Spot Bitcoin ETF Issuers Given Clearance To Submit Final Documents
Portfolio Pulse from Khyathi Dalal
The U.S. SEC has indicated that issuers of spot Bitcoin ETFs can submit their final 19b-4 filings, which are proposals for rule changes on stock exchanges, as soon as Friday. SEC commissioners are expected to vote on these filings next week. Additionally, issuers need SEC approval for their S-1 filings and ETF prospectus documents. The approval of 19b-4 and S-1 forms may not occur simultaneously, with a gap of days expected between them. Once the S-1 is approved, trading can commence on the next business day. BlackRock, Fidelity, Grayscale, VanEck, Valkyrie, and 21Ark have made recent filings. Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas commented that the 19b-4 filings might not pass until Jan. 10 and S-1 approvals could extend to Jan. 16 or later.

January 05, 2024 | 10:15 pm
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BlackRock has made recent amendment filings for spot Bitcoin ETFs, indicating their preparation for the potential launch of these products.
BlackRock's involvement in the amendment filings for spot Bitcoin ETFs suggests a proactive stance towards offering these products. If approved, this could lead to increased interest and investment in BlackRock's ETF offerings, potentially boosting the stock price in the short term.
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Fidelity has also been involved in the amendment filings for spot Bitcoin ETFs, which could lead to the launch of their own Bitcoin-related investment products.
Fidelity's amendment filings for spot Bitcoin ETFs indicate that the company is preparing to enter the Bitcoin ETF market. Approval from the SEC could result in new investment products from Fidelity, potentially attracting investors and positively impacting the stock price in the short term.
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