Regulatory Updates - SEC delays Trump's Truth spot Bitcoin ETF [1]

ETF Basics & Regulations - Spot ETFs are backed by actual crypto held at a custodian, unlike futures ETFs [4] - In the EU, direct investment in US-listed crypto ETFs is restricted, leading to the creation of ETP alternatives [8] - In the UK, retail investors are banned from buying crypto ETFs or ETPs, but the FCA is considering lifting the ban on ETNs [9] Bitcoin ETFs - BlackRock's IBIT became the fastest-growing ETF in history, now controlling over $85 billion in AUM and holding over 717,000 BTC [15][16] - Fidelity's FBTC controls over $2.16 billion in AUM with over 206,000 BTC [22] - Grayscale's GBTC charges a 1.5% fee, six times more than Fidelity or BlackRock, and holds around 222,000 BTC, roughly a third of its initial holdings [32][33] Ethereum ETFs - BlackRock's ETH holds over $6.4 billion in AUM and holds over 2.1 million ETH [39] - Fidelity's FET holds almost 570,000 ETH with over $1.2 billion in AUM [44] - Grayscale's ETH holds just over 570,000 ETH with around $3.8 billion in AUM [48] ETP Alternatives - Coin Shares physical Bitcoin ETP (BITC) holds just under $2 billion in AUM and charges a fee of 0.25% [51] - 21Shares offers an Ethereum staking ETP (AE) with over $450 million in AUM, a staking yield of 1.52%, and a fee of 1.49% [51]

JUST IN: Fidelity filed amendment to its spot Bitcoin ETF to accept in kind redemptions and creations.This will allow institution to settle in Bitcoin instead of U.S. dollars.HUGE! ...

JUST IN: Fidelity files to amend its spot Bitcoin ETF to allow in kind redemptions and creations 🚀 https://t.co/8Yxd6vTrUe ...

Market Trends - Total spot Bitcoin ETF volume reached $5.2 billion [1] - BlackRock's IBIT brought in $3.4 billion [1]

Group 1: Company Overview - Coinbase Global will be added to the S&P 500 index on May 19, 2023, with a stock price increase of 643% since January 2023, and analysts project further gains [1] - Coinbase operates the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the U.S. and the third largest globally by trading volume, generating revenue from transaction fees, services, and subscriptions [7] Group 2: Financial Performance - In Q1, Coinbase reported a 24% increase in revenue to $2 billion, driven by strong subscription and services momentum, although transaction volume decline limited faster growth [8] - Non-GAAP earnings fell 23% to $1.94 per diluted share due to rising operating expenses [8] Group 3: Market Expectations and Trends - Historically, stocks added to the S&P 500 have averaged a 12% return in the year following inclusion, suggesting a similar potential for Coinbase [4] - The S&P 500 is seen as a key indicator of the U.S. stock market, tracking 500 large companies that represent 80% of domestic equities by market value [3] Group 4: Strategic Moves - Coinbase plans to acquire Deribit, the largest cryptocurrency options exchange, for $2.9 billion, positioning itself to capitalize on the growing popularity of Bitcoin and Ethereum options [9] - Morningstar projects the cryptocurrency market to reach $7.8 trillion by 2035, indicating a potential 136% upside from its current value of $3.3 trillion [10] Group 5: Valuation and Future Outlook - Wall Street anticipates Coinbase's earnings to grow at an annual rate of 19% through 2026, although the current valuation of 49 times earnings appears expensive [11] - Analysts have set target prices for Coinbase at $400 per share, implying a 52% upside from the current price of $263 [1]