Blackrock Processes $5 Billion in Direct Bitcoin-to-ETF Conversions
Large crypto holders are increasingly exchanging bitcoin directly for exchange-traded fund (ETF) shares instead of selling into cash first. Falling minimums at Blackrock and Bitwise, along with growing use at Grayscale a...
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BlackRock cuts bitcoin ETF swap minimum to $1 million: Report
ETF issuers are lowering the barrier for bitcoin whales to trade self-custody for ETF shares.
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