If the value of Bitcoin goes up, the price of the ETF share goes up and vice versa. Second, my understanding is that this would be aimed at "traditional" or "retail" investors, allowing them to have exposure to Bitcoin. Third, this is all assuming perfect world scenario's where the Bitcoin ETF(s) get approved in the US.

Bitcoin is the currency of the Internet: a distributed, worldwide, decentralized digital money. Unlike traditional currencies such as dollars, bitcoins are issued and managed without any central authority whatsoever: there is no government, company, or bank in charge of Bitcoin.

Oct 16, 2021 · No. Why put money into a Bitcoin futures ETF when you can just put on a long or short position in the actual futures yourself? Sure most people don't have the funds to hold /BTC (5x BTC price and > $100k margin requirement), but that's why /MBT is a thing (0.1x BTC price and < $4k margin requirement). You can also trade options on these.

"Faking an ETF" would not be how a Bitcoin ETF scam works. A Bitcoin ETF scam would be trading more ETF shares than the BTC the institution actually holds. Which is a very real possibility when you look at what the gold ETFs do.

Bitcoin is the currency of the Internet: a distributed, worldwide, decentralized digital money. Unlike traditional currencies such as dollars, bitcoins are issued and managed without any central authority whatsoever: there is no government, company, or bank in charge of Bitcoin.

Dec 30, 2023 · ETF as a Legitimization Step-The introduction of a Bitcoin ETF can be seen as a step towards the legitimization and mainstream acceptance of Bitcoin, making it more accessible to a broader investor base. Market Evolution-The reliance on attracting new investors is not unique to Bitcoin; it is a characteristic of most emerging asset classes.

Jan 11, 2024 · A Bitcoin ETF is a type of exchange-traded fund that tracks the price of Bitcoin and allows investors to trade and invest in Bitcoin without actually owning the cryptocurrency. This type of investment vehicle provides an alternative for those who want exposure to Bitcoin's price movements without the complexities of managing actual ...

In BlackRocks' case, their iShares Bitcoin ETF directly buys bitcoin as per their product brief. They basically offer investors exposure to BTC without the challenges of holding it directly. And technically, when the price of an ETF performs well, it doesn’t directly change their underlying assets price, in this case BTC.

Mar 13, 2024 · tldr; BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), a spot Bitcoin ETF, now holds over 203,000 Bitcoins, making it the second largest Bitcoin ETF by assets under management (AUM) but the largest by daily trading volumes. Since its launch on January 11, it …

Jan 13, 2024 · The cash redemption process for spot bitcoin ETF may mean higher volatility and transaction cost in general Have done some homework below (in alphabetical order): ARKB (Ark) Fee/Expense ratio: 0.21%; 0% on the 1st $1 bn for the 1st 6 mths (latest asset: $10.3 mn) Premium/Discount: 0.02% BITB (Bitwise)