ARK, 21Shares update spot Bitcoin ETF application as next SEC deadline looms
ARK Investment Management, a cryptocurrency investment firm founded by Bitcoin ( BTC ) advocate Cathie Wood , isn’t giving up on its efforts to launch a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the United States.
On Nov. 20, ARK Invest filed another amended prospectus for its spot Bitcoin ETF product developed in collaboration with the European digital asset manager 21Shares.
If approved, the ETF, named the ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF, will trade on the Chicago Board Options Exchange’s BZX Exchange under the ticker symbol ARKB, the updated filing reads.
This latest update is ARK and 21Shares’ third amendment to the prospectus since the firms first filed for a spot Bitcoin ETF in April 2023. ARK previously amended its form S-1 registration statement in October, which was interpreted by experts as a “good sign” of progress.
In September 2023, the SEC again delayed its expected decision on ARK’s application. The next deadline for the decision has been set for Jan. 11, 2024.
According to Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas, the latest filing includes many updates, including numerous risk disclosures designed to satisfy corporate finance requirements.
Related: WisdomTree amends S-1 form spot Bitcoin ETF filing as crypto awaits SEC decisions
“One interesting thing is they are sticking to in-kind creations redemptions — albeit in a hybrid model — to minimize tax and spread issues,” Balchunas noted . “Semi-shocker to be honest, but in a good way,” he added, stating:
“The more updates to these documents the better, shows them getting these bad boys in shape for SEC approval.”
Bloomberg ETF watcher James Seyffart also suggested that the latest filing likely reflects that things are moving with the SEC conversations.
While ARK has been actively amending its application, not all spot Bitcoin ETF filers have amended their filings. According to Steyfart’s data, as of mid-November, Franklin Templeton and Global X were the only two firms out of 12 spot Bitcoin ETF filers that hadn’t amended their S-1 filings.
Magazine: How to protect your crypto in a volatile market — Bitcoin OGs and experts weigh in
Disclaimer: The content of this article solely reflects the author's opinion and does not represent the platform in any capacity. This article is not intended to serve as a reference for making investment decisions.
You may also like
Telegram’s crypto holdings rose to $1.3B in H1 2024: Report
What Changed in Donald Trump’s Cryptocurrency Wallet After the Last Big Bull Rally? Here is the Latest Altcoin Portfolio
US President-elect Donald Trump has seen some changes to the assets in his wallet after the recent cryptocurrency rally.
Apple CEO Makes Bitcoin Statement! Will Apple Invest in BTC?
Apple CEO Tim Cook announced that he invested in Bitcoin.
Santiment: "As Bitcoin Falls, Investors Keep These Three Altcoins on Their Radar!"
Santiment said that Sandbox, Stellar and Ethereum are the focus of investors and are the most talked about altcoins on social media.