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Nvidia, Artificial Intelligence, & Bitcoin Dominate Headlines in 2024 | HackerNoon

2024 saw significant events in tech, notably the approval of the first bitcoin ETF and Nvidia's soaring market cap driven by AI.
Nvidia's shift in focus highlighted a broader transformation in the tech industry, impacting gaming and AI workloads.

Solana (SOL), Cardano (ADA) Lead Crypto Market Lower as Traders Grapple With BTC Headwinds

Cryptocurrencies began the week in the red due to fears of large bitcoin sales.
Bitcoin's fall below $41,000 support level could lead to further losses in other cryptocurrencies.

Nvidia, Artificial Intelligence, & Bitcoin Dominate Headlines in 2024 | HackerNoon

2024 saw significant events in tech, notably the approval of the first bitcoin ETF and Nvidia's soaring market cap driven by AI.
Nvidia's shift in focus highlighted a broader transformation in the tech industry, impacting gaming and AI workloads.

Solana (SOL), Cardano (ADA) Lead Crypto Market Lower as Traders Grapple With BTC Headwinds

Cryptocurrencies began the week in the red due to fears of large bitcoin sales.
Bitcoin's fall below $41,000 support level could lead to further losses in other cryptocurrencies.
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#trading-volume

Bitcoin ETF Options Introduction Marks Milestone, Despite Position Limits

IBIT options launched with significant trading volume, indicating strong market interest despite tighter position limits compared to traditional ETFs.

Bitwise, Fidelity, BlackRock See Biggest Bitcoin ETF Inflow in Preliminary Tally

Bitwise's bitcoin ETF (BITB) saw the biggest inflow of cash on its first day of trading, followed by Fidelity's fund (FBTC).
BlackRock's IBIT, expected to be a top contender, attracted $110 million in inflows but holds $120 million in bitcoin and $112 million in cash.
Spot bitcoin ETFs recorded a massive first day in trading volume with $4.6 billion daily volume combined, making it the biggest Day One in ETF history.

How low can bitcoin ETF fees drop before it hurts a business? | TechCrunch

Franklin Templeton's Bitcoin ETF has the lowest fee at 19 basis points
Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $4.6 billion in trading volume on their first day

Bitcoin ETF Options Introduction Marks Milestone, Despite Position Limits

IBIT options launched with significant trading volume, indicating strong market interest despite tighter position limits compared to traditional ETFs.

Bitwise, Fidelity, BlackRock See Biggest Bitcoin ETF Inflow in Preliminary Tally

Bitwise's bitcoin ETF (BITB) saw the biggest inflow of cash on its first day of trading, followed by Fidelity's fund (FBTC).
BlackRock's IBIT, expected to be a top contender, attracted $110 million in inflows but holds $120 million in bitcoin and $112 million in cash.
Spot bitcoin ETFs recorded a massive first day in trading volume with $4.6 billion daily volume combined, making it the biggest Day One in ETF history.

How low can bitcoin ETF fees drop before it hurts a business? | TechCrunch

Franklin Templeton's Bitcoin ETF has the lowest fee at 19 basis points
Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $4.6 billion in trading volume on their first day
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#blackrock

Bitcoin ETFs Remove Nearly Five Times Daily Supply as Ethereum ETFs See Strong Rebound

Bitcoin and Ether ETFs have seen significant inflows recently, with Bitcoin leading and highlighting growing investor interest despite market volatility.

BlackRock Takes the Crown for the Largest Spot Bitcoin ETF From Grayscale

BlackRock's IBIT is now the largest spot bitcoin ETF in the U.S.

BlackRock's $20 Billion IBIT Becomes The World's Largest Bitcoin ETF

BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has surpassed Grayscale's Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) to become the world's largest Bitcoin ETF.

BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF overtakes Grayscale's GBTC

BlackRock's IBIT Bitcoin ETF surpassed Grayscale's GBTC as the largest such product, with significant inflows and investments indicating bullish sentiment in the cryptocurrency market.

BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Breaks Volume Record as Bitcoin Rallies to $64K Before Plunging

BlackRock's bitcoin ETF (IBIT) traded nearly $3 billion, setting a volume record.
Market frenzy in ETF trading coincided with bitcoin surging past $60,000 and then dropping down to $60,000.

BlackRock's Spot Bitcoin ETF Records $526 Million in Inflows

BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) garnered significant inflows, with the largest single-day influx since March and dominating total inflows among spot Bitcoin ETFs.

