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Spot ETFs Give Rise to Crypto Basis Trading
The U.S. approval of spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs in January 2024 and July 2024, respectively, represented a significant development in the cryptocurrency market. These products provide investors with a more regulated and accessible way to gain exposure to digital assets, which has encouraged greater institutional involvement in the sector. The introduction of spot Solana and the potential for XRP ETFs suggest a forthcoming expansion in the scope of basis trading. As shown in the chart below, the front-month SOL and XRP futures contracts saw annualized basis readings spike to 50% in July 2025. A basis trade is a ... (full story)
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