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Could This New Move From Cathie Wood and Ark Invest Send Ethereum Soaring?

The Motley Fool

In what could be a big catalyst for Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) , Cathie Wood's Ark Invest has filed an application for the first-ever spot Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF). But the picture changes when you take into account a market-traded financial instrument that has been approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

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The Hidden Winners Behind the New Bitcoin ETFs. Should You Buy Them Instead?

The Motley Fool

A lot has been made of the slew of new spot Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that came to the market earlier this month. An important detail in how the SEC approved spot Bitcoin ETFs While the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved spot Bitcoin ETFs, it rejected a key detail in many proposals.

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A Bitcoin Bonanza: Unpacking the 11 Bitcoin ETFs Approved by the SEC

The Motley Fool

Fear not, because the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) just sent out a fresh batch of invites in the form of 11 exchange-traded funds (ETFs) based on Bitcoin's real-time spot price. Most of these funds are entirely new investment vehicles created from whole cloth after the SEC's long-awaited approval.

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Bitcoin ETFs Could Launch This Week. Here's How Much You'll Pay in Fees and Why It Might Be Worth It.

The Motley Fool

Thirteen spot Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) ETFs are currently awaiting approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Up to this point, the SEC has denied similar exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications, but an appellate court ruled the SEC's rejection was "arbitrary and capricious."

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A Short History of Stocks

The Big Picture

From June 12, 1968 to December 31, 1968, the exchange was closed on Wednesdays to allow the clerks to catch up with the orders. That changed on May 1, 1975, when the Securities and Exchange Commission mandated a change in commission structures. Lots of other active managers did well.

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Decisions, Decisions: Discover the 3 Spot Bitcoin ETFs I'd Consider Buying

The Motley Fool

In a historic decision, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved 11 applications to create a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) on Jan. Bitwise's Bitcoin ETF (NYSEMKT: BITB) offers the cheapest exposure to Bitcoin since it has waived all management fees. fee will be tacked on.

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Time to Choose: Which Bitcoin ETFs Stand Out in the Early Going, and How Different Are the Winners?

The Motley Fool

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved a handful of applications to launch exchange-traded funds (ETFs) reflecting the spot price of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) tokens. million 1.5% (No introductory fee waiver) iShares Bitcoin Trust (NASDAQ: IBIT) $698 million 22.4 At long last, the U.S.