Bitcoin ETFs Remove Nearly Five Times Daily Supply as Ethereum ETFs See Strong Rebound

Bitcoin and Ether ETFs have seen significant inflows recently, with Bitcoin leading and highlighting growing investor interest despite market volatility.

BlackRock Takes the Crown for the Largest Spot Bitcoin ETF From Grayscale

BlackRock's IBIT is now the largest spot bitcoin ETF in the U.S.

BlackRock's $20 Billion IBIT Becomes The World's Largest Bitcoin ETF

BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has surpassed Grayscale's Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) to become the world's largest Bitcoin ETF.

BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF overtakes Grayscale's GBTC

BlackRock's IBIT Bitcoin ETF surpassed Grayscale's GBTC as the largest such product, with significant inflows and investments indicating bullish sentiment in the cryptocurrency market.

BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Breaks Volume Record as Bitcoin Rallies to $64K Before Plunging

BlackRock's bitcoin ETF (IBIT) traded nearly $3 billion, setting a volume record.
Market frenzy in ETF trading coincided with bitcoin surging past $60,000 and then dropping down to $60,000.

BlackRock's Spot Bitcoin ETF Records $526 Million in Inflows

BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) garnered significant inflows, with the largest single-day influx since March and dominating total inflows among spot Bitcoin ETFs.
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#cryptocurrency

Standard Chartered Subsidiary Bank Launches Bitcoin ETFs Trading

Mox, a virtual bank in Hong Kong, becomes the first to offer Bitcoin and crypto ETF trading, leveraging its lean infrastructure for lower fees.

Crypto Bulls Lose $217M as Apparent Grayscale Sales Weighs on Bitcoin

Futures traders saw $217 million in liquidations in the past 24 hours as the approval of spot bitcoin ETFs led to a sell-off.
Fears of Grayscale selling its bitcoin holdings contributed to the drop in prices.

Crypto Investment Products Saw $1.2B of Inflows Last Week, Most in 10 Weeks: CoinShares

Digital asset funds experienced $1.2 billion in net inflows, their highest total since July, driven by expectations of interest-rate cuts.

Cautious Bitcoin Bounce to Face Inflation Data Hurdles Later This Week

Spot Bitcoin ETF buying slowdown shifts focus to macro factors like inflation data for market volatility.

Ben Franklin's Laser Eyes Suggest a Tough - and Quirky - Battle for Bitcoin ETFs

Companies issuing bitcoin ETFs are finding creative ways to distinguish themselves from competitors
Laser eyes and embracing crypto culture are some of the strategies being used

Australians More Likely to Invest in Spot Bitcoin ETFs After U.S. Approval: Study

25% of Australians view bitcoin more favorably post-spot bitcoin ETF approval
General awareness of cryptocurrency among Australians at a new high of 95%

Standard Chartered Subsidiary Bank Launches Bitcoin ETFs Trading

Mox, a virtual bank in Hong Kong, becomes the first to offer Bitcoin and crypto ETF trading, leveraging its lean infrastructure for lower fees.

Crypto Bulls Lose $217M as Apparent Grayscale Sales Weighs on Bitcoin

Futures traders saw $217 million in liquidations in the past 24 hours as the approval of spot bitcoin ETFs led to a sell-off.
Fears of Grayscale selling its bitcoin holdings contributed to the drop in prices.

Crypto Investment Products Saw $1.2B of Inflows Last Week, Most in 10 Weeks: CoinShares

Digital asset funds experienced $1.2 billion in net inflows, their highest total since July, driven by expectations of interest-rate cuts.

Cautious Bitcoin Bounce to Face Inflation Data Hurdles Later This Week

Spot Bitcoin ETF buying slowdown shifts focus to macro factors like inflation data for market volatility.

Ben Franklin's Laser Eyes Suggest a Tough - and Quirky - Battle for Bitcoin ETFs

Companies issuing bitcoin ETFs are finding creative ways to distinguish themselves from competitors
Laser eyes and embracing crypto culture are some of the strategies being used

Australians More Likely to Invest in Spot Bitcoin ETFs After U.S. Approval: Study

25% of Australians view bitcoin more favorably post-spot bitcoin ETF approval
General awareness of cryptocurrency among Australians at a new high of 95%
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#nyse

NYSE Scrubs Plan to List Bitcoin ETF Options

The NYSE has withdrawn its proposal to trade options based on Bitcoin ETFs amid ongoing SEC reviews.

