures Trade Record $1.3 Billion

The Grayscale Bitcoin Investment Trust (GBTC) was trading with an implied Bitcoin price of over $10,000 May 14 as investor interest peaked. GBTC At 30% Bitcoin Price Premium GBTC, which has made 24-hour gains of almost 20 percent, currently trades on the basis of a single bitcoin costing around $10,200 – a full $2300, or almost 30 percent, above average market rates.

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Op Ed: Why Your Financial Advisor Won't Talk to You About Bitcoin

Bitcoin is in the news, and we’ve all seen the stories about early investors who’ve made millions and driven away in new lambos. So it’s only natural that people who haven’t invested already are wondering if they should.

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