Vaneck Amends Spot Bitcoin ETF Application Amid Increasing Number Of Updated Filings
Portfolio Pulse from Mehab Qureshi
VanEck has amended its application for a spot Bitcoin ETF with the SEC. The updated application highlights that a seed capital investor acquired the Seed Creation Baskets, a block of 50,000 shares of the proposed ETF, in October. The spot Bitcoin ETF directly invests in Bitcoin, different from existing ETFs that invest in Bitcoin futures. The application adds to the increasing number of asset managers amending their applications for a spot Bitcoin ETF. The SEC has delayed its decision on several proposals for spot Bitcoin ETFs, but a decision is expected in the coming weeks.

October 30, 2023 | 4:44 am
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The amendment of VanEck's application for a spot Bitcoin ETF could potentially impact the price of Bitcoin. The spot Bitcoin ETF directly invests in Bitcoin, which could lead to increased demand and potentially higher prices.
The spot Bitcoin ETF proposed by VanEck directly invests in Bitcoin, unlike existing ETFs that invest in Bitcoin futures. If approved, this could lead to increased demand for Bitcoin as investors seek exposure via traditional asset managers, potentially driving up the price.
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