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Bitcoin Surges as Second Largest Commodity in U.S. After SEC ETF Approval

by Sham
January 25, 2024
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  • Bitcoin ETFs have grown rapidly to become the second largest commodity asset class by assets under management in the U.S., with $27.9 billion across funds like Grayscale Bitcoin Trust.
  • Regulatory approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs by the SEC represents an important milestone, implicitly recognizing Bitcoin as a top commodity.
  • Bitcoin ETF assets have expanded much faster than other commodity ETFs like silver, demonstrating Bitcoin’s integration into mainstream finance.

The rapid expansion of Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) has propelled Bitcoin to become the second largest commodity asset class in the U.S. by assets under management. With the approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs like the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust, Bitcoin now trails only broad diversified funds with $128 billion in assets.

JUST IN: #Bitcoin is the second largest commodity in the U.S. by AUM

With a combined value of $27.9 billion due to ETF approval pic.twitter.com/bGWuoqayHX

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Regulatory Approval Solidifies Bitcoin as a Commodity

The implicit recognition of Bitcoin as a commodity by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) marks a major milestone. By authorizing spot Bitcoin ETFs under the rules for commodity-based trusts, the SEC has given Bitcoin the status of a top commodity. This regulatory approval demonstrates the evolving perception of digital assets in mainstream finance.

Bitcoin ETF Growth Outpaces Other Asset Classes

The combined assets of Bitcoin ETFs have ballooned to $27.9 billion, holding 647,651 Bitcoin. Grayscale alone holds 600,000 Bitcoin following its conversion to a spot ETF. For comparison, silver ETFs hold $11.5 billion across just 5 funds. Had Bitcoin been included, it would rank second in ETF assets behind only broad diversified commodities.

Conclusion

In summary, Bitcoin’s ascent as the second largest commodity ETF asset class signals its continuing integration into mainstream finance. With expanding regulatory approval and rapid ETF growth, Bitcoin has achieved an important milestone on its road to wider adoption.

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