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Australia's First Bitcoin ETF Launch

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

2 years ago


Australia is on the cusp of introducing its first Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) on June 4, 2024, marking a momentous shift in the landscape of digital assets within the nation. The ETF, dubbed IBTC and managed by Monochrome Asset Management, is set to kickstart trading following a comprehensive three-month processing and approval phase. This development places Australia among the select few countries permitting the trading of spot ETF instruments with Bitcoin as the underlying asset, now scheduled for listing on the CBOE exchange. Initially slated for the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX), the IBTC ETF application hailing from Monochrome Asset Management made a strategic move to the CBOE, securing its place in the market. The IBTC ETF stands out with its distinctive redemption in kind feature, enabling investors to redeem their investments in Bitcoin alongside cash settlements, making it an appealing choice for pension and retirement funds. The future outlook for the Australian Bitcoin ETF market appears promising, with anticipation surrounding forthcoming ETF launches from major players such as BlackRock, Mirrae Asset, VanEck, BetaShares, and DigitalX. The influx of these ETFs has the potential to impact Bitcoin's market value on a global scale, especially as excitement builds up for the upcoming ETH ETF introduction.

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