‘Not a Store of Value’ — Vanguard CEO Labels Bitcoin Too Speculative for Long-Term Portfolios

After the U.S. investment advisor Vanguard chose not to offer spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), its CEO Tim Buckley, in a recent discussion, described bitcoin as a speculative asset, unfit for inclusion in long-term investment portfolios. Vanguard’s CEO Confirms: No Change in Bitcoin ETF Policy, Cites Speculation Concerns Reaffirming Vanguard’s perspective on bitcoin during a … Read more

US Senators Push SEC to Stop Approving Spot Crypto ETFs — Say Other Crypto Markets Risker Than Bitcoin

Two U.S. senators have urged U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler to refrain from approving additional crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications. The lawmakers cautioned: “However vulnerable bitcoin may be to fraud and manipulation, markets for other cryptocurrencies are far more exposed to misconduct.” Lawmakers Say SEC Should Not Approve Spot Crypto ETFs … Read more

Blackrock’s Spot Bitcoin ETF Holdings Near 204K BTC as Demand Soars

Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, has hit a significant milestone with its spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), the Ishares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT). The fund’s crypto holdings have reached nearly 204K bitcoins, representing over $14.76 billion in assets under management (AUM). IBIT’s Bitcoin Holdings Continue to Grow Blackrock’s Ishares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), the world’s largest … Read more

Blackrock’s Bitcoin ETF Adds 12,623 BTC in Largest Single-Day Purchase Since Launch

Blackrock’s spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), the Ishares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), has broken its record for the largest single-day bitcoin purchase since its launch. The world’s largest asset manager’s spot bitcoin ETF now holds 183,345 bitcoins. Blackrock Bought the Bitcoin Dip Blackrock’s spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), the Ishares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), amassed the largest … Read more

Bitcoin ETFs Break Trading Volume Record — Blackrock’s IBIT Now Holds Over 170K BTC

Ten spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) shattered their trading volume record on Tuesday, reaching a staggering $10 billion. Blackrock’s Ishares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) continues to dominate, surpassing $11 billion in assets under management (AUM) and accumulating over 170,000 bitcoins. Record Volume Day for Spot Bitcoin ETFs Ten spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) extended their record-breaking … Read more

Blackrock’s Bitcoin ETF Single-Handedly Offsets Grayscale’s $600M Outflow — IBIT Now Holds 161K BTC

Blackrock’s spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), the Ishares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), single-handedly offset Grayscale’s bitcoin ETF outflow of $600 million on Thursday. Blackrock’s bitcoin ETF has broken both its trading volume and inflow records this week. The fund’s crypto holdings have risen to 161K bitcoins. Blackrock Continues to See Massive Inflows Blackrock’s spot bitcoin exchange-traded … Read more

Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Wells Fargo Begin Offering Spot Bitcoin ETFs to Clients, Report

Bank of America’s Merrill Lynch and Wells Fargo’s wealth management arm have reportedly begun offering some clients access to spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Other investment platforms that offer some clients access to spot bitcoin ETFs include Fidelity, Charles Schwab, Robinhood Markets, and UBS. Major Banks Embrace Bitcoin ETFs Bank of America’s investment arm, Merrill … Read more

10 Bitcoin ETFs Smash Inflow and Trading Volume Records

Ten new U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have shattered both inflow and trading volume records. The 10 funds took in $673.4 million, with Blackrock’s Ishares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) accounting for $612.1 million of the total inflow. The 10 bitcoin ETFs also set a new record for total trading volume. Spot Bitcoin ETFs Set New … Read more

Bitcoin Price Could Hit $250,000 ‘Sooner’ Than Expected, Says Bitwise CEO

The chief executive of Bitwise Asset Management expects the price of bitcoin to hit $250,000 sooner than most people would imagine. Moreover, he believes that bitcoin is going to eat into gold’s total addressable market “faster than people expect.” He opined: “Bitcoin ETFs were bitcoin’s IPO moment. It’s now available to any investor with the … Read more

Blackrock Bitcoin ETF Shatters Inflow and Volume Records — Holdings Exceed 141K BTC

Blackrock’s spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) has had a second consecutive record-breaking day with over $1.3 billion in trading volume. The world’s largest asset manager’s Ishares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) also saw a record net inflow on Tuesday. The fund’s total bitcoin holdings have now surpassed 141K bitcoins. Another Record Day for Blackrock’s Bitcoin ETF Nine … Read more