War for Market Share
Spot Bitcoin ETF applicants have disclosed their planned fees ahead of anticipated SEC approval, igniting a battle for market share.
Bitwise and Ark/21Shares are waiving fees for the first six months or until they reach $1 billion in assets, while BlackRock has revealed a 0.2% fee for the first year.
VanEck and Grayscale have also announced their fees, with Grayscale’s 1.5% fee being the highest among the applicants.
Competition Prediction
Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas predicts that ETFs with fees higher than BlackRock’s will struggle to compete in the market.
Vaneck predicts that spot Bitcoin ETFs will see substantial growth in flows upon approval, but the SEC will ultimately determine the launch.
Battle for Market Share Amid Looming Spot BTC ETF Approvals
According to a VanEck report, flows into spot Bitcoin ETFs will reach $1 billion within a few days after approval, rising to $2.4 billion during the first quarter of 2024.
All eyes are now on the SEC to determine whether the first spot Bitcoin ETF will launch in the US this week.
Hot Take
The planned fees for Bitcoin ETFs indicate a fierce competition for market share, with no clear winner in sight. As the SEC prepares to decide on the launch of spot Bitcoin ETFs, the outcome will ultimately shape the future of cryptocurrency investment in the US.