US regulators have granted approval for exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that invest directly in Bitcoin for the first time. This significant act is sure to have a profound effect on the $1.7 trillion digital-asset sector, offering wider access to the sizeable cryptocurrency market on Wall Street and elsewhere.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has apparently made this move in line with its three-part mandate, one of which is to protect investors. It has been more than a decade since the Bitcoin ETF was first proposed by Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, marking this as a rare moment where the SEC has moved away from its long-standing stance of opposition.
The SEC has empowered several funds, which range from industry giants like BlackRock, Invesco, and Fidelity to smaller competitors like Valkyrie, to begin trading. This act has been hailed as a major event that will allow funds to invest directly in Bitcoin, providing a potential boost to both cryptocurrency and conventional stock market players.
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