BlackRock and ARK 21Shares Drop Bitcoin ETF Fees in New S-1 Filings
Amid growing competition in the spot Bitcoin ETF race, BlackRock and Ark Investments have engaged in a preemptive fee war by announcing a reduction in fees for the Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) they offer. Meanwhile, the latest S-1 filings reveal a strategic maneuver to attract investors even before approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and point to the intensity of competition for a share of the expected capital infusion.
BlackRock & Ark 21Shares’ New S-1 Filings
Amidst increasing speculation in the global crypto world, BlackRock and Ark Investments’ new S-1 filings have attracted significant attention from crypto market enthusiasts. The week saw a number of developments from major ETF players in the US; Nearly all firms have updated their S-1 filings ahead of potential SEC approval.
According to BlackRock’s latest S-1 filing for the iShares Bitcoin Trust, the firm adjusted its offering fee from 0.30% to a more competitive 0.25%, aiming to position itself favorably in the growing market. Simultaneously, Ark Investments collaborated with 21Shares to reduce its fee from the previously set 0.25% to 0.21%.
In particular, this race for fee cuts highlights the urgency for ETF managers to gain an advantage in the evolving environment even before regulatory approval.
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Strategic Bitcoin ETF Filing Regulations
Amid the rush to meet the SEC’s deadline for Bitcoin exchange-traded product (ETP) filings, major players in the market are adjusting their strategies. However, optimism regarding the Spot Bitcoin ETF witnessed a pause today due to a fake SEC approval post described as a hacking incident.
However, as the industry awaits the SEC’s decision on these investment vehicles, the focus continues to be on fees, waivers, and strategic adjustments to custodial relationships.
As previously reported by CoinGape, Bitwise ETF, listed as BITB, is offering fee waivers for six months or until the fund’s asset size reaches $1 billion, after which it will charge a reduced fee of 0.20%. On the other hand, Fidelity Wise also joined this fight and reduced the fee to 0.25% by providing a waiver period for FBTC until July 31.
As the countdown to the SEC decision continues, these strategic moves underscore the fierce competition among ETF managers, each seeking a competitive advantage in the evolving cryptocurrency investment landscape.
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