US Bitcoin ETFs raked in $1.1B this week, most since mid-July

BlackRock, ARK 21Shares and Fidelitys Bitcoin products led the way with $499 million, $289.5 million and $206.1 million in inflows, respectively.

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Propelled by crypto inflows, US ETF assets hit record $10 trillion

Cryptocurrency ETFs saw inflows exceeding $20 billion in 2024, according to Morningstar.

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US ETH ETF approval pressures Korean regulators

Unlike their U.S. counterparts, Koreas FSC and FSS have been cautious about allowing crypto trading on traditional securities markets.

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Argentina Approves Cryptocurrency ETFs, Expanding Investment Opportunities

Argentina has taken a bold step in revolutionizing its financial market. The countrys National Securities Commission (CNV) has approved cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs), enabling investments in Bitcoin, Ethereum, gold, and more. This decision aligns with the libertarian vision of President Javier Milei, emphasizing financial innovation and global integration. Roberto E. Silva, President of the CNV, […]

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NYSE Arca files to list Bitwise crypto index ETP

NYSE Arca has filed with the SEC to list the Bitwise 10 Crypto Index Fund, aiming to convert the $1.3 billion trust into a regulated ETP.

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SEC Expected to DELAY Bitcoin ETF Approval AGAIN...

The cryptocurrency world is watching closely this week as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) faces key deadlines to approve or reject several proposed bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

Friday marks the deadline for the SEC to make initial decisions on ETF applications from financial firms Hashdex and Franklin Templeton. The regulator could approve the applications, reject them outright, or punt the decision down the road by extending the deadline into 2023.

Another Delay Coming?

According to ETF specialist James Seyffart of Bloomberg Intelligence, there is a "good chance" the SEC will choose the third option and delay the bitcoin ETF decisions until January 2024.

In total, there are 12 pending bitcoin spot ETF applications awaiting judgement by the SEC. The chart below shows the status of the 12 firms applying...

If Not Now, Soon...

While Bloomberg's James Seyffart predicts a delay this week, he remains optimistic that some bitcoin ETFs will ultimately get approved by January 10th, giving this prediction a 90% chance of happing. 

Exploiting the Hype...

However, ETF excitement also led to some market manipulation last week. An unknown actor submitted a fake application for a Ripple (XRP) ETF from Blackrock, briefly causing XRP to spike 10%. The price quickly corrected, but not before causing $5 million in liquidations for XRP leverage traders caught on the wrong side of the swings.

The SEC has yet to approve any cryptocurrency ETFs, repeatedly citing concerns around volatility, manipulation, and adequate oversight. But many investors hope that 2023 could finally be the year bitcoin ETFs get the green light in the US, opening the doors to greater mainstream adoption.

But the SEC faces growing pressure as other countries have already begun approving bitcoin ETFs, further delays would officially put the US behind.

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Author: Oliver Redding
Seattle Newsdesk  / Breaking Crypto News

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