NYSE Would Consider Crypto Trading If Regulatory Picture Were Clearer, President Says at Consensus 2024

NYSE open to crypto trading with clear regulation

NYSE Scrubs Plan to List Bitcoin ETF Options

The NYSE has withdrawn its proposal to trade options based on Bitcoin ETFs amid ongoing SEC reviews.

NYSE Would Consider Crypto Trading If Regulatory Picture Were Clearer, President Says at Consensus 2024

NYSE open to crypto trading with clear regulation
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The Effect of Bitcoin ETF Inflows on the Market

Continual innovation is key for business success, driving advancements in the digital currency industry.

Asia's First Inverse Bitcoin ETF to Launch Tomorrow in Hong Kong

Asia's first inverse Bitcoin ETF launches on HKEX, allowing traders to short Bitcoin futures for inverse performance.
#market-sentiment

Is Crypto on the Cusp of a Bull or Bear Market? Using Consensus 2024 as a Barometer

Market sentiment uncertainty at Consensus 2024.

Crypto for Advisors: Are ETH ETFs Coming?

Spot Ether ETF approval likely imminent despite recent market skepticism.
Main arguments for and against Spot Ether ETF approval being debated as May 23 SEC decision approaches.

Is Crypto on the Cusp of a Bull or Bear Market? Using Consensus 2024 as a Barometer

Market sentiment uncertainty at Consensus 2024.

Crypto for Advisors: Are ETH ETFs Coming?

Spot Ether ETF approval likely imminent despite recent market skepticism.
Main arguments for and against Spot Ether ETF approval being debated as May 23 SEC decision approaches.
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First Mover Americas: BTC Consolidates Around $68K as IBIT Overtakes GBTC

BlackRock's spot bitcoin ETF surpasses Grayscale's, boosted by $102 million inflow, signaling bullish sentiment in the market.
#vanguard

Ex-BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Lead Appointed New Vanguard CEO

Vanguard names new CEO, potentially signaling a shift towards Bitcoin ETF offerings.

Incoming Vanguard CEO Won't Reverse Decision Not to Launch Bitcoin ETF

Vanguard's new CEO Salim Ramji does not plan to offer a spot bitcoin ETF.

Ex-BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Lead Appointed New Vanguard CEO

Vanguard names new CEO, potentially signaling a shift towards Bitcoin ETF offerings.

Incoming Vanguard CEO Won't Reverse Decision Not to Launch Bitcoin ETF

Vanguard's new CEO Salim Ramji does not plan to offer a spot bitcoin ETF.
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#australia

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin, Ether Sink Amid U.S. Stagflation Fears

Bitcoin and ether prices dip amidst U.S. stagflation fears. Potential for first spot Bitcoin ETF approval in Australia. Slowdown in Bitcoin ETF inflows is a short-term development.

First Australian Spot Bitcoin ETF Could Launch Mid-Year

Monochrome plans Australia's first spot Bitcoin ETF
ETF expected to gain approval by mid-2024

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin, Ether Sink Amid U.S. Stagflation Fears

Bitcoin and ether prices dip amidst U.S. stagflation fears. Potential for first spot Bitcoin ETF approval in Australia. Slowdown in Bitcoin ETF inflows is a short-term development.

First Australian Spot Bitcoin ETF Could Launch Mid-Year

Monochrome plans Australia's first spot Bitcoin ETF
ETF expected to gain approval by mid-2024
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#hong-kong

Chinese Financial Institutions Turn to Hong Kong's New Bitcoin ETF

New applications for a Bitcoin ETF in Hong Kong are coming from major traditional asset managers in Mainland China.
Hong Kong's Bitcoin ETF is attracting significant interest globally, signaling a shift towards broader acceptance of ETFs in East Asia.

Chinese fund managers seek Bitcoin ETF approval in Hong Kong

Hong Kong may approve Bitcoin ETF linked to BTC, attracting significant demand from Chinese investors through Southbound Stock Connect program.

Hong Kong-Based Asset Manager VSFG and Value Partners Apply for Spot Bitcoin ETF

Asset managers VSFG and Value Partners have applied for a spot bitcoin ETF in Hong Kong.
SFC is expected to allow in-kind creations and redemptions for spot bitcoin ETFs.

Chinese Financial Institutions Turn to Hong Kong's New Bitcoin ETF

New applications for a Bitcoin ETF in Hong Kong are coming from major traditional asset managers in Mainland China.
Hong Kong's Bitcoin ETF is attracting significant interest globally, signaling a shift towards broader acceptance of ETFs in East Asia.

