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The US SEC made a historic decision in early 2024 by approving 11 spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs. The ETF approval has led to a substantial increase in institutional inflows for the original crypto. BTC has hit multiple all-time highs after the ETFs went live, with the most recent peak being $126,080, which it attained on Oct. 6, 2025. While ETFs have played a significant role in the current market cycle, let’s discuss which form of BTC is better for long-term growth: Bitcoin ETFs vs. BTC coin. Bitcoin ETF vs. BTC Coin: What’s The Difference and Which is Better? Source: Wccftech A Bitcoin ETF is an investment fund that tracks BTC’s price, whereas BTC is the actual cryptocurrency itself. When you buy an ETF, you do not own the underlying asset. On the other hand, if you purchase BTC at a crypto exchange, you own the asset. Owning a Bitcoin ETF could be considered safer as it a regulated by financial authorities. On the other hand, there is very little oversight, and regulation...

BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (NASDAQ: IBIT) has officially become the firm’s most profitable exchange-traded fund (ETF), less than two years after its debut. The milestone points to the growing interest in Bitcoin (BTC) on Wall Street, with ETFs serving as a key gateway for institutions to gain exposure to the asset.  Notably, the success of IBIT has helped fuel Bitcoin’s ongoing bull run, which recently culminated in a record high above $123,000. As of press time, Bitcoin was trading at $120,133, up over 1% in the past 24 hours. Since its launch in early 2024, IBIT has delivered returns of around 300% for investors, with demand surging amid Bitcoin’s rally, according to Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas. JUST IN: BlackRock's spot Bitcoin ETF is now the company's most profitable ETF, Bloomberg reports. pic.twitter.com/3YkmdWCUMw — Watcher.Guru (@WatcherGuru) July 14, 2025 IBIT assets surge to $88 billion  In an X post on ...

BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF (exchange-traded fund) recorded its first net inflow since Aug. 26 yesterday after $15.8 million was added to the fund’s reserves. Prior to yesterday’s net inflows, BlackRock’s IBIT suffered 11 consecutive days of zero outflows. It also posted two days of net outflows on Aug. 29 and Sept. 9 of $13.5 million and $9.1 million, respectively, according to data from Farside Investors.  BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Not The Only Fund To Record Net Inflows Along with IBIT’s net inflows yesterday, Fidelity’s FBTC, Franklin’s EZBC, VanEck’s HODL and Grayscale’s BTC also saw capital enter their reserves yesterday. FBTC registered $5.1 million in net inflows, EZBC $5 million, and HODL $4.9 million. Investors also pumped $2.8 million into Grayscale’s BTC. Bitcoin ETF Flow (US$ million) – 2024-09-16 TOTAL NET FLOW: 12.8 IBIT: 15.8 FBTC: 5.1 BITB: 0 ARKB: 0 BTCO: 0 EZBC: 5 BRRR: 0 HODL: 4.9...

Amid the surging interest in Spot Bitcoin ETFs, an options feature is likely to debut in the second half of 2024. Indeed, Bloomberg analyst James Seyffart recently reported that the product should arrive in Q4, with the potential that it launches even earlier. Seyffart said the deadline for a decision by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is September 21st. However, the feature could arrive as early as that month. He noted that the process could lead to options arriving in Q3 for the top ETF issuers. Source: coinpedia.org Also Read: Morgan Stanley Advisors to Now Offer Spot Bitcoin ETFs to Clients Bitcoin ETF Options to Debut as Early as September 2024 has proven to be the year of Bitcoin. There is little denying its growth in prevalence throughout this year. It has become a political focal point, proving to be a key battleground topic leading up to November’s US presidential election. A massive part of its growth has been due to the arrival of its own exchange-traded...

The world of Crypto currency continues to evolve at a rapid pace, with established players like Bitcoin and rising stars like Rebel Satoshi capturing investor attention. This article dives into two key developments in the Crypto space: the increasing popularity of Bitcoin ETF s and the upcoming launch of the highly anticipated Rebel Satoshi memecoin. Bitcoin ETFs: Expanding Accessibility and Investment Options For years, investors have sought diversified exposure to the top Crypto coins like Bitcoin without the complexities of directly managing individual Crypto wallets. Enter Bitcoin ETF s (Exchange Traded Funds), which have emerged as a game-changer in recent months. These investment vehicles allow individuals to invest in Bitcoin through traditional brokerage accounts, similar to how they would invest in stocks or bonds. The impact of Bitcoin ETFs has been significant. As of today, these funds hold nearly 4% of all existing Bitcoin, highlighting the gro...

BlackRock and Fidelity’s spot Bitcoin ETFs have entered the top 10 ETFs with the highest inflow s in January, amassing around $4.8 billion. The iShares Bitcoin Trust by BlackRock secured eighth place with an impressive $2.6 billion in net flows, closely followed by the Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin ETF, which captured tenth place with $2.2 billion, according to a Feb. 3 report from Morningstar research analyst Lan Anh Tran. This influx contrasts sharply with the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust, which experienced the second-highest outflows among ETFs, losing an estimated $5.7 billion. Nate Geraci, president of the investment advisory firm ETF Store, expressed his astonishment at these developments on X, highlighting the intense competition between BlackRock and Fidelity’s offerings. Two spot bitcoin ETFs among top 10 of *all* ETF inflow s in January… Never thought I'd see the day. via @MorningstarInc pic.twitter.com/o7L5CEu5Ef — Nate Geraci (@NateGeraci) Februar...

