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A major global financial firm, Goldman Sachs, has submitted a Bitcoin-linked ETF proposal to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) seeking to generate yield while mitigating exposure to the digital asset’s volatility. This move was reported shortly after sources noted that Bitcoin’s price had surged above $74,000. Nonetheless, Wall Street analysts have raised concerns about this rise, alleging that the recent surge is merely a short-term rally amid the current crypto downturn, given that the token is still trading approximately 40% below its October peak. In the meantime, a preliminary prospectus dated April 14 noted that the proposed Goldman Sachs Bitcoin Premium Income ETF aims to deliver current income and capital growth through a portfolio focused on spot Bitcoin exchange-traded products (ETPs) and related options, rather than direct BTC ownership. Goldman Sachs seeks to remain competitive in the cryptocurrency market  Regarding Goldman Sachs’s recent Bitcoin Income ETF proposal, sources with knowledge of the situation anonymously revealed that the fund’s strategy involves selling call options on Bitcoin-linked ETPs to generate income. This strategy can generate premium income; however, it might act as a barrier to potential gains during bullish trends. At this time, a report stated that the actively managed fund will have an 80% minimum allocation to Bitcoin-related assets and may hold up to 25% of its investments through a Cayman Islands subsidiary, citing information from the filing. Notably, the fund will actively manage its Bitcoin exposure (40%–100%) by selling call options to make substantial adjustments to the strategy based on market conditions. Moreover, it might distribute a significant portion of its returns as income or capital repayment. Meanwhile, the fund aims to achieve exposure through a combination of spot Bitcoin ETPs and derivatives, combining direct ownership with options strategies. Several analysts shared their views regarding this approach. According…

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