Chinese fund managers seek Bitcoin ETF approval in Hong Kong

Hong Kong may approve Bitcoin ETF linked to BTC, attracting significant demand from Chinese investors through Southbound Stock Connect program.

Hong Kong-Based Asset Manager VSFG and Value Partners Apply for Spot Bitcoin ETF

Asset managers VSFG and Value Partners have applied for a spot bitcoin ETF in Hong Kong.
SFC is expected to allow in-kind creations and redemptions for spot bitcoin ETFs.
morehong-kong
#grayscale

First Mover Americas: Franklin Templeton's Bitcoin ETF Becomes the Cheapest

Grayscale's bitcoin fund, GBTC, saw its discount to net asset value (NAV) shrink to 0% following approval to convert into a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF).
Franklin Templeton reduced the fee on its bitcoin ETF to 0.19% of net assets, making it the cheapest option among new investment products.
UBS will allow some clients to trade bitcoin ETFs but with certain conditions, including not soliciting these trades and limiting access for accounts with lower risk tolerance.

Grayscale Bitcoin ETF Sees Record Lowest Daily Outflow of $18M

Grayscale's BTC ETF experienced $18 million in outflows, a record low since its launch.
Genesis selling shares due to bankruptcy process and high annual fees contribute to the GBTC product's consistent outflows.

Grayscale Claims Bragging Rights for First Spot Bitcoin ETF to Trade

Grayscale's GBTC became the first spot bitcoin ETF to begin trading after receiving approval from the SEC.
The approval of GBTC and other spot bitcoin ETFs marks a historic milestone for the cryptocurrency industry.

First Mover Americas: Franklin Templeton's Bitcoin ETF Becomes the Cheapest

Grayscale's bitcoin fund, GBTC, saw its discount to net asset value (NAV) shrink to 0% following approval to convert into a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF).
Franklin Templeton reduced the fee on its bitcoin ETF to 0.19% of net assets, making it the cheapest option among new investment products.
UBS will allow some clients to trade bitcoin ETFs but with certain conditions, including not soliciting these trades and limiting access for accounts with lower risk tolerance.

Grayscale Bitcoin ETF Sees Record Lowest Daily Outflow of $18M

Grayscale's BTC ETF experienced $18 million in outflows, a record low since its launch.
Genesis selling shares due to bankruptcy process and high annual fees contribute to the GBTC product's consistent outflows.

Grayscale Claims Bragging Rights for First Spot Bitcoin ETF to Trade

Grayscale's GBTC became the first spot bitcoin ETF to begin trading after receiving approval from the SEC.
The approval of GBTC and other spot bitcoin ETFs marks a historic milestone for the cryptocurrency industry.
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#cryptocurrency-market

Bernstein Is 'Now More Convinced' That Bitcoin Will Hit $150K After Massive Rally

Bitcoin ETF inflows surpass expectations
Broker more convinced of $150K Bitcoin target
Bitcoin mining stocks recommended for crypto market rally

Bitcoin ETF Fever Drives Ethereum to 32-Month Low Versus BTC

Ethereum's ether (ETH) has reached its lowest price versus bitcoin (BTC) since April 2021.
Bitcoin's dominance in the cryptocurrency market has risen from 39% to 54% in the past 14 months.

Bitcoin outlook: Will the cryptocurrency market recover?

Bitcoin price dropped to $38,555 and rose above $40,000, triggering massive liquidation in the cryptocurrency market.
The decline in Bitcoin prices may be due to GBTC redemption through bankrupt exchange FTX and the approval of a Bitcoin ETF by the SEC.

Australian Asset Manager Monochrome Applies With Cboe Australia for a Spot Bitcoin ETF, Eyes Decision By Mid-Year

Monochrome Asset Management has applied for a spot Bitcoin ETF in Australia with Cboe Australia.
Cboe Australia is expected to make a decision on the Bitcoin ETF application before mid-2024.

Bernstein Is 'Now More Convinced' That Bitcoin Will Hit $150K After Massive Rally

Bitcoin ETF inflows surpass expectations
Broker more convinced of $150K Bitcoin target
Bitcoin mining stocks recommended for crypto market rally

Bitcoin ETF Fever Drives Ethereum to 32-Month Low Versus BTC

Ethereum's ether (ETH) has reached its lowest price versus bitcoin (BTC) since April 2021.
Bitcoin's dominance in the cryptocurrency market has risen from 39% to 54% in the past 14 months.

Bitcoin outlook: Will the cryptocurrency market recover?

