Bitcoin ETF Updates: BlackRock, Grayscale, and other spot Bitcoin ETFs start trading on exchanges. BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) jumps over 25% in pre-market hours, expecting to grab a larger market share among other spot Bitcoin ETFs.
The US SEC has approved all 11 spot Bitcoin ETFs. After Tuesday’s uproar caused by an erroneous post about Bitcoin ETF approval, the SEC finally accepted spot Bitcoin ETF trading in the U.S. on Wednesday. Some ETF issuers are preparing to begin trading for their spot Bitcoin ETF on Thursday.
The long-awaited approval was supported by three out of five commissioners, including Gary Gensler. In an official statement he said, “While we approved the listing and trading of certain spot bitcoin ETP shares today, we did not approve or endorse bitcoin.” Some crypto leaders criticized the SEC’s bureaucratic approval process.
Bitcoin ETF LIVE Updates: Bitcoin ETF Demand Spurs Premium OTC Offers to Holders
Bitcoin’s market dynamics are intriguing as original holders are now being approached by large over-the-counter (OTC) desks, offering premiums over the current spot price. This shift comes as ETFs, accumulating orders throughout the day, prompt OTC desks to anticipate a potential shortage of Bitcoin for sale in the afternoon.
Bitcoin ETF LIVE Updates: Merrill Lynch Joins Vanguard in Bitcoin ETF Access Denial
Bitcoin and Merrill Lynch are at a pivotal crossroads as the latter, owned by Bank of America, follows Vanguard’s lead in denying customers access to spot Bitcoin ETFs.
Bitcoin ETF LIVE Updates: Bitcoin Poised to Reach $200K in Two Years, Expert Predicts
Bitcoin’s investment landscape is poised for a transformative shift following the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s approval of 11 Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), as discussed by Vijay Boyapati, author of ‘The Bullish Case for Bitcoin,’ in an interview with Michelle Makori from Kitco News.
Bitcoin ETF LIVE Updates: BlackRock US Head Bullish on Long-Term Bitcoin ETF Outlook
Bitcoin’s potential has the BlackRock US Head of Active Equity ETFs feeling ‘excited’ and committed to a long-term strategy for their new spot Bitcoin ETF. This enthusiasm marks a significant step in the mainstream financial acceptance of cryptocurrency investments.
Bitcoin ETF LIVE Updates: Vanguard Opts Out of Offering Spot Bitcoin ETFs to Clients
Bitcoin ETFs will not be part of Vanguard’s offerings, as the $7.7 trillion asset manager has decided against introducing spot Bitcoin ETFs.
Bitcoin ETF LIVE Updates: BlackRock Unveils First Explainer Video for Bitcoin ETF
BlackRock has launched its first explainer video for their newly introduced spot Bitcoin ETF, acknowledging Bitcoin’s growing integration into daily life.
Bitcoin ETF LIVE Updates: Bitcoin Spot ETFs Clinch SEC Approval with 3-2 Vote Victory
Bitcoin spot ETFs have won a narrow victory, with a 3-2 vote in their favor by the SEC, according to the official website. Chairman Gensler and Commissioners Peirce and Uyeda cast the deciding votes for approval, overcoming opposition from Commissioners Crenshaw and Lizárraga.
Bitcoin ETF LIVE Updates: Anthony Scaramucci Backs Newly Approved US Bitcoin ETFs
Bitcoin has reached a ‘watershed moment’ with the SEC’s approval of the first spot Bitcoin ETFs, says Anthony Scaramucci, founder and CEO of SkyBridge Capital. In a recent CNBC interview, Scaramucci announced his plans to purchase a U.S. Bitcoin ETF.
Bitcoin ETF LIVE Updates: Ark Invest Calls Bitcoin ETFs a 'Public Good' Post Approval
Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have been hailed as a ‘public good’ by ARK Invest president Tom Staudt, following their recent approval in the United States. Staudt emphasizes that Bitcoin ETFs, now traded on major Wall Street exchanges, are less about profit maximization and more about broadening access to cryptocurrencies for investors.
Bitcoin ETF LIVE Updates: Binance Reports Sudden Bitcoin Fall Despite ETF Volume Boost
Binance reports show that despite a surge in Bitcoin ETF trading volume, Bitcoin’s price experienced a sharp drop, plunging from nearly $49,000 to around $46,800 in just an hour.
Bitcoin ETF LIVE Updates: Coinbase Bitcoin OTC Trading Soars to $7.7B After ETF Nod
Coinbase’s Bitcoin OTC trading volume skyrocketed to $7.7 billion today, as reported by CryptoQuant, marking a significant surge following the U.S. SEC’s approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs for listing on major exchanges.
Bitcoin ETF LIVE Updates: South Korea FSC Holds Firm on Crypto ETF Ban Amid US Moves
Despite the United States’ approval of Spot Bitcoin ETFs, South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) remains steadfast in its ban on Crypto ETFs. Citing concerns over illicit fund outflows, money laundering, and speculative losses.
Bitcoin ETF LIVE Updates: Cathie Wood Predicts Bitcoin to Hit $600K by 2030 in Base Case
According to Cathie Wood’s base case projection, Bitcoin’s value could soar to $600,000 by 2030, with a potential bull case seeing it reach as high as $1.5 million.
Bitcoin ETF LIVE Updates: Bitcoin Overtakes Tesla, Facebook, Berkshire in Market Cap
Bitcoin’s market capitalization has surged, surpassing industry giants Tesla, Facebook, and Berkshire Hathaway, marking a significant milestone in the cryptocurrency’s valuation.
