Advancements in Spot Bitcoin ETFs: BlackRock and VanEck Rapidly Update S-1 Filings After Feedback from the SEC

Investment management firms BlackRock and VanEck They resubmitted their updated S-1 Forms to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to address the feedback received regarding their spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications. SEC ).

The recently filed documents show some minor modifications, including language that discusses the potential bankruptcy of an authorized participant or trading counterpart, alongside emphasizing possible conflicts of interest. Moreover, they've included alerts for prospective investors about situations where liquidity might be compromised. Bitcoin Bloomberg's ETF analyst Eric Balchunas shared insights on X (formerly known as Twitter), mentioning that both companies are keen on making quick amendments:

BlackRock has just re-filed their S-1 after receiving last-minute remarks yesterday. While it’s tough to spot the changes at first glance, the key takeaway is that the unprecedented rapid turnaround of just 24 hours from filing to comments and then back to filing suggests that all involved parties are eager to get the ball rolling quickly.

After submitting their latest forms, the SEC communicated their comments to several would-be issuers yesterday. These remarks were largely focused on minor aspects and were not expected to cause any delays in the application process.

Asset managers amend  S-1 Forms

The submission made on Monday also included final clarifications. Different providers such as Valkyrie, Bitwise, Grayscale, Invesco, BlackRock, VanEck, and WisdomTree elaborated on their proposed fee structures, giving a clearer picture of their competitive strategies within the dynamic cryptocurrency landscape.

The amended S-1 forms With promotional offers featuring zero fees for a limited timeframe, Bitwise has set the bar with the lowest fixed fee at 0.24%. ARK 21Shares is right behind with a 0.25% fee structure, while BlackRock proposes a slightly higher fee at 0.3%. ARK 21Shares By promptly responding and updating their filings, BlackRock and VanEck are hastening their document submissions to aid the SEC in processing them ahead of the impending deadline for spot Bitcoin ETF approvals.

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