SEC Extends Review on Bitcoin ETF Rule Tweaks: In-Kind Trading Looms
Published Date: 3/17/2025
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Summary
The Cboe BZX Exchange wants to change the rules for trading shares of the ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF and 21Shares Core Ethereum ETF to allow in-kind creations and redemptions, which can make trading smoother and possibly save money. The SEC is taking extra time to review this change, pushing the decision past the original March 31, 2025 deadline. This affects investors and traders interested in these popular crypto ETFs.
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Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Allow In‑Kind ETF Creations/Redemptions
The Exchange filed a proposed rule change to allow in-kind creations and redemptions for shares of the ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF and the 21Shares Core Ethereum ETF. This proposal was filed January 27, 2025 and was published for comment on February 14, 2025.
SEC Extends Decision Deadline to May 15, 2025
The Securities and Exchange Commission extended its 45-day review period for the proposed rule change and designated May 15, 2025 as the new date by which it will act. The original 45th day after publication was March 31, 2025.
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