Bitcoin spot ETFs unlocked institutional adoption since January 2024 launch

A spot bitcoin ETF is a fund that holds actual bitcoin and trades on a stock exchange, letting investors gain price exposure through an ordinary brokerage account. The first US spot bitcoin ETFs launched in January 2024, removing custody, compliance and operational barriers that had previously blocked many institutional players. The launch opened the door for asset managers, pension funds and banks to access bitcoin without directly holding the cryptocurrency.

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