David McNickel

Bitcoin ETF fees 2024

Investor Alert: Only VanEck Bitcoin ETF Still Charging Zero Fees

Updated Sept 1st. After launching with zero fees in January, the majority of Bitcoin ETFs are now charging their full fees, with only VanEck maintaining zero fees until March 2025.  The launch of Bitcoin ETFs in the US back in January was marked by fierce competition over fees among ETF providers. However, as we pass […]

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Bitcoin ETF performance

Bitcoin ETF Performance – Best and Worst So Far

If all the Bitcoin ETFs reflect the spot price of Bitcoin, how is it that some ETFs will perform better than others? What factors will influence a Bitcoin Spot ETF’s performance? Updated Sept 1st.  Ultimately, it will be a Bitcoin ETF’s performance that will separate one from another. Below are the current published performance results

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BlockFi Bankruptcy

BlockFi Says Coinbase Distributions About To Start

BlockFi has announced its long-awaited client distribution via Coinbase will begin later this month. The company says its client distributions will be processed in batches over the coming months, and eligible clients will receive a notification to the BlockFi account email on file. Non-US clients will have to wait, however, as BlockFi says their funds

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Crypto Staking Or Crypto Lending

Crypto Lending Or Crypto Staking – What’s The Difference, and Why Does It Matter?

Crypto staking vs crypto lending –  at first glance, crypto staking and crypto lending seem like basically the same thing. You lock up your crypto on a platform and earn yield. In this article, we compare the crypto two products and highlight a range of differences in terms of their risk profiles, returns and viability.

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Nexo Audit

Nexo Ends Real-Time Audits: Is It Still Liquid?

In a significant development, Nexo, a prominent player in the crypto lending space, has discontinued its practice of providing real-time audits of its assets and liabilities. The move comes amidst the broader context of audit firms withdrawing from the crypto sector and raises concerns about the transparency and risk management of crypto investments overall. Nexo’s

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Best AI Cryptocurrencies Of 2024

Investment Watch: AI Cryptos – A Chance To Buy The Dip?

2024 has been a significant year for AI in the cryptocurrency sector, with notable advancements and increased market demand. So how have the top AI cryptocurrencies fared since Bitcoin’s 2024 all time high on March 14th.  Despite representing only a small fraction (0.4%) of the $1.95 trillion cryptocurrency market, AI cryptocurrencies made a remarkable impact

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Bitcoin and War

Bullets and Bitcoin: How Does War & Calamity Affect Crypto Prices?

Upon news of the April 14th Iranian attack on Israel, Bitcoin prices swiftly fell over 7% in less than 40 minutes. While initial reactions to global crises are often sharply negative, historical trends suggest a consistent recovery pattern in financial markets following such events. Bitcoin has emerged as a major player in global finance. However,

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Crypto Custody Providers Comparison

Crypto Custody Providers Comparison

With multiple SEC-approved Bitcoin ETFs now a reality, it’s likely many more high-net-worth individuals and institutional investors will enter the crypto space. For those who want more flexibility and control over their assets, but are also looking for peace of mind in terms of security and storage, a specialist crypto custodian service should be considered.

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