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Is There a Bitcoin ETF in Canada?

A Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) is a type of investment fund that tracks the price of Bitcoin and trades on a stock exchange. ETFs allow investors to trade on the price movements of an underlying asset without actually owning the asset.

The first Bitcoin ETF was proposed in Canada in 2013 but was rejected by regulators. In March 2016, the Winklevoss brothers filed for a Bitcoin ETF in the United States but this was also rejected by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

The SEC has yet to approve any Bitcoin ETFs.

In Canada, there are currently no approved Bitcoin ETFs but there are several companies that have filed for one. The most recent one was filed by Purpose Investments Inc.

NOTE: WARNING: Investing in Bitcoin ETFs is highly speculative and involves a high degree of risk. Before investing, investors should be aware of the risks associated with Bitcoin ETFs, including the fact that their value could go down as well as up. The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) have not approved any Bitcoin ETFs for trading on Canadian markets and investing in such products carries additional risks. Investors must do their own research and understand the risks associated with any investments they make.

in December 2017. However, it is still awaiting approval from Canadian regulators.

The SEC has rejected all previous attempts at a Bitcoin ETF due to concerns about potential manipulation of the underlying asset. However, with the growing popularity and institutional interest in Bitcoin, it is possible that a Bitcoin ETF will be approved in the future.

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