NYDIG presents a thought-provoking comparison between Bitcoin and Gold, both frequently analyzed asset classes. 
Spot Bitcoin ETFs are already present in other global markets, but no one has introduced them in the United States yet.

BlackRock’s recent filing of the spot Bitcoin ETF has generated significant interest in the Bitcoin investment product. However, the ETF’s availability in the market is contingent on approval from the SEC. In their latest research report, NYDIG discussed the potential transformative impact of a spot Bitcoin ETF on Bitcoin investors.

While spot Bitcoin ETFs exist in various international markets, they have not been introduced in the United States. NYDIG’s estimates indicate that investors worldwide have invested $28.8 billion in assets under management (AUM) in Bitcoin investment products. Importantly, of this total, investors have allocated $27.6 billion to spot products.

NYDIG clarifies that a spot ETF would address shortcomings associated with existing Bitcoin investment alternatives, offering compelling advantages for investors. The presence of reputable brands like BlackRock and iShares would instill confidence, providing enhanced protection for investors.

Additionally, a spot ETF would facilitate simpler buying and selling processes through brokers and streamline position reporting, risk measurement, and tax procedures. Market analysts anticipate that a spot ETF will offer improved liquidity, reduced tracking error, and potentially lower costs than other choices, such as private funds or trusts. However, no one has determined the specific fees for trading spot Bitcoin ETFs yet.

Potential $30 Billion Inflows Expected with Introduction of Spot Bitcoin ETF

NYDIG presents a thought-provoking comparison between Bitcoin and Gold, both frequently analyzed asset classes. Gold ETFs worldwide amass a substantial $210 billion in assets under management (AUM), with approximately $107.3 billion of that AUM situated in North America.

Though Bitcoin isn’t held by central banks (except in El Salvador) or employed in products similar to gold, a larger proportion of Bitcoin’s supply (4.9%) is held in various funds in comparison to gold (1.6%). Notably, when examining private holdings, the ratio favors Bitcoin over gold, considering ETFs, bars, and coins.

NYDIG explains that the advent of a spot Bitcoin ETF could potentially usher in another $30 billion in inflows into Bitcoin, presenting an exciting opportunity for further growth and development.

While NYDIG is optimistic about introducing a spot Bitcoin ETF, not all market participants share the same perspective. Recently, JPMorgan, a prominent banking institution, expressed a more reserved outlook, suggesting that a spot Bitcoin ETF might not significantly influence the market. 

According to the banking giant, spot Bitcoin ETFs have not achieved considerable success in international markets, leading them to believe that such ETFs might not succeed substantially in the United States either.

 

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Filed under: Bitcoin - @ July 20, 2023 5:22 pm