Valkyrie is the first spot Bitcoin ETF issuer to leverage two separate crypto custodians for its fund, thanks to its deal with BitGo. BitGo will provide custodial services for Valkyrie’s Bitcoin Fund (BRRR), safekeeping and storing a portion of the underlying Bitcoin (BTC) in the firm’s exchange-traded product. Valkyrie and BitGo reached the agreement on Jan. 17 but only filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Feb. 1. The strategy diversifies Valkyrie’s spot BTC ETF by splitting the risk across multiple crypto custodians, reducing single failure points, and bolstering the fund’s safety. Other issuers may eventually chart similar courses amid competition among asset managers. You might also like: Bitcoin ETFs surge with $247m inflow as BTC nears $44k again Issuers raced to capture market participants and investors before and after the SEC approved spot Bitcoin ETFs on Jan. 10. Fees were a major talking point with these funds. Some issuers even ...

U.S. Senators J.D. Vance and Thom Tillis have urged the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to provide a detailed report to Congress regarding the Jan. 9 breach of X account. In their Jan. 9 letter to SEC Chair Gary Gensler, Vance and Tillis expressed deep concerns about the SEC’s cybersecurity measures, citing the incident as contradictory to the SEC’s mission of protecting investors, ensuring efficient markets, and aiding capital formation. The letter was in reference to the widely cited breach that led to the dissemination of false information about the approval of Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States. BREAKING: Senators @JDVance1 & @SenThomTillis Demand Explanation For The SEC's Errant Announcement Of The Approval Of Spot-Bitcoin ETFs "It is unacceptable that the agency entrusted with regulating the epicenter of the world’s capital markets would make such a colossal error." pic.twitter.com/xG77jM9xAM — Senator Vance...

Bitcoin may face minimal traffic on the road to $55,000 if the largest cryptocurrency can break a key resistance level.  According to technical analyst Ali Charts, Bitcoin (BTC) shows a clear path toward $60,000, although it hinges on BTC breaking through resistance around the $48,000 price range. This level was last seen in April 2022 following a U.S. banking crisis shortly before Terra’s ecosystem implosion.  On-chain data from IntoTheBlock, cited by the trader, suggests that BTC could target this resistance point after forming support of around $42,000. At this level, nearly 2.5 million Bitcoin addresses bought 1.12 BTC, currently worth over $52.5 billion after crypto’s king token made a 21-month high by surpassing $47,000. #Bitcoin has established a solid support zone at $42,000, backed by 2.48 million addresses holding over 1.12 million $BTC. If #Bitcoin can successfully breach the $48,000 resistance, on-chain data suggests a clear path ahead. With no major supply zones...

With the asset seeing massive gains throughout the last several months, US regulators are reportedly warming to the idea of approving a Spot Bitcoin ETF . Indeed, Forbes reports that the agencies are engaging in what could be conclusory discussions with various issuers who have submitted applications. These reports follow similar ones released earlier today regarding those ongoing talks. Specifically, they stated that the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is currently in advanced talks regarding “key technical details.” Subsequently, the anticipation of an eventual approval of the Bitcoin investment offering is at an all-time high. JUST IN: 🇺🇸 US regulators warming idea of approving Spot # Bitcoin ETF s, Forbes reports. — Watcher.Guru (@WatcherGuru) December 7, 2023 Also Read: BlackRock, Bitwise Update Spot Bitcoin ETF Applications With SEC Spot Bitcoin ETF Could be On its Way Amid Regulator Dialogue With more than a dozen inv...

Wall Street saw a $5.5 trillion market dip in August, while crypto currencies faced significant losses , challenging investor optimism. According to Bloomberg, August dealt Wall Street a bruising blow as the markets faced a challenging landscape—underscored by hawkish signals from global central banks that unnerved investors, catalyzing a drastic $5.5 trillion depletion in global stock valuations.  The repercussions were felt more sharply in the crypto industry. Digital assets, which had been poised for a revival in investor sentiment following industry-wide uncertainties post-FTX, instead found themselves mired in a deteriorating situation. Bitcoin lost 5% of its value during the month after a strong July. But the damage was heavier for crypto products in the ETF space. Specifically, Global X Blockchain ETF (BKCH) and Valkyrie Bitcoin Miners ETF plummeted approximately 33% within the month, exemplifying the significant drawdown experienced by crypto -focused investment vehicles. ...

Fidelity, the multi-trillion-dollar asset management firm, has once again filed paperwork for its Wise Origin Bitcoin Trust, a move that marks the company’s renewed pursuit of launching a spot bitcoin ETF. Fidelity Investments, the financial titan overseeing $11 trillion in assets under administration, has once again stepped into the arena of spot bitcoin ETF contenders. The move occurs in the wake of BlackRock’s iShares unit, an asset management company with nearly $9 trillion in assets under management, revealing its plans to launch its own spot bitcoin ETF earlier in June. BlackRock’s announcement has spurred a chain reaction, reigniting the ambitions of several other fund companies including Invesco, WisdomTree, and Ark Invest. JUST IN: $4.2 trillion asset manager Fidelity to file for spot #Bitcoin ETF. — Watcher.Guru (@WatcherGuru) June 27, 2023 The relaunched initiative, named the Wise Origin Bitcoin Trust, is not Fidelity’s maiden venture in...