ETF Giant KraneShares Aims to Launch Coinbase 50 ETF, Tracking Top Digital Assets

KraneShares has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to launch the “Coinbase 50 Index ETF,” which would track the 50 largest cryptocurrencies by market capitalization.

Key Takeaways:

• KraneShares filed to launch the Coinbase 50 Index ETF, tracking the 50 largest cryptocurrencies.
• Analysts expect more crypto index ETF filings as investor demand for diversified exposure grows.
• Over 70 crypto ETFs await SEC review, highlighting rising interest in assets beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum.

The index, introduced by Coinbase in late 2024, is rebalanced quarterly and currently allocates 50% to Bitcoin, 21% to Ethereum, and 9% to XRP.

ETF Store President Nate Geraci suggested a surge of similar crypto index ETF applications could follow, reflecting growing investor demand for diversified crypto exposure.

KraneShares Builds Reputation with Alternative Asset Funds

KraneShares, founded in 2023 by Jonathan Krane, is a New York-based asset manager known for funds targeting China, climate themes, and alternative assets.

The firm’s move into crypto ETFs signals a broader shift as traditional asset managers look to capture inflows into digital assets.

KraneShares is majority-owned by China International Capital Corporation, a leading financial institution in China, highlighting the international interest in bringing regulated crypto investment products to U.S. markets.

In April, Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas revealed that more than 70 cryptocurrency ETFs are currently awaiting review by the SEC.

The lineup features a broad range of digital assets beyond Bitcoin, including XRP, Litecoin (LTC), Solana (SOL), Dogecoin (DOGE), and various crypto derivatives.

According to Balchunas, spot ETF applications for XRP and Solana are among the most popular in the current wave, with 10 institutions applying for XRP-based ETFs and six for Solana.

These numbers suggest rising institutional interest in diversifying crypto exposure beyond just Bitcoin and Ethereum.

The surge in applications shows growing market demand and a shifting regulatory environment in the U.S.

Bitcoin ETFs Draw $3B in 13 Days

U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs have seen 13 straight days of inflows, pulling in over $2.9 billion as institutional investors ramp up exposure despite Bitcoin trading sideways near $107,374.

Tuesday alone brought $588.6 million in fresh capital, marking the biggest single-day inflow for June. BlackRock’s IBIT led with $163.7 million, followed by Fidelity’s FBTC and Bitwise’s BITB.

Analysts suggest most of the inflows come from long-only investors, as basis arbitrage opportunities remain limited.

Meanwhile, Bitcoin ETFs are outperforming gold ETFs, with $3 billion in Bitcoin ETF inflows versus $1 billion in gold ETF outflows over five days, highlighting a shift among investors seeking better hedges against traditional U.S. assets.

The rising interest in spot Bitcoin ETFs comes as corporate adoption continues to accelerate despite macro uncertainties.

Anthony Pompliano’s ProCap BTC acquired 3,724 Bitcoin for $386 million as part of plans to go public through an SPAC merger, while Japan’s Metaplanet raised $517.8 million on the first day of its ambitious “555 Million Plan,” which targets 210,000 Bitcoin by 2027.

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