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Bitcoin ETF Launches with $1.68 Trillion Backing

T. Rowe Price Files for First Active Crypto ETF with Major Holdings

  • T. Rowe Price has filed for the T. Rowe Price Active Crypto ETF, targeting leading digital assets like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH).
  • The ETF aims to outperform the FTSE Crypto U.S. Listed Index, which tracks the ten largest cryptocurrencies by market cap.
  • It will trade on NYSE Arca and can hold between five and fifteen crypto assets based on market conditions.
  • Primary holdings include BTC, ETH, Solana (SOL), and XRP, with potential additions from Cardano (ADA) and others.
  • The fund will utilize stablecoins like USDC for operational flexibility and liquidity management.

This filing marks T. Rowe Price’s entry into the cryptocurrency investment space, reflecting a growing interest in actively managed crypto products among traditional financial institutions.

With $1.68 trillion in assets under management, T. Rowe Price’s move to establish an active crypto ETF highlights the evolving landscape of institutional investment in digital assets.

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