Fidelity Files for Bitcoin ETF as Institutional Demand Dries Up

Fidelity Files for Bitcoin ETF as Institutional Demand Dries Up

In a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), asset management firm Fidelity indicated their intention to create a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). The Wise Origin Bitcoin ETF is the latest addition to the growing number of ETFs looking to launch crypto-based financial products in the United States.  If approved, the ETF will utilise Fidelity’s in-house BTC price index alongside the firm’s Digital Assets arm. Fidelity stated that its “objective is to seek […]


Related News

Fidelity Digital Is Expanding Workforce By 70% Due To Crypto Demand

The institutional buy-in through major banks and adjacent firms continues this week. Fidelity Digital is the company’s enterprise-grade solution for digital assets. In a recent story first broken by Bloomberg this week, crypto demand is leading the Fidelity division to expand staffing by roughly 70%. Fidelity Digital: Doubling Down The report cites an interview with […]

Fidelity Applies to Launch Bitcoin ETF Amid Accelerating Institutional Demand...

Fidelity has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch a bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). The ETF will track the price of bitcoin as measured by the performance of the Fidelity Bitcoin Index. Fidelity Seeks SEC’s Approval Launch a Bitcoin ETF FD Funds Management, a subsidiary of Fidelity, has revealed that it plans to provide financial backing for a bitcoin ETF called the Wise Origin Bitcoin Trust, CNBC reported. On Wednesday, the company filed a Form S-1, a preliminary registration statement for the fund, with the SEC. The filing explains that the....

Fidelity Survey Shows 58% Of Institutional Investors Now Own Crypto

A recent survey from Fidelity shows 58% of institutional investors already own cryptocurrency. Related Reading: By The Numbers: Comparing Bitcoin Volatility With Nasdaq And S&P500 Institutional Investor Presence In Crypto Sector Continues To See Growth This Year As per data from an institutional investor digital assets study by Fidelity, digital asset ownership among these investors […]

Fidelity’s Crypto Branch to Increase Staff by 70%, President Sees ‘More Inter...

According to Tom Jessop, president of Fidelity Digital Assets, the company is planning to increase staff by 70% because demand for cryptocurrencies continues to keep the firm busy. Fidelity Digital Assets, the subsidiary of the wealth management firm Fidelity Investments Inc., has also seen a significant amount of demand for ethereum. Crypto Demand Pushes Fidelity Digital Assets to Increase Staff Fidelity Digital Assets is looking to increase staff at its locations in Boston, Salt Lake City, and Dublin, according to a Bloomberg interview with Tom Jessop. The new hires will be dedicated to....

Fidelity Investments Launches Crypto, Metaverse ETFs — Says ‘We Continue to S...

Fidelity Investments, one of the largest financial services firms with more than $11 trillion under administration, is launching exchange-traded funds (ETFs) focusing on the crypto ecosystem and the metaverse. “We continue to see demand, particularly from young investors, for access to the rapidly growing industries,” said Fidelity. Fidelity Sees Demand for Crypto, Metaverse Investments Fidelity Investments announced the launch of a couple of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) this week to offer investors exposure to the crypto industry and the metaverse. ....