Hashdex Liquidates DEFI As First US Spot Bitcoin ETF Closure Arrives
Hashdex has begun liquidating its Hashdex Bitcoin ETF, ticker DEFI, marking the first closure of a US spot Bitcoin ETF since the category launched in 2024. The fund ceased trading on NYSE Arca on August 17. Hashdex cited low assets under management, high operating costs, and a small asset base of about $14.7 million as…
Why This Pundit Believes XRP Could Become A ‘Joke’ As ETFs Go Live
A recently shared image on X showing the full lineup of pending XRP ETF filings prompted a blunt response from market commentator Robert Ledferd. Instead of offering predictions or excitement, he framed the moment as a straightforward test for the asset, noting that if XRP cannot climb into double-digit territory once this many ETFs are…