Bitcoin price dropped to $38,555 and rose above $40,000, triggering massive liquidation in the cryptocurrency market.
The decline in Bitcoin prices may be due to GBTC redemption through bankrupt exchange FTX and the approval of a Bitcoin ETF by the SEC.

Australian Asset Manager Monochrome Applies With Cboe Australia for a Spot Bitcoin ETF, Eyes Decision By Mid-Year

Monochrome Asset Management has applied for a spot Bitcoin ETF in Australia with Cboe Australia.
Cboe Australia is expected to make a decision on the Bitcoin ETF application before mid-2024.
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BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Says He's "Very Bullish On The Long Term Viability of Bitcoin"

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink is bullish on Bitcoin's long-term viability, with their $IBIT spot Bitcoin ETF being the fastest-growing ever.

U.S Has its Eleventh Spot Bitcoin ETF After Hashdex Fund Conversion

Hashdex converted Bitcoin Futures ETF into Spot Bitcoin ETF under ticker DEFI.
DEFI can hold up to 5% of assets in CME-traded bitcoin futures contracts for better price tracking.
#crypto-trading

HashKey Becomes Crypto Unicorn After Closing $100M Raise

HashKey Group has almost reached its $100 million fundraising target and now has a valuation of $1.2 billion.
The company won a license from Hong Kong's security regulator to offer retail crypto trading.

Goldman Seeing 'Resurgence of Interest' for Crypto Options From Hedge Fund Clients: Bloomberg

Approval of spot bitcoin ETF led to increased interest among Goldman's clients.
Goldman expanding offerings to asset managers, bank clients, and digital asset firms.

HashKey Becomes Crypto Unicorn After Closing $100M Raise

HashKey Group has almost reached its $100 million fundraising target and now has a valuation of $1.2 billion.
The company won a license from Hong Kong's security regulator to offer retail crypto trading.

Goldman Seeing 'Resurgence of Interest' for Crypto Options From Hedge Fund Clients: Bloomberg

Approval of spot bitcoin ETF led to increased interest among Goldman's clients.
Goldman expanding offerings to asset managers, bank clients, and digital asset firms.
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Robinhood to Benefit From 'Monster' Crypto Cycle, Initiated Outperform by Bernstein

Bernstein initiated coverage of Robinhood (HOOD) with an outperform rating and $30 price target.
Expectation of significant growth in the total crypto market cap and bitcoin ETF assets under management by 2025.
#sec

Bitcoin ETF: A Decade Of Struggle For Legitimacy

The SEC approved 11 Bitcoin spot ETFs, leading to a surge of global investors and marking the crossover between traditional finance and digital assets.
The approval of the Bitcoin ETF is a milestone for the crypto industry, but some early crypto investors still have reservations.

ETF Euphoria Shows Bitcoin Needs Wall Street After All

The SEC has approved the first spot Bitcoin ETF in the US.
The crypto industry sees the ETF as necessary for mainstream adoption despite contradicting Bitcoin's original goal.

SEC Hack Adds to Unease Over Bitcoin ETF Approval

Hack of SEC's X account poses complication for Bitcoin ETF vote
SEC regulators concerned about fraud and manipulation in crypto markets

Bitcoin ETFs Approved: The Industry Reacts

The SEC has approved several spot bitcoin ETF applications, allowing traditional financial institutions to play a significant role in the crypto markets.
These ETFs could drive significant capital into bitcoin and potentially attract $100 billion in investments this year.

BTC ETF watch: Crypto firm Grayscale just gave a major sign that SEC approval is imminent

Bitcoin ETF approval is anticipated and could be a reality soon.
SEC has been meeting with officials from major securities exchanges, indicating progress in approving Bitcoin ETFs.
Grayscale Investments has filed paperwork and been in talks with investment banks for launching and managing a Bitcoin ETF.

SEC Says Its X Account Was Compromised to Falsely Say Bitcoin ETFs Approved

The US Securities and Exchange Commission has not yet approved spot-Bitcoin exchange traded funds (ETFs), despite a fake post on Twitter briefly raising hopes of approval.
About a dozen companies have applied to list ETFs backed by Bitcoin in the US, and the SEC has until January 10 to take action on at least one of those applications.

Bitcoin ETF: A Decade Of Struggle For Legitimacy

The SEC approved 11 Bitcoin spot ETFs, leading to a surge of global investors and marking the crossover between traditional finance and digital assets.
The approval of the Bitcoin ETF is a milestone for the crypto industry, but some early crypto investors still have reservations.

