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What Bitcoin Spot ETF Investors Need to Know

Kyle Portman by Kyle Portman
January 16, 2024
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Recently approved by the SEC, Bitcoin spot ETFs offer a new investment model that can help you capitalize on the cryptocurrency’s current market price. 

The market has seen an investment paradigm shift after the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved the launch of the first Bitcoin spot ETFs. These funds invest directly in BTC, offering investors an innovative way to interact with the largest cryptocurrency. It combines traditional investment mechanisms with the advantages of the cryptocurrency market.

 

​​What are Spot Bitcoin ETFs?

Bitcoin spot ETFs radically change previous investment models in the crypto industry. Traditional Bitcoin futures ETFs speculate on future prices, while the new ETFs buy BTC directly from the spot market. Thus, new investment products directly link the interests of investors with the current market price of the cryptocurrency.

The move to physical ownership of BTC provides a more transparent and straightforward investment strategy while reducing the complexity of futures contracts. Given the growing scarcity of Bitcoin, an influx of investors could trigger a shock on the demand side.

Michael Saylor, the CEO of MicroStrategy, talked about this topic in an interview with Bloomberg Crypto and he said: “Traditional financial institutions did not have a regulated vehicle to invest in this asset class until spot ETFs came along. I think their approval will be a major catalyst that will certainly cause a demand shock. Then in April, there will be a halving, and with it, a supply shock: now miners have about 900 BTC per day to sell, and after the reward is halved, there will be only 450 left. 

 

How to Invest in Spot Bitcoin ETFs

The process of investing in a Bitcoin ETF is not much different from investing in traditional stocks. Financial experts highlight the ease of purchasing these ETFs through standard brokerage accounts. However, many experts advise paying special attention to liquidity, especially in the initial stages after launch.

On the first day, trading volume for spot Bitcoin ETFs in the United States exceeded $4.6 billion. These amounts reflect strong market interest and investor confidence.

However, investors should remember that the new ETFs are not available from all brokers. For example, Vanguard has abandoned direct trading of Bitcoin ETFs, and Bank of America’s Merrill Edge is still thinking about it.

This difference in availability underscores some financial institutions’ cautious approach to volatile asset classes such as cryptocurrencies.

 

The Difference Between Spot Bitcoin ETFs

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved applications from eleven industry giants, including BlackRock, Fidelity Investments, and Invesco. Consequently, this diversity offers investors multiple entry points into the market.

Each of them has unique features and is backed by the reputation of well-known financial firms. For this reason, in an aggressive attempt to attract investors, ETF issuers have significantly reduced their fees. This competitive pricing strategy makes Bitcoin spot ETFs a cost-effective alternative to traditional digital wallets.

 

Benefits of Investing in Spot Bitcoin ETFs

These ETFs democratize access to BTC by combining the benefits of lower fees with the security of large, established firms. Moreover, Mathie Greenspan, CEO of Quantum Economics, said in a commentary for BeInCrypto that Bitcoin ETFs package cryptocurrency investments into a familiar format, eliminating the need for direct physical storage.

This innovation opens up BTC investment to a wider range of investors, increasing liquidity and contributing to market growth.

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