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As the deadline approaches, the race is heating up among asset managers eager to secure their spot in the potentially historic launch of the first spot Bitcoin ETFs in the United States. 
Monday, January 8, marked a flurry of activity as major players like Valkyrie, WisdomTree, BlackRock, and several others rushed to submit their final <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1841175/000183988224000518/bitcoin-s1a_010824.htm" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Form S-1 amendments</a> to the SEC. These amendments are crucial, containing key details such as fees and market maker identities for the proposed ETFs. 
<h2 id="fee-wars-and-market-speculation">Fee wars and market speculation</h2> 
Some filers have dramatically slashed their fees. ARK &amp; 21Shares, for instance, announced a fee waiver for the first $1 billion in transactions during the initial six months post-listing. 
BlackRock isn’t far behind, with a competitive structure of a 0.2% initial fee, transitioning to 0.3% thereafter for a substantial $5 billion in transactions. 
This fee war, as Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas points out, might not significantly alter the competitive landscape immediately but could sway decisions in a market where all ETFs essentially offer the same service. 
This week stands as a pivotal moment for Bitcoin and the broader cryptocurrency market. The final amendments filed today could pave the way for a new era of digital asset investment, reshaping the landscape and offering mainstream investors a regulated avenue for Bitcoin.

Bitcoin ETF: Asset managers rush to file final amendments

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