The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is nearing the potential approval of several spot Bitcoin ETFs, as major financial institutions have been actively involved in the process. The market is eagerly awaiting amendments to 19b-4 filings, which are crucial for approval. These amendments will address issues related to cash creation and redemption mechanisms, an important component in the ETF approval journey.
According to Bloomberg’s James Seyffart, the amendments to the filings are expected to be submitted soon, and this development is closely watched by the market. The submission of these amended filings and comments on S-1s will determine the potential launch dates of these ETFs. The approval timeline is currently projected for next week, depending on how quickly the SEC can review the comments and amendments.
The process now primarily involves finalizing the details and ensuring compliance with SEC regulations. The SEC is currently reviewing applications from major players such as Grayscale, Fidelity, Valkyrie, iShares BlackRock, Ark, VanEck, Franklin Templeton, Invesco Galaxy, WisdomTree, Global X, Hashdex, and 7RCC.
As of the latest report, only VanEck, Grayscale, and Fidelity have filed Form 8-A, indicating their readiness to comply with SEC regulations. Valkyrie and Ark filed late on January 4, signaling their progress towards launching a spot Bitcoin ETF. However, it’s important to note that filing Form 8-A does not guarantee approval but demonstrates the issuer’s preparedness to comply with regulations.
Recent SEC updates include Hashdex’s receipt of an EFFECT form for its Trust conversion, which indicates the SEC’s approval for the reorganization of Hashdex Bitcoin Futures ETF into another fund. However, this approval is separate from the approval of a spot Bitcoin ETF, which is included in a related but separate filing.
The anticipation of the SEC’s decision is evident in the market, as seen in the recent recovery of Bitcoin’s price. It experienced a 6.89% increase from its January 3 low, driven by market optimism. The price has been fluctuating between $42,600 and $44,200 on January 5, which coincides with the deadline for comments on several ETF applications. The approval of a spot Bitcoin ETF would allow ETFs to directly gain exposure to Bitcoin, unlike Bitcoin futures.
Grayscale, Fidelity, Ark, VanEck, and Valkyrie are currently leading in terms of filing the required documents to launch a spot Bitcoin ETF. However, the market consensus is that if the SEC approves the concept of a spot Bitcoin ETF, most, if not all, of the filings will be approved. The outcome of these deliberations is highly anticipated and could have implications for the broader crypto market.
The crypto market is eagerly awaiting the SEC’s decision on approving spot Bitcoin ETFs.
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| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Geography | North America |
| Countries | 🇺🇸 |
| Sentiment | very positive |
| Relevance Score | 1 |
| People | James Seyffart, Eleanor Terrett |
| Companies | VanEck, Ark, Valkyrie, Grayscale, Fidelity |
| Currencies | Bitcoin |
| Securities | None |
