- Main event focuses on Fidelity’s ETF strategy adjustments.
- SEC amendment facilitates in-kind transactions.
- Aligns U.S. ETF market with global practices.
The amendment by Fidelity was made to allow for in-kind creations and redemptions in its crypto ETFs. This strategic shift, endorsed by other major ETF issuers, aims to enhance operational efficiency. The amendments were submitted on July 22, 2025, marking a move away from the cash-only model previously mandated by the SEC.
More positive signs regarding Bitcoin & Ethereum ETFs obtaining the ability to do in-kind creation and redemption… This indicates to me that there is positive movement and likely fine-tuning happening with the SEC.” — James Seyffart, ETF Analyst, Bloomberg Intelligence
Fidelity, under the leadership of Abigail Johnson, supports this move, displaying its efforts to align U.S. regulations with international standards.
The amendment mainly impacts institutional players by increasing efficiency and potentially reducing operational costs. It enables these participants to transact ETF shares for Bitcoin or Ethereum rather than using cash, which was the previous requirement. However, this change does not affect retail investors directly.
Fidelity’s change could foster deeper ETF liquidity, potentially narrowing premium/discount gaps in ETF shares. Historical trends show that similar international provisions have supported market liquidity and efficiency, which might reflect in the U.S. market following this amendment. This shift could invite more institutional participation and align U.S. spot crypto ETFs more closely with traditional ETF norms worldwide.
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