A Rocky Launch After SEC Approval
Despite gaining official approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Bitcoin ETFs faced a tumultuous start in the U.S. market. Launched on a Thursday, these ETFs experienced initial trading setbacks.
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Investors eagerly traded the new Bitcoin Spot ETFs on the day following their approval. However, by the end of the day, most of these newly introduced investment vehicles recorded notable declines. The “ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF Beneficial Interest” serves as a prime example. This ETF, a collaboration between ARK Invest and Swiss crypto pioneer 21Shares, saw a significant dip of around 6.5%.
Enthusiastic Responses and Limitations
Ophelia Snyder, co-founder of Swiss fintech 21Shares, shared her excitement about the SEC’s approval in an interview. She emphasized the continuous efforts of her team over two years. Snyder expressed pride in their progress.
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Despite the official sanction, not all investors have access to these Bitcoin Spot ETFs. For instance, U.S. investment giant Vanguard declared its intention to restrict its clients from trading these products. Similar constraints were rumored for Swiss banking giant UBS and Wall Street behemoth Citigroup.
UBS and Citi’s Stance on Bitcoin ETFs
UBS plans to permit trading of Bitcoin ETFs for certain clients under specific conditions, as reported by “Coindesk.” These stipulations include not facilitating the trades directly and excluding accounts with lower risk tolerance. However, a UBS spokesperson declined to comment on this development.
Citigroup, on the other hand, has opened doors for its institutional clients to access these newly approved Bitcoin ETFs. This inclusion covers both execution and asset management perspectives. The bank is also evaluating the potential to offer these products to individual wealth clients.
The Growing Presence of Bitcoin ETFs in Finance
With the latest U.S. approval, several leading names in the financial world are now offering Bitcoin Spot ETFs. Industry giants like Blackrock, Fidelity, and Invesco are making their way into this market, signaling a growing acceptance of cryptocurrency-related products in mainstream finance.
