Vanguard Shuts Down Bitcoin ETF Speculation

As a seasoned financial analyst with over two decades of experience in the industry, I have seen the rise and fall of numerous trends, from dot-com bubbles to the 2008 financial crisis. With this background, it’s evident that Vanguard’s decision not to launch a Bitcoin ETF, despite the successes of competitors like BlackRock, is a calculated move.


Salim Ramji, who recently took over as CEO at Vanguard, clarified that their investment firm currently has no intentions of introducing a Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF).

Instead of jumping into the growing field like BlackRock and Fidelity, Vanguard opted to stay out of the action for now.

As a researcher, I find myself standing at the precipice of an exciting development: BlackRock’s Institutional Bitcoin Investment (IBIT) is poised to surpass all others and hold the most significant share of the foremost digital currency. This follows a string of impressive milestones achieved by the investment strategy.

There’s been much discussion about whether Vanguard might eventually invest in Bitcoin following Ramji’s move to join them after launching BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF. Yet, it’s now evident that the leadership shift hasn’t altered Vanguard’s firm opposition to Bitcoin investments.

Previously this year, Vanguard stirred up some discontent among Bitcoin supporters when they barred their clients from purchasing Bitcoin through their service.

As a crypto investor, I’m proud to be part of an investment advisory firm based in Pennsylvania, managing an impressive portfolio valued at approximately $9.3 trillion in total assets.

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2024-08-14 23:45