Bitcoin’s Flash Crash Over Weekend Prompts Analyst To Sound Warning on BTC ETFs: Continuous Liquidity Essential To ‘Prudent Risk Management’
Bitcoin’s (CRYPTO: BTC) flash crash late Friday, which happened outside of regular trading hours, has reignited debate about the operating hours of spot BTC exchange-traded funds, particularly the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (NASDAQ:IBIT).
BTC’s Deadly Weekend Crash
The apex cryptocurrency collapsed from $116,000 to under $110,000 within minutes after President Donald Trump threatened 100% tariffs on China in response to “aggressive stance” on export controls.
The sudden spike caught traders off-guard, triggering over $19 billion in liquidations, the largest single-day wipeout in cryptocurrency history.”
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ETF Investors Left In The Lurch?
The crash fueled concerns about the lack of 24/7 trading of BTC exchange-traded funds, which have become a popular vehicle for institutional investors, Forbes reported, quoting Tommy …
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