BlackRock and Fidelity Bitcoin ETFs Among Top 10 Biggest Launches of the Decade According to Bloomberg Senior ETF Analyst Eric Balchunas, BlackRock's IBIT and Fidelity's FBTC Bitcoin ETFs have rapidly become two of the top 10 largest ETFs launched in the 2020s. IBIT has overtaken Grayscale's GBTC to become the largest spot Bitcoin ETF in the US, holding over $22 billion worth of Bitcoin, showcasing increasing mainstream adoption and investor interest in Bitcoin as an asset class. The success of these crypto-based funds reflects the growing prominence of cryptocurrency as a viable investment option, underlining the escalating appeal and trust from investors for Bitcoin-based ETFs, especially exemplified by the substantial market value and rapid outpacing of established competitors. Franklin Templeton Proposes Bitcoin & Ethereum ETF to SECFranklin Templeton has proposed the Franklin Crypto Index ETF combining Bitcoin and Ethereum, granting investors exposure to both without direct asset ownership. The fund's assets comprise Bitcoin, Ethereum, cash, and short-term instruments, monitored by BNY Mellon and custodied by Coinbase. It mirrors the CF Institutional Digital Asset Index's performance, the first ETF holding both Bitcoin and Ether. Issued in 50,000-share blocks, the ETF's value reflects the NAV of Bitcoin and Ether held. While not engaging in staking, the SEC evaluates the proposal's fraud prevention measures with regulated futures markets like CME Bitcoin and Ether Futures for transparent trading. Hashdex Files Amended S-1 for Nasdaq Crypto Index US ETFHashdex has amended its filing for a Nasdaq Crypto Index US ETF, progressing towards a potential listing for a spot cryptocurrency index ETF in the US. The ETF will initially include Bitcoin and Ether but may expand to other digital currencies. Industry analysts see crypto index ETFs as the next focus after ETFs for BTC and ETH listed earlier this year. Total US ETF assets exceeded $10 trillion, with significant inflows into cryptocurrency ETFs in 2024. Despite limited SEC approval for assets in ETFs, demand for new types of single-asset ETFs remains constrained. Bitwise Files S-1 for XRP ETF Amid SEC AppealOn October 2, 2024, Bitwise filed an S-1 with the SEC to launch an XRP ETF, following their Delaware trust registration. Bitwise's CEO emphasized XRP's enduring appeal for investors. However, the SEC’s recent appeal in its case against Ripple has cast doubt on the ETF’s future, challenging XRP’s non-security status. The appeal, which may extend into 2025, threatens to delay or derail the ETF's approval. This legal uncertainty makes it unlikely for XRP-related financial products to move forward until a final resolution is reached. Grayscale Launches Aave Trust for High-Potential AAVE Investment Grayscale Investments has introduced the Grayscale Aave Trust, offering access to AAVE, a top 20 token expected to perform well in Q4 2024. This trust underscores Aave's potential to innovate traditional finance through blockchain and smart contracts. It follows the debut of other single-asset investment trusts, including Avalanche Trust and XRP Trust. Now open for daily subscription, the Aave Trust functions similarly to Grayscale’s other single-asset investment trusts. Notably, Aave V3 has experienced strong growth, surpassing $8.9 billion in total value locked, marking over a 160% increase from the start of the year. Aave V3's key features include isolation mode, high-efficiency mode, and cross-chain functionality, enhancing functionality and user experience. Canary Capital Launches First US HBAR Trust for Institutional Crypto InvestmentCanary Capital, led by Steven McClurg, launched the Canary HBAR Trust, the first dedicated HBAR investment vehicle in the US. The Trust offers secure exposure to HBAR, Hedera's native cryptocurrency, aiming to bridge the gap for institutional investment in crypto assets. The Trust is solely invested in HBAR and caters to individual and institutional accredited investors. Additionally, the team at Canary Capital, including Josh Olszewicz, offers crypto hedge fund solutions tailored for sophisticated investors. With a focus on risk management and technology growth, the Trust provides a unique opportunity for institutions to access the Hedera network's scalability and performance. This article has been refined and enhanced by ChatGPT.