1. đ BlackRock's Intended Authorized Participantsđ:
BlackRock has disclosed plans to involve JPMorgan Securities and Jane Street as its authorized participants for their proposed spot Bitcoin ETF, pending approval from the SEC.
2. đRole of Authorized Participantsđ:
APs are entities permitted to create and redeem ETF shares, exchanging them either for a basket of securities reflecting the ETF's holdings or for cash.
3. đMonitoring by Bloomberg Analystsđ:
Analysts James Seyffart and Eric Balchunas from Bloomberg Intelligence have been closely tracking new S-1 filings to identify selected firms as APs. This disclosure is seen as a crucial step preceding the SEC's decision.
4. đSEC's Expected Approval Criteriađ:
Balchunas mentioned SEC's readiness to approve spot Bitcoin ETF proposals that commit to cash-only creations and redemptions while having agreements with authorized participants.
5. đHigh Likelihood of SEC Approvalđ:
Both Balchunas and Seyffart estimate a 90% chance that the SEC will permit some firms to launch a spot Bitcoin ETF in early January.
6. đDeadline for SEC Decisionđ:
The SEC faces a January 10 deadline for Ark Invest and 21Shares' proposal and could rule on similar plans by other firms by that date. Ark, 21Shares, and VanEck have refiled their S-1s,
but only BlackRock disclosed its chosen APs.
7. đDetails in Effective Prospectusđ:
Firms are not obliged to name APs until they file the effective prospectus, which contains comprehensive information such as AP details, fees, and other pertinent information.
8. đStrategic Significance of AP Selectionđ:
The selection of APs is a critical aspect of ETF creation and redemption, impacting liquidity,
narket efficiency, and the overall functioning of the ETF.
9. đIndustry's Focus on Regulatory Decisionsđ:
The analysis of SEC decisions highlight the significant impact that approval or denial of a spot Bitcoin ETF can have on the crypto market and its integration with traditional finance.
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