Bitcoin’s Cycle Changes: ETFs and Cash Flow Shape 2026 Expectations
Bitcoin’s Four-Year Cycle: A Potential Shift Bitcoin’s famed “four-year rule” may be on the verge of being upended. Despite noteworthy inflows into spot ETFs and an uptick in corporate bonds, the market is beginning to diverge from its traditional halving cycle. Factors like liquidity shocks, changes in government asset allocations, and the expansion of derivatives […]
BlackRock marks rapid growth of bitcoin ETFs hitting $100B
Investors are increasing their focus on various assets, and the ETF sector is taking the lead, possibly setting records this year. BlackRock, the leading asset management firm with $10 trillion in assets, achieved a significant milestone by highlighting its ownership of some of the fastest-growing exchange-traded funds ever seen. “This year, our digital asset ETPs […]
SEC indicates it’s ‘uncertain’ whether proposed 3x and 5x leveraged ETFs will receive approval
SEC Uncertainty on ETF Approvals Amid Government Shutdown On October 17, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) expressed uncertainty regarding the approval of numerous applications from asset managers looking to launch highly leveraged ETFs. This statement was made in a conversation with Reuters. Brian Daley, who leads the SEC’s Division of Investment Management, pointed […]
3 Best Vanguard ETFs to Consider Buying Now
These three exchange-traded funds (ETFs) make market access straightforward and affordable. Investing in ETFs simplifies the process of building a portfolio. Instead of sifting through numerous companies and hoping for the best, ETFs offer diversification across a broad range of stocks with just one purchase. With low annual costs—often only a few dollars per $10,000 […]
Volatility Shares Submits Application for 5x Leverage Bitcoin, Ether, and XRP ETFs
Volatility Shares, a notable player in the cryptocurrency ETF arena, has submitted a proposal to U.S. regulators for a range of 5x leveraged exchange-traded funds that would follow Bitcoin. The idea behind this is pretty bold—these ETFs would increase daily price fluctuations by five times. So, if the underlying asset, like Bitcoin, shifts by 2%, […]
Three Bond ETFs Worth Watching
Lan Anh Chan: The days when ETFs were just about broad, passive market strategies? Those are behind us now. Thanks to the SEC’s 2019 rules, ETFs have become adaptable tools that support a wide range of strategies. One area that’s really taken off is active bond ETFs. Investors can now access active fixed-income managers with […]
Crypto ETFs Face Challenges as $750M in Outflows Erase October Inflows Momentum
Struggles for Cryptocurrency ETFs after Recent Market Crash Following last week’s significant downturn in the cryptocurrency market, US-based Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are facing severe outflows as investor confidence plummets. The total net asset value of the US Spot Bitcoin ETF is currently at $157.18 billion, accounting for 6.81% of Bitcoin’s […]
Silver ETFs trade above their estimated value. What actions should investors take?
Current Trends in Silver ETFs Major silver exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are currently trading at approximately a 10% premium to their benchmark net asset values (NAVs). This surge follows a remarkable increase in silver prices, which have more than doubled—rising by 108% by 2025. As a result, leading silver ETFs have stopped making large scale investments. […]
Vanguard might soon permit bitcoin ETFs.
Vanguard Rethinks Its Stance on Cryptocurrencies Vanguard might be reconsidering its rigid position on cryptocurrencies. This shift follows its previous decision to block Bitcoin ETF trading on its securities platform, according to sources familiar with the situation. Reports indicate that this change is occurring as Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs have gathered nearly $200 billion in […]
JPMorgan states that leveraged ETFs intensified the selloff on Wall Street last Friday.
Market Update on Leveraged ETFs On October 13, it was reported that significant selling in leveraged exchange-traded funds (ETFs) played a major role in the decline of U.S. stock markets last Friday, according to a JPMorgan report released on Sunday. This selling frenzy, which amounted to about $26 billion, seemed to coincide with renewed trade […]