ETF Euphoria Shows Bitcoin Needs Wall Street After All

The SEC has approved the first spot Bitcoin ETF in the US.
The crypto industry sees the ETF as necessary for mainstream adoption despite contradicting Bitcoin's original goal.

SEC Hack Adds to Unease Over Bitcoin ETF Approval

Hack of SEC's X account poses complication for Bitcoin ETF vote
SEC regulators concerned about fraud and manipulation in crypto markets

Bitcoin ETFs Approved: The Industry Reacts

The SEC has approved several spot bitcoin ETF applications, allowing traditional financial institutions to play a significant role in the crypto markets.
These ETFs could drive significant capital into bitcoin and potentially attract $100 billion in investments this year.

BTC ETF watch: Crypto firm Grayscale just gave a major sign that SEC approval is imminent

Bitcoin ETF approval is anticipated and could be a reality soon.
SEC has been meeting with officials from major securities exchanges, indicating progress in approving Bitcoin ETFs.
Grayscale Investments has filed paperwork and been in talks with investment banks for launching and managing a Bitcoin ETF.

SEC Says Its X Account Was Compromised to Falsely Say Bitcoin ETFs Approved

The US Securities and Exchange Commission has not yet approved spot-Bitcoin exchange traded funds (ETFs), despite a fake post on Twitter briefly raising hopes of approval.
About a dozen companies have applied to list ETFs backed by Bitcoin in the US, and the SEC has until January 10 to take action on at least one of those applications.
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VanEck Spot Bitcoin ETF Sees Record $119M Inflow After Fee Cut to 0%

VanEck's spot bitcoin ETF saw record daily inflows after cutting management fees to 0%.
VanEck Bitcoin Trust attracted $119 million in fresh funds, adding over 1,600 bitcoin on Monday.

BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Nears 200K BTC, Passing Michael Saylor's MicroStrategy

BlackRock iShares Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) has accumulated more bitcoin than MicroStrategy.
IBIT has been adding hundreds of millions of dollars worth of bitcoin daily since its launch.

Osprey Bitcoin Trust Looking for a Buyer or Possible Merger with Bitcoin ETF

Osprey Bitcoin Trust exploring strategic alternatives including selling or merging with a bitcoin ETF
Possible liquidation and dissolution if current process is unsuccessful
#ark-invest

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Regains $41K in End of Week Rally

Bitcoin price rises by 2.6% in the last 24 hours.
ARK Invest sells shares of ProShares Bitcoin Trust ETF and buys shares of ARK 21 Shares Bitcoin ETF.

ARK Buys $15.9M Worth of Its Own Bitcoin ETF

ARK Invest purchased $15.9 million worth of shares in its own bitcoin ETF.
ARK also sold $15.8 million worth of shares in the ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF.

Ark and 21Shares to Disclose Spot Bitcoin ETF Reserves Via Chainlink Integration

Ark Invest and 21Shares are enhancing transparency by making bitcoin reserves public for ARKB.
Integration of Chainlink's Proof of Reserve platform for verification of holdings data in ARKB.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Regains $41K in End of Week Rally

Bitcoin price rises by 2.6% in the last 24 hours.
ARK Invest sells shares of ProShares Bitcoin Trust ETF and buys shares of ARK 21 Shares Bitcoin ETF.

ARK Buys $15.9M Worth of Its Own Bitcoin ETF

ARK Invest purchased $15.9 million worth of shares in its own bitcoin ETF.
ARK also sold $15.8 million worth of shares in the ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF.

Ark and 21Shares to Disclose Spot Bitcoin ETF Reserves Via Chainlink Integration

Ark Invest and 21Shares are enhancing transparency by making bitcoin reserves public for ARKB.
Integration of Chainlink's Proof of Reserve platform for verification of holdings data in ARKB.
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Ads For Bitcoin Spot ETFs Go Live On Google: Report

Bitcoin ETF ads have been made live on search engine Google, following the approval of the ETFs in the United States.
Leading asset management firms like BlackRock, Fidelity, and Grayscale are engaging in an advertising blitz to promote their newly approved exchange-traded products.

Bitcoin is expected to set a new all-time high of $88,000 in 2024

Bitcoin is predicted to reach a new all-time high of around $88,000 this year, according to a panel of industry specialists.
By the end of the year, experts expect the price of Bitcoin to drop to around $77,000 before climbing to $123,000 in 2025 and $367,000 in 2030.

