Join Our Newsletter. Latest News and globally, exchange-traded funds (ETFs). by In a bold response to a remarkable influx of Bitcoin ETFs emerging in the U.S., both Invesco and WisdomTree have significantly slashed fees on their European Bitcoin offerings by over 60%.

The revised fee structure affects WisdomTree's Physical Bitcoin ETP, valued at $325 million, cutting fees from 0.95% to 0.35%, along with Invesco's Physical Bitcoin ETP, which has seen its fees drop from 0.99% to 0.39%. These changes were announced in quick succession and are set to take effect before the month's close.

Additionally, Invesco's American product will enjoy a fee holiday for the first six months or until it reaches $5 billion in assets, after which it will adopt a charge of 0.39%. This aligns with the pricing revealed for its European offering.

Alisa Davidson April 25, 2025 While excitement builds around U.S. Bitcoin ETFs, some may be unaware that they’ve had the ability to access similar products via physically backed ETPs since 2019. The recent introduction of spot Bitcoin ETFs contributes to the growth trajectory of the cryptocurrency market, as this asset seeks a foothold in investment portfolios, according to Alexis Marinof, the head of WisdomTree Europe.

In Europe, most digital asset exchange-traded products are designed as exchange-traded notes (ETNs) instead of funds. Thus, ETN investors hold a type of debt security, while ETF investors own a portion of the underlying assets of the fund.

Investment management firm based in the U.S. has declared its plan to adopt a more aggressive marketing strategy for its crypto products in Europe, especially after the SEC approved eleven spot Bitcoin ETFs a fortnight ago.

Martijn Rozemuller, CEO of VanEck’s European division, mentioned that in addition to igniting interest in cryptocurrency itself, the SEC's recent ruling likely enhanced VanEck’s presence in Europe, due in part to the spotlight put on its Bitcoin ETF in the media. by The ETFs launched in the U.S. might display higher liquidity, making them particularly attractive to European investors who benefit from a larger market and a more centralized trading environment, unlike the fragmented exchange landscape in Europe.

The U.S. SEC has approved the listing of spot Bitcoin ETFs on local exchanges, allowing notable issuers like BlackRock, Fidelity, Grayscale, ARK 21Shares, VanEck, Valkyrie, Bitwise, WisdomTree, and Invesco to rush into this market. This has led to a remarkable surge in product options for U.S. investors, who previously had to look to Canadian or European firms for exchange-traded cryptocurrency exposure.

Throughout the application journey, several providers have navigated the evolving U.S. market landscape, striving to strike a balance between supply and demand. Consequently, the ensuing price points have been notably lower compared to existing tracking products in Europe.

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Ark Investment Management originally intended to launch its U.S. ETF with a fee of 0.8%. However, it has now decided to forgo fees for the initial six months or until assets hit $1 billion, after which it will impose a 0.21% fee.

Investors will see a fee of 0.25% for this product, with early backers enjoying a discounted rate of 0.12% for the first year, provided that assets grow to $5 billion. April 25, 2025 Since all these ETFs are poised to deliver similar returns, their fee structures will be instrumental in attracting new investments. Yet analysts predict that many providers might find the low-fee model unsustainable in the medium term.

Faced with an influx of spot Bitcoin ETFs in the U.S., Invesco and WisdomTree opted to implement significant fee reductions on their European offerings to remain competitive.

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