Simply Explained: What is a Bitcoin ETF

You've probably heard the term "Bitcoin ETF" thrown around lately. But do you actually know what it is and why the entire crypto world is so excited about it? Let's break this down step-by-step...

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[admirgusic]

You should explain how it works, the mechanism, how does ETF issuer acquire BTC where is bitcoin stored, how fractions of BTC are wrapped into shares of ETF

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My spouse and I are adding a variety of stocks/ETF to my present holdings for the long term, We've set aside $250k to start following inflation-indexed bonds and stocks of companies with solid cash flows, I believe it is a good time to capitalize on the market for long-term gains, but it wouldn't hurt to know means of actualizing short term profit.

[senecyl]

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[johnd]

If you are someone that already has BTC and knows how to buy and sell it, would there be any benefits to a bitcoin ETF or not really?

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[lebogangboya]

Are these ETf's good for altcoins cause it seems all the money is moving in their direction and little in the direction of altcoins?

[mufid.asshiddiq]

Thanks, helped me understand ETFs in basic terms (more or less a share of fund of collection of financial products, no?)

[minionkevin]

Question: If I invest in a Bitcoin ETF, am I able to receive that Bitcoin in the future, Or does that Bitcoin belong to the hedge fund, used by investors as a monetary gain only?

[BriansWealthJourney]

What people need to know about ETFs, are two main things. Next, the wirehouses are applying and will eventually get involved. Secondly, the ETF allocation will increase for Blackrock, Fidelity, Ark investments, etc. Right now the allocation for most ETF's are 1-3%. Eventually they will be 4, 5 and even 10% in the future. Think about what this will do to the inflows.

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