Valkyrie Becomes First Spot Bitcoin ETF to Diversify Coin Custody, Uses Coinbase and BitGo

Valkyrie has become the first spot Bitcoin ETF to diversify the custody of its coins by partnering with BitGo in addition to Coinbase.
The move aims to enhance security and reliability by working with multiple custodians.
#bitwise

Bitwise Becomes First Spot Bitcoin ETF Provider to Provide Wallet Address

Bitwise became the first bitcoin ETF issuer to share its digital wallet address publicly, allowing anyone to verify the fund's holdings and flows on the blockchain.
Publishing on-chain addresses is a first step towards increasing public transparency in the crypto industry, and Bitwise hopes to do more in the future to provide real-time cryptographic attestations.

Bitwise Becomes First U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETF to Disclose BTC Holding Addresses

Bitwise has become the first U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF to publicly disclose its Bitcoin address holdings.
By providing real-time access to its Bitcoin addresses, Bitwise aims to enhance transparency and build trust among investors and the public.

Bitwise Becomes First Spot Bitcoin ETF Provider to Provide Wallet Address

Bitwise became the first bitcoin ETF issuer to share its digital wallet address publicly, allowing anyone to verify the fund's holdings and flows on the blockchain.
Publishing on-chain addresses is a first step towards increasing public transparency in the crypto industry, and Bitwise hopes to do more in the future to provide real-time cryptographic attestations.

Bitwise Becomes First U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETF to Disclose BTC Holding Addresses

Bitwise has become the first U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF to publicly disclose its Bitcoin address holdings.
By providing real-time access to its Bitcoin addresses, Bitwise aims to enhance transparency and build trust among investors and the public.
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What Other Crypto Firms Could Go Public This Year

Circle, the stablecoin issuer, is making another attempt at going public after its previous plans fell through in 2021.
The rebound in cryptocurrencies and the launch of a bitcoin ETF may create favorable conditions for crypto companies to go public.

The Biggest Bitcoin ETF Threat No One Is Talking About

Concerns about concentration of risk in using Coinbase as custodian for bitcoin ETFs
The cash-like nature of crypto assets makes the situation inherently concerning

Spot Bitcoin ETF Issuer Bitwise Pledges 10% of Profits To Fund Open-Source BTC Development

Bitwise Asset Management will allocate 10% of profits from the Bitwise Bitcoin ETF towards supporting Bitcoin open-source development.
The donations will benefit three non-profit organizations - Brink, OpenSats, and the Human Rights Foundation's Bitcoin Development Fund.
#bitcoin

Bitcoin hits $45k for first time since April 2022

Bitcoin's price reached $45,000 for the first time since April 2022.
Anticipation for the approval of Bitcoin ETFs has contributed to the price surge.

Bitcoin ETF Approval Expected Soon, Bears Lose $100M

Traders lost over $100 million betting against higher bitcoin prices as expectations for a bitcoin ETF approval in the U.S. increased.
BTC surged and reached $47,000 for the first time since April 2021, causing significant losses for traders.

The Protocol: Beneath Bitcoin ETF Chaos, A Blockchain Drama

Speculation of U.S. regulators approving a bitcoin ETF has sparked bullish sentiment in crypto markets
A proposal to curtail certain activities on the Bitcoin blockchain was abruptly ended by a maintainer of the Bitcoin Core software

What's behind Bitcoin's huge comeback?

Bitcoin has quietly emerged from a rough period, with its price recently topping $45,000 for the first time since April 2022.
The crypto winter is seen as a purging process that has cleansed the system and set the stage for a new bull market.

Bullish Bitcoin Market Sentiment at Display as 'Buy the Dip' Mentions Soar

Social media chatter turned bullish after news of a potential delay in the Bitcoin ETF launch, with 'Buy The Dip' mentions reaching a high of 323.
The 'buy the dip' narrative is a popular strategy in the crypto community, indicating an intention to buy when prices drop.

Bitcoin Slumps as $400M Liquidated in Two Hours

Bitcoin slid 8% on Wednesday as market uncertainty surrounding the approval of a Bitcoin ETF increased.
The slump erased the gains from January 1st and led to $500 million worth of position liquidations on derivatives exchanges.

Bitcoin hits $45k for first time since April 2022

Bitcoin's price reached $45,000 for the first time since April 2022.
Anticipation for the approval of Bitcoin ETFs has contributed to the price surge.

Bitcoin ETF Approval Expected Soon, Bears Lose $100M

Traders lost over $100 million betting against higher bitcoin prices as expectations for a bitcoin ETF approval in the U.S. increased.
BTC surged and reached $47,000 for the first time since April 2021, causing significant losses for traders.

