Cryptocurrency ETF Weekly | Last week, the net outflow of Bitcoin spot ETFs in the U.S. was $552 million, and the Canary Litecoin spot ETF has been listed on the DTCC official website
XRP ETF and Solana ETF applications have been officially entered into the SEC federal register, awaiting further approval.Organizer: Jerry, ChainCatcher
Performance of Crypto Spot ETFs Last Week
U.S. Bitcoin Spot ETFs Net Outflow of $552 Million
Last week, U.S. Bitcoin spot ETFs experienced a net outflow for four consecutive days, totaling $552 million, with a total net asset value of $110.8 billion.
Ten ETFs were in a net outflow state last week, with outflows mainly from FBTC, ARKB, and BITB, which saw outflows of $153 million, $107 million, and $105 million, respectively.
Additionally, only VanEck HODL was in a net inflow state.
Data Source: Farside Investors
U.S. Ethereum Spot ETFs Net Inflow of $1.6 Million
Last week, U.S. Ethereum spot ETFs had a net outflow of $1.6 million, with a total net asset value of $9.98 billion and an average daily trading volume of $346 million.
The outflow mainly came from Grayscale ETHE, which had a net outflow of $15.8 million. A total of six Ethereum spot ETFs had no fund movement.
Data Source: Farside Investors
Hong Kong Bitcoin Spot ETFs Net Outflow of 19.03 BTC
Last week, Hong Kong Bitcoin spot ETFs had a net outflow of 19.03 BTC, with a net asset value of $421 million. The issuer, Harvest Bitcoin, increased its holdings to 357 BTC, while Huaxia held 2,320 BTC.
Hong Kong Ethereum spot ETFs had a net outflow of 401 ETH, with a net asset value of $5.529 million.
Data Source: SoSoValue
Performance of Crypto Spot ETF Options
As of February 21, the nominal total trading volume of U.S. Bitcoin spot ETF options was $577 million, with a nominal total long-short ratio of 1.88.
As of February 20, the nominal total open interest of U.S. Bitcoin spot ETF options reached $13.45 billion, with a nominal total long-short ratio of 1.98.
The market's short-term trading activity for Bitcoin spot ETF options has decreased, but overall sentiment remains bullish.
Additionally, the implied volatility is 53.28%.
Data Source: SoSoValue
Overview of Crypto ETF Dynamics Last Week
Canary Litecoin Spot ETF Listed on DTCC Website, Code LTCC
According to the DTCC website, the Canary Litecoin spot ETF has been listed with the code LTCC, and the creation/redemption section shows D. Although this does not indicate that the ETF has received any regulatory approval or any explicit approval process results, listing on the DTCC website is a "standard procedure" for launching new ETFs.
U.S. SEC Confirms Receipt of Bitwise's Spot XRP ETF Application
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) confirmed on Tuesday that the Cboe BZX Exchange, a subsidiary of the Chicago Board Options Exchange, submitted an application for the listing and trading of Bitwise's XRP spot ETF. In a document confirming the proposal, the SEC requested comments to be submitted within 21 days from the date of publication in the Federal Register. After that, the agency may decide to approve, disapprove, or "initiate proceedings."
The 19b-4 filing is the second step in the two-step process for proposing a crypto ETF to the SEC. Once confirmed, the document will be published in the Federal Register, thereby initiating the SEC's approval process. The SEC has previously confirmed XRP spot ETF applications submitted by 21Shares and Grayscale but has not yet confirmed applications from Canary Capital and WisdomTree.
According to Bloomberg ETF analysts James Seyffart and Eric Balchunas, the likelihood of an XRP-based ETF being approved is 65%.
SEC Seeks Public Comments on Approving Grayscale and Bitwise Ethereum ETF Options Trading
The SEC is seeking public comments on the approval of options trading for Grayscale and Bitwise Ethereum ETFs. In a document submitted on Tuesday, the SEC accepted the application submitted by the Chicago Board Options Exchange, which involves options trading for the Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF, Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust ETF, and Bitwise Ethereum ETF.