Bitcoin ETF LIVE Updates: Bitcoin ETFs Boom with $500M Traded in First 20 Minutes
Bitcoin ETFs have experienced an explosive start with a trading volume of half a billion dollars in just the first 20 minutes, led predominantly by $IBIT and $FBTC.
Bitcoin ETF LIVE Updates: Franklin Templeton Debuts Bitcoin ETF, Ticker EZBC
Franklin Templeton has launched its inaugural digital assets-backed ETF, the Franklin Bitcoin ETF (EZBC), targeting the burgeoning interest in cryptocurrency investments.
Bitcoin ETF LIVE News: Bitfinity Raises $7M to Fuse Ethereum VM with Bitcoin
Bitfinity, a new developer in the Ordinal Inscription protocol space, is integrating its Ethereum Virtual Machine with Bitcoin to enable Bitcoin-supported DeFi services.
Bitcoin ETF LIVE News: IBIT ETF Hits Remarkable $2 Million in Early Trading Volume
As per Eric Balchunas, the newly launched ETF, $IBIT, has already seen an impressive $2 million in shares traded, marking a significant achievement for its first full day of trading.
Bitcoin ETF LIVE News: Ark CEO Cathie Wood Has 25% Wealth In Bitcoin
Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood has at least 25% of her net worth invested in Bitcoin. Ark 21Shares spot Bitcoin ETF (ARKB) launches today.
Bitcoin ETF LIVE Updates: Franklin Templeton Gets Laser Eyes
Franklin Templeton, one of the top 20 asset managers worldwide, changes X profile pic to laser eyes after the SEC approved their spot Bitcoin ETF.
#NewProfilePic pic.twitter.com/OZTfkehgUa
— Franklin Templeton (@FTI_US) January 10, 2024
Bitcoin ETF LIVE Updates: deVere CEO Predicts BTC Price At $60,000 In 2 Months
Nigel Green, a long-term crypto advocate and CEO of deVere Group, sees the landmark SEC approval of 11 spot Bitcoin ETFs can send BTC price to $60,000 by March.
Bitcoin ETF LIVE News: Bloomberg Analyst Expect BlackRock Bitcoin ETF To Break Record
Bloomberg senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas expects BlackRock spot Bitcoin ETF to break all-time day one flow/volume record of $2.1 billion.
Who knows what will happen today, and we don't want to mess with our recent prediction win re approval but we watching to see if $IBIT will break all-time day one flow/volume record of $2.1b (curr held by another blk ETF) and if the 11 of them as gp can get near/over $4b. pic.twitter.com/uVApgQdUk2
— Eric Balchunas (@EricBalchunas) January 11, 2024
Bitcoin ETF Live News: BlackRock Makes Over $2M Trade In Starting Hour
BlackRock Spot Bitcoin ETF has already traded $2 million worth of shares. Bloomberg Eric Balchunas said “That would be a great first FULL day for a normal ETF let alone at 6am bf mkt, BUT.. this volume is likely BlackRock orchestrated, slowly loading in the BYOA $ it had lined up. Still tho good early sign of big day.”
Bitcoin ETF News Live: Grayscale CEO Says GBTC First To Trade In US
Grayscale CEO Michael Sonnenshien says Grayscale is the first Spot Bitcoin ETF to trade among exchanges in the United States.
.@Grayscale Bitcoin Trust ETF is the first spot #BitcoinETF to trade in the U.S.
For details and disclosures, visit https://t.co/5664gpB8pq $GBTC pic.twitter.com/ASdsoaux2d
— Sonnenshein (@Sonnenshein) January 11, 2024
Bitcoin ETF Live News: Grayscale Bitcoin ETF Debuts On NYSE
Grayscale Bitcoin ETF debuts on NYSE. GBTC price trading at $41.00, up 1.24% in pre-market hours.
Bitcoin ETF LIVE News: BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Starts Trading
BlackRock spot Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) starts trading on Nasdaq. IBIT price jumps 25% to $27.35 in pre-market hours.
Bitcoin ETF LIVE Updates: Bitcoin Records Over $90M Liquidations
Bitcoin saw over $90 million in liquidation in the last 24 hours. Long positions worth $55 million were liquidated. Bitcoin OI hasn’t improved much in the last few hours, with a mere 1% rise to in 24 hours.
Bitcoin ETF LIVE Updates: Bitwise To Donate 10% Profits Of Spot Bitcoin ETF
Similar to VanEck, Bitwise announces to donate 10% of the profits derived from spot Bitcoin ETF (BITB) towards the development of Bitcoin’s open-source ecosystem.
Bitcoin ETF LIVE: Bitcoin ETF A Win For Ethereum & Altcoins
Ethereum (ETH) and other altcoins are the biggest winners of spot ETF approval. ETH price hit a high of $2,629, rising over 10%. Altcoins also followed, while Bitcoin dominance declines to 51%.
Bitcoin ETF Updates: Importance of US Spot Bitcoin ETF
US spot Bitcoin ETF approval is a pivotal moment as it elevates the legitimacy of the entire crypto market, pushes ahead mainstream adoption of Bitcoin, and takes further step for bringing regulatory clarity.
Bitcoin ETF News: Ark CEO Cathie Wood Slams Gary Gensler
Cathie Wood, CEO of Ark Invest, criticized SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s statement following the agency’s approval of 11 Spot Bitcoin ETF that the approval is not an endorsement of Bitcoin itself.
Bitcoin ETF News: Ripple CLO Says Bitcoin ETF Approval Is Outcome Of Court Losses
Ripple chief legal officer Stuart Alderoty said the approval of spot Bitcoin ETF is a result of the U.S. SEC losses in the court battles including the Grayscale lawsuit
