Quick Facts: Bitcoin Spot ETFs
Before spot ETFs, the U.S. already had Bitcoin futures-based ETFs, which launched in October 2021.
In July 2024, Ethereum spot ETFs subsequently began trading in the U.S.
Buying an ETF and holding Bitcoin directly each has its pros and cons: ETFs save you the hassle of managing private keys, but charge management fees and can only be traded during U.S. stock market hours.
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