Understanding the Differences between ETFs and ETPs
CoinGecko, a leading data aggregator in the cryptocurrency industry, has conducted an analysis of the best ETPs and ETFs. These financial products allow investors in traditional exchanges toย win exposure to the performance of digitalย currencies without the need for a wallet or understanding the market. Nonetheless, unlike SPOT ETFs, which are highly desired by bitcoiners, current ETFs and ETPs doย not involve buying the underlying asset.
If applications from major players like BlackRock, VanEck, and Wisdomtree are approved, itย might revolutionize the investment world for cryptocurrency and create a surge in demand.
The Main Differences between ETFs and ETPs
ETPs (Exchange Traded Products) are exchange-traded financial products that provide investors with exposure to certain sectors, including cryptocurrency. ETPs include exchange-traded products (ETFs), exchange-traded funds (ETNs), and exchange-traded commodities (ETCs). ETFs allow investors to allocate money into a fund that replicates the performance of the underlying asset. ETNs track certain products as debt securities, while ETCs represent physically backed commodities. ETNs cover all remaining investment sectors.
The Most Popular ETF and ETP in the Cryptocurrency World
CoinGeckoโs analysis outlines that the most traded ETP in the cryptocurrency world is ETN Bitcoinย (BTC) Tracker One (COINXBT) with a value of $4.43 billion. The Second largest investment product is ETN Ethereumย (ETH) Tracker One (COINETH) valued at $2.58 billion. Between ETFs, Hashdex Nasdaq Cryptocurrency Index FI (HASH11) isย known with assets of $1.07 billion.
Overall, there are only 9 ETFs between the top 25 ETPs, with a total value of $4.52 billion. ETNs dominate with the top 5 valued at $8.09 billion. ETCs, which invest in 8 different digitalย currencies, are worth $1.68 billion. Bitcoinย (BTC) and Ethereumย (ETH) are the most trending assets between the top 25 crypto-themed ETPs.
Hot Take: The Growing Interest in Altcoins
Althoughย while Bitcoinย (BTC) and Ethereumย (ETH) remain popular, traditional stock exchanges are increasingly interested in altcoins. The major providers of investment products on Bitcoinย (BTC) and Ethereumย (ETH) are XBT Provider, Hashdex, and Purpose Investment. Canada has the highest number of listed ETPs, followed by Sweden, the United States, and Switzerland.
Overall, the approval of ETF applications from major players could revolutionize the cryptocurrency investment world and create a surge in demand.
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