Bitcoin ETF: America’s Oldest Bank BNY Mellon Reveals BTC ETF Investments In Quarterly Filings

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As a crypto investor with several years of experience under my belt, I can’t help but feel both excited and apprehensive about the recent news that BNY Mellon has invested in Bitcoin ETFs. On one hand, this is a significant step forward for the adoption of cryptocurrencies within traditional financial industries, which could lead to more institutional investment and mainstream acceptance.

In a surprising development, BNY Mellon, one of America’s oldest banks, has confessed to holding significant stakes in Bitcoin ETFs (exchange-traded funds) based on its latest quarterly reports. This announcement has sparked excitement worldwide, especially among institutional investors, signaling a major leap forward for traditional financial sectors embracing cryptocurrencies. Let’s delve deeper into BNY’s investment in BTC ETFs and explore the resulting buzz.

BNY Mellon Discloses BTC ETF Investments in 13F Filings 

The disclosure of BNY Mellon’s recent Form 13F filings with the SEC has created ripples in the international crypto sphere. The bank’s purchase of securities in BlackRock and Grayscale Bitcoin ETFs signifies more than a local occurrence; it is a symbolic gesture indicative of the expanding embrace and integration of cryptocurrencies within the conventional financial framework on a global scale.

Institutionally important, the U.S. SEC’s Form 13F mandates a quarterly report submission for investment managers overseeing $100 million in assets. In accordance, BNY Mellon disclosed managing assets valued at $2.02 trillion (as of Q1 2024), encompassing Bitcoin ETFs, while concurrently holding assets totaling $48.8 trillion for custody or administration.

As a crypto investor, I’ve noticed a surge in institutional interest towards Bitcoin ETFs since the U.S. SEC gave its approval. Two of these ETFs have particularly stood out to me – GBTC from Grayscale and BlackRock’s IBIT. BNY Mellon recently disclosed that they hold these two products, making them the largest Bitcoin ETF offerings in the industry.

GBTC & IBIT Market Data

It’s intriguing to note that while there was much excitement surrounding the news mentioned earlier, Grayscale Bitcoin Trust experienced significant outflows to the tune of $140 million, according to a report by CoinGape Media. In contrast, IBIT saw no inflows for the second day in a row.

During this period, BlackRock’s IBIT ETF has experienced no new investments for the second day in a row, leading some to worry about decreasing interest in the asset. However, recent filings from BNY Mellon suggest that the adoption of cryptocurrencies is growing among more conventional financial institutions.

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2024-04-26 16:15