SEC Likely to Approve Bitcoin Futures ETF Next Week

Friday, 15/10/2021 | 07:44 GMT by Arnab Shome
  • The Bitcoin price soared in recent hours and is approaching $60,000.
SEC Likely to Approve Bitcoin Futures ETF Next Week
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After years of hostility, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is moving ahead to allow the first Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the country, Bloomberg reported on Friday.

Though the regulator is yet to make any official confirmation, the publication cited ‘people familiar with the matter’ to reveal that the SEC “isn’t likely” to block trading with such crypto products from next week.

More than a dozen companies have applied to the SEC, seeking permission to list Bitcoin ETFs. However, the regulator is likely to greenlight Bitcoin futures ETFs that are filed under the existing mutual fund regulations.

Two of such Bitcoin futures ETFs seeking SEC approvals were brought in by ProShares and Invesco Ltd.

Many Hints of Approval

Additionally, the investor education account of the regulator tweeted that: “before investing in a fund that holds Bitcoin futures contracts, make sure you carefully weigh the potential risks and benefits,” signaling the upcoming approval.

The SEC previously rejected and delayed the applications of several well-known companies seeking permission for Bitcoin ETF. The SEC Chief, Gary Gensler even called the crypto market the “wild west,” signaling more regulatory oversight on the market.

However, he later hinted at favoring crypto funds based on the CME-traded Bitcoin futures that were filed under the robust laws of the Investment Company Act of 1940.

Meanwhile, the cryptocurrency market has already reacted to the report of the possibility of the approval of a Bitcoin fund. The price of the cryptocurrency is signaling a bullish uptrend and is inching closer to the $60,000 mark.

While the US is yet to approve a Bitcoin ETF, neighboring Canada and Europe took a different approach and approved dozens of Bitcoin and other ETFs.

After years of hostility, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is moving ahead to allow the first Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the country, Bloomberg reported on Friday.

Though the regulator is yet to make any official confirmation, the publication cited ‘people familiar with the matter’ to reveal that the SEC “isn’t likely” to block trading with such crypto products from next week.

More than a dozen companies have applied to the SEC, seeking permission to list Bitcoin ETFs. However, the regulator is likely to greenlight Bitcoin futures ETFs that are filed under the existing mutual fund regulations.

Two of such Bitcoin futures ETFs seeking SEC approvals were brought in by ProShares and Invesco Ltd.

Many Hints of Approval

Additionally, the investor education account of the regulator tweeted that: “before investing in a fund that holds Bitcoin futures contracts, make sure you carefully weigh the potential risks and benefits,” signaling the upcoming approval.

The SEC previously rejected and delayed the applications of several well-known companies seeking permission for Bitcoin ETF. The SEC Chief, Gary Gensler even called the crypto market the “wild west,” signaling more regulatory oversight on the market.

However, he later hinted at favoring crypto funds based on the CME-traded Bitcoin futures that were filed under the robust laws of the Investment Company Act of 1940.

Meanwhile, the cryptocurrency market has already reacted to the report of the possibility of the approval of a Bitcoin fund. The price of the cryptocurrency is signaling a bullish uptrend and is inching closer to the $60,000 mark.

While the US is yet to approve a Bitcoin ETF, neighboring Canada and Europe took a different approach and approved dozens of Bitcoin and other ETFs.

About the Author: Arnab Shome
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About the Author: Arnab Shome
Arnab Shome is an electronics engineer-turned-financial editor. He holds a Bachelor of Technology from the National Institute of Technology, Agartala. He entered the retail trading industry about a decade ago, covering the cryptocurrency market for Finance Magnates, and later expanded his coverage to include forex and CFDs as well. His work at Finance Magnates includes C-level interviews, data-driven analysis, opinion pieces, and scoops of industry exclusives. He also contributes to Finance Magnates’ quarterly industry report. Area of coverage: 1. CFD broker-related news 2. Industry-related Regulatory updates and developments 3. New retail trading trends 4. Prop trading industry updates 5. Executive interviews Education: Bachelor of Technology - National Institute of Technology, Agartala (India)
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