Trading Volume on Proshares Bitcoin ETF Tanks 75% As Focus Shifts To Spot ETFs
Observers said BITO will remain an integral part of the market as a hedging instrument for authorized participants associated with the recently launched spot ETFs.
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Observers said BITO will remain an integral part of the market as a hedging instrument for authorized participants associated with the recently launched spot ETFs.
Lawsuits against crypto exchanges offering staking services for proof-of-stake blockchains, including Ethereum, make approval of a spot ether ETF more challenging until these cases are resolved, the investment bank said.
The ether- bitcoin ratio has surged 10% in the first 19 days of the year, taking back part of last year’s 25% slide.
Analysts also pointed out that GBTC shares flipped to a 0.9% discount on Thursday amid “likely selling pressure.”
As the crypto industry matures, regulators have indicated they will continue to focus on crypto after the spot bitcoin ETF approvals.
IBIT’s holdings consist of 99% bitcoin, and nearly $60,000 in fiat, data shows.
Several on-chain metrics and indicators still suggest the price correction may not be over or at least that a new rally is still not on the cards, one firm said.
The rise of bitcoin and ethereum, and more favorable macro conditions, could be good news for altcoins this year, says Todd Groth, head of research at CoinDesk Indices.
Larry Fink has been talking up a spot ether ETF, but index provider CF Benchmarks sees a conundrum when it comes to selling that product.
The approval of spot bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. was much anticipated and well-priced, so the event will likely be a short- to mid-term top for the price, analysts said.