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Australia is set to join the growing ranks of countries offering spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) with the expected launch of its first such product the next day.
JUST IN: Australia's first spot #Bitcoin ETF to go live tomorrow.Are you prepared? pic.twitter.com/EfKqdMU48P
— Bitcoin Magazine (@BitcoinMagazine) June 3, 2024
Barring any last-minute delays, Monochrome Asset Management has announced its Bitcoin ETF (IBTC) will begin trading on June 4. Trading under the ticker IBTC, the ETF will carry a 0.98% management fee. Monochrome Asset Management, the ETF’s sponsor, is offering this fund as a way for investors to gain exposure to Bitcoin within a regulated framework.
By tracking the CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate index, the ETF will provide exposure directly correlated with the spot price of Bitcoin. This launch marks a significant milestone for…
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