The SEC requires relevant comments to be submitted within 21 days after publication in the Federal Register. The agency may decide to approve, disapprove, or "initiate further review procedures."
Hashdex Approved to Launch World's First XRP Spot ETF in Brazil
The Brazilian Securities Commission (CVM) has approved Hashdex to launch the world's first XRP-based spot ETF—HASHDEX NASDAQ XRP INDEX FUND.
Currently, the ETF is in the pre-operational phase, managed by Genial Investimentos, with the official listing date yet to be announced.
Grayscale's Spot XRP ETF Officially Submitted to the Federal Register, Deadline for Resolution is October 18
Grayscale's Spot XRP ETF (19b-4 application) has been officially submitted to the Federal Register, meaning that from now on, the SEC will begin its review and must decide whether to approve or reject the application by October 18.
The 19b-4 application is the formal document submitted by Grayscale to the SEC to apply for the launch of an XRP-based exchange-traded fund (ETF). This document has been officially published in the Federal Register, marking the formal start of the review process.
According to regulations, the SEC must make a decision by October 18. During this period, the SEC may communicate with Grayscale to request additional information or clarify related issues.
Franklin Templeton Submits S-1 Filing for Spot Solana ETF to the U.S. SEC
XRP ETF and Solana ETF Applications Officially Entered into the U.S. SEC Federal Register, Awaiting Further Approval
Australian ETF Operator BetaShares Launches BTC ETF
U.S. Exchange MEMX Applies to SEC for Approval of Its 21Shares XRP ETF Listing
U.S. SEC Confirms Receipt of 21Shares Proposal for Staking Ethereum ETF
U.S. SEC Seeks Public Comments on WisdomTree XRP ETF Proposal
Market News: U.S. SEC Confirms COINSHARES SPOT XRP ETF Application Has Been Submitted
U.S. SEC Confirms Receipt of CoinShares' Litecoin Spot ETF Application
Views and Analysis on Crypto ETFs
According to Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas, while the listing of the LTC ETF on DTCC does not mean the product has been approved or is about to start trading, it indicates that the issuer is preparing for trading once approval is granted, with the current probability of approval remaining at 90%.
Bloomberg Analyst: PlanB Moving Bitcoin to ETF Demonstrates the Convenience It Offers
Bloomberg senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas commented on X platform about "PlanB moving Bitcoin to ETF," stating, "If this news is true, then as a major influencer with 2 million followers, PlanB's actions demonstrate how powerful the convenience offered by exchange-traded funds is, and there is no need to worry about being robbed at gunpoint. On the other hand, it is understandable that those who want to control and hold their keys indeed want to control their keys."
Nate Geraci, president of The ETF Store, stated on social media that fund giant Charles Schwab has established a digital asset chief position and is expected to offer crypto spot trading services. The company is currently one of the largest brokerage firms in the U.S.
According to Bloomberg senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas, the asset holding ratio of 13F reporting institutions in most Bitcoin ETFs has reached 25-30%, and it is expected to ultimately reach a level similar to that of gold ETFs (GLD) at 40%, indicating a remaining growth potential of 10-15%.
Luca Sorlini, product head at virtual asset service provider Northstake, stated that he believes once the XRP ETF is approved, the reasonable range for inflows in the first week will be between $400 million and $800 million.
Luca Sorlini added that his prediction will depend on various factors, including overall market conditions, the number of competing ETFs that may launch simultaneously if approved, and, more importantly, the interest of institutions in this issuance.
However, Bloomberg senior ETF analysts James Seyffart and Eric Balchunas both believe that the likelihood of the XRP ETF being approved is 65%, as the classification of the token as a security or commodity remains an unresolved issue.
Crypto analyst Miles Deutscher pointed out that since the election frenzy, the inflow rate into Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs has significantly slowed. As the market is forward-looking, most ETF buyers have already positioned themselves for the potential benefits of a Trump presidency. With this demand being preemptively absorbed, the market is now waiting for the next catalyst to drive prices up.