The Protocol: Beneath Bitcoin ETF Chaos, A Blockchain Drama

Speculation of U.S. regulators approving a bitcoin ETF has sparked bullish sentiment in crypto markets
A proposal to curtail certain activities on the Bitcoin blockchain was abruptly ended by a maintainer of the Bitcoin Core software

What's behind Bitcoin's huge comeback?

Bitcoin has quietly emerged from a rough period, with its price recently topping $45,000 for the first time since April 2022.
The crypto winter is seen as a purging process that has cleansed the system and set the stage for a new bull market.

Bullish Bitcoin Market Sentiment at Display as 'Buy the Dip' Mentions Soar

Social media chatter turned bullish after news of a potential delay in the Bitcoin ETF launch, with 'Buy The Dip' mentions reaching a high of 323.
The 'buy the dip' narrative is a popular strategy in the crypto community, indicating an intention to buy when prices drop.

Bitcoin Slumps as $400M Liquidated in Two Hours

Bitcoin slid 8% on Wednesday as market uncertainty surrounding the approval of a Bitcoin ETF increased.
The slump erased the gains from January 1st and led to $500 million worth of position liquidations on derivatives exchanges.
morebitcoin
#us-sec

SEC Twitter 'Compromised,' Bitcoin ETFs Not Approved Chair Gensler Says After Account Said Products Greenlit

The U.S. SEC did not approve any spot bitcoin ETF applications, despite a tweet from the SEC's compromised Twitter account.
The SEC is expected to approve spot bitcoin ETF applications later on Wednesday.

Whales withdraws $1 billion worth of BTC as Bitcoin ETF decision looms

The US SEC is set to make a major decision on spot Bitcoin ETF
Bitcoin's value has increased by over 60% in the past three months
$1 billion worth of Bitcoin has been withdrawn from Kraken exchange before the SEC decision

SEC Twitter 'Compromised,' Bitcoin ETFs Not Approved Chair Gensler Says After Account Said Products Greenlit

The U.S. SEC did not approve any spot bitcoin ETF applications, despite a tweet from the SEC's compromised Twitter account.
The SEC is expected to approve spot bitcoin ETF applications later on Wednesday.

Whales withdraws $1 billion worth of BTC as Bitcoin ETF decision looms

The US SEC is set to make a major decision on spot Bitcoin ETF
Bitcoin's value has increased by over 60% in the past three months
$1 billion worth of Bitcoin has been withdrawn from Kraken exchange before the SEC decision
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El Salvador's BTC Bet Is $13M in Profit as Bitcoin ETF Approval Approaches

El Salvador has seen a significant increase in its unrealized profits on its bitcoin investment after being in the red for two years.
Bitcoin has surged by 75% since October, likely due to the anticipation of the approval of a spot bitcoin ETF in the U.S.

GBTC Discount Sinks to Lowest Level in 18 Months as Grayscale Falls Behind in ETF Fee Race

The discount on the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) has reached its lowest level since April 2021 as expectations of a conversion to a spot bitcoin ETF increase.
The discount on GBTC has steadily narrowed as a result of expectations of an ETF approval and rising bitcoin sentiment.

Bitcoin price expectations and rumors of immediate ETF rejection

Analysts expect pending requests for Bitcoin ETFs to be approved in 2Q 2024.
Chairman Gary Gensler's stance on cryptocurrencies makes it unlikely for him to vote in favor of approving Bitcoin ETFs.

Bitcoin ETF Looks Very Likely Given These Bureaucratic SEC Steps

The SEC is meeting with potential issuers of spot bitcoin ETFs to finalize details and guide revisions of S-1 filings.
Final amendments to all spot bitcoin ETF applications must be done by Dec. 29 in order to be considered in the first wave.

JPMorgan CEO's Bitcoin Bashing Is a 'Do as I Say, Not as I Do' Situation

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon, known for his criticism of cryptocurrencies, is now getting involved in the crypto space.
JPMorgan will play a key role for BlackRock's proposed bitcoin ETF as an authorized participant if it gets approved.
The move highlights the allure of profits in the finance industry, even if it contradicts previous stances on cryptocurrencies.

How Will Bitcoin And Ethereum's Differences Impact Their Spot ETFs?

Analysts predict that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will approve spot Bitcoin ETF applications in January 2024, following the approval of Bitcoin (BTC) Futures ETFs in October 2021 and Ether (ETH) Futures ETFs in October 2023.
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