Cathie Wood's Ark Investment Drops Plans For Spot-Ether ETF, Says It Will Focus On Spot Bitcoin ETF Instead
Portfolio Pulse from Bibhu Pattnaik
Cathie Wood's Ark Investment Management has withdrawn its plans for a spot-Ether ETF to focus on a spot Bitcoin ETF instead. The ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF ranks fourth in assets, trailing BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust. The SEC has approved filings for spot-Ether ETFs, but issuers still need further approval. Ark's Bitcoin ETF saw a significant outflow recently.

June 02, 2024 | 2:15 pm
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Ark Investment Management has decided to focus on its spot Bitcoin ETF, ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF, instead of pursuing a spot-Ether ETF. This strategic shift may impact the fund's performance and investor sentiment.
The decision to focus on the Bitcoin ETF could attract more investors interested in Bitcoin, potentially boosting the fund's performance. However, the recent outflow of $100 million is a concern.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 100
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BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust remains the leading Bitcoin ETF with $19 billion in assets, significantly ahead of Ark's Bitcoin ETF. This leadership position may be reinforced by Ark's strategic shift.
BlackRock's dominant position in the Bitcoin ETF market is likely to be reinforced as Ark shifts its focus, potentially attracting more investors to BlackRock's fund.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 50
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Ark Investment recently sold nearly $28 million worth of Robinhood Markets Inc shares, coinciding with Robinhood's launch of a new cryptocurrency trading API. This indicates Ark's active management of crypto-related investments.
The sale of Robinhood shares by Ark Investment may indicate a lack of confidence in Robinhood's new crypto initiatives, potentially leading to a short-term negative impact on Robinhood's stock price.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 30