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Spot ETF

An exchange-traded fund that holds the actual cryptocurrency rather than futures contracts.

Definition

An exchange-traded fund that holds the actual cryptocurrency rather than futures contracts. Bitcoin spot ETFs were approved in the U.S. in January 2024 and attracted over $10 billion in their first month. They let traditional investors gain crypto exposure through regular brokerage accounts without dealing with wallets or exchanges.

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