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Spot Bitcoin ETF Immanent as Grayscale, Fidelity, VanEck File Crucial SEC Form

by BlockNews.com Team
January 4, 2024
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  • The SEC is weighing approval of the first spot bitcoin ETF in the US, sparking excitement but also concerns about risks. Major players like Grayscale and VanEck have taken steps closer to ETF approval, but the SEC has yet to give the green light.
  • A bitcoin ETF allows investors exposure to bitcoin prices without directly holding the cryptocurrency. Proponents argue bitcoin ETFs will expand access, while critics say they undermine decentralization.
  • Recent filings by firms like Grayscale and VanEck signal readiness to launch bitcoin ETFs if approved, fueling bitcoin price rallies. However, SEC approval is still uncertain despite these developments highlighting growing institutional demand.

The SEC is considering approving the first spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the US, sparking excitement but also concerns about potential pitfalls. Major players like Grayscale, VanEck, and Fidelity edge closer to ETF approval after filing key paperwork. However, the SEC has yet to give the green light.

What is a Bitcoin ETF?

A bitcoin ETF allows investors to gain exposure to bitcoin prices without directly holding the cryptocurrency. The ETF provider sources and stores bitcoin, issuing shares that track its price. ETFs trade on stock exchanges like regular stocks. Proponents argue bitcoin ETFs will expand access and improve liquidity. Critics counter that the structure undermines bitcoin’s decentralization.

Recent Developments Fuel Optimism

Grayscale, VanEck, and Fidelity recently filed Form 8-A with the SEC, a prerequisite for securities to trade on an exchange. This signals readiness to launch bitcoin ETFs if approved. Moreover, firms like BlackRock detailed ETF operational aspects in December 2022 filings. Bitcoin rallied on the news. However, some experts caution Form 8-A filings don’t guarantee SEC approval.

JUST IN: Grayscale files a registration of securities for it's spot #Bitcoin  ETF

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Grayscale Aims to Convert GBTC into an ETF

Grayscale, which runs the popular Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), filed Form 8-A in its bid to convert GBTC into a spot bitcoin ETF. Grayscale won a lawsuit compelling the SEC to reassess its application. Still, approval is uncertain given the SEC’s historical rejection of bitcoin ETFs over manipulation worries. The deadline for a decision nears.

The Road Ahead

The bitcoin ETF saga continues as the crypto community awaits the SEC’s ruling. Approval could significantly impact bitcoin demand and prices. Yet the SEC could also opt to delay again. Regardless, these developments highlight the growing appetite for bitcoin access among institutions. The bitcoin ETF race has only just begun.

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