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The Rise of Crypto ETFs: How to Invest in Digital Currency Without Buying Coins

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For much of crypto's existence, those interested in buying digital assets would have to do so via cryptocurrency exchanges. These ETFs trade on traditional stock exchanges, and their value is directly tied to the current (or spot) price of the cryptocurrency. Another important distinction is the trading hours.

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Will Bitcoin Be a $1 Trillion Cryptocurrency by 2030?

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However, Bitcoin has gone through multiple wild cycles ever since its launch in 2009. Recently, leading asset managers BlackRock and Fidelity filed applications with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds. This is called the Lindy effect.

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Surprise: You're Probably Paying a Lot More in Investing Fees Than You Think

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Here's a very stark example, modeling hedge fund fees, which can be exceptionally steep, from the folks at Dividend Growth Investor: "If you invested $1,000 in Berkshire Hathaway in 1965, by 2009 your investment would have been worth $4.3 Some funds charge 1% or more, though, and the table above shows what that can do to your returns.

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1 No-Brainer Cryptocurrency to Buy Before It Soars 685% or More, According to Certain Wall Street Professionals

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But certain financial professionals see substantial upside for Bitcoin holders in the future, helped along by the likely approval of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in 2024. 3, 2009, the day the first Bitcoin was mined from the blockchain. Read on to learn more.

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1 Top Cryptocurrency to Buy Before It Soars Another $500 Billion in Value, According to Certain Wall Street Analysts

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The analysts recently revised their year-end price target to $90,000, up from $80,000, due to the tremendous demand for spot Bitcoin exchanged-traded funds (ETFs) and the impact of the halving event anticipated next month. But Gautam Chhugani and Mahika Shapra at Bernstein see more gains on the horizon.

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1 Superior Cryptocurrency to Buy Before It Soars 2,860%, According to Cathie Wood's Ark Invest

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More recently, the approval of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds has also contributed to its price appreciation. Bitcoin launched in 2009, so it doesn't have a terribly long history. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) hit an important milestone in February, surpassing $50,000 for the first time since December 2021.

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Better Buy: Dogecoin vs. XRP

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XRP could also be a candidate to become a spot exchange-traded fund (ETF), which would increase liquidity and exposure for the token. Several companies have taken initial steps to begin the ETF process, and XRP recently began trading on Robinhood.