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Uncertainty and volatility that have kept many investors on the sidelines recently means cash holdings are elevated, but ETFs and model portfolios are likely to be among the temptations to put that cash back to work.

Yesterday marked Martin Luther King Day, a federal holiday since 1983. Historically, the market has exhibited a positive average reaction on the Friday before and a weaker performance on the following Tuesday. Here are the figures:

In today's world, speed is everything. From shaking your screen for 5-second videos to 1-minute ballets and websites loading in 3 seconds, the pace of life has accelerated.

Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes believes the emergence of spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) would be a game-changer for traders worldwide.

Kristalina Georgieva, managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), does not see cryptos anywhere near the Dollar in stature.

Arun Sundaresan, Head-ETF, Nippon Life India Asset Management, says “generally, most of these ETFs anyway tend to be low on expense and they may be comparable but the moot point here is that you should not be guided only by the expense ratio. If the liquidity is poor and if the impact cost is very high, that may defeat the entire purpose of low-cost investing through ETFs.” ETFs are seeing substantial numbers as far as the performance across the board are concerned, especially the volumes. I really want to understand the trigger behind these significant volume numbers. Arun Sundaresan: Obviously ETFs and index funds, passive funds as they are called, have been picking up significant traction over a period of time in the mutual fund industry. Already the total assets under management in these types of funds is around Rs 8 lakh crore. Particularly talking about ETFs, the exchange traded funds they have been around for quite some time now. The topic for today's discussion, what we wanted to talk to you about is the liquidity in an ETF, how critical that is when it comes to your investment.

According to the most recent research conducted by Matrixport, the approval of a Bitcoin Spot ETF is expected to occur very soon, which would result in a significant increase in the price of Bitcoin to $50,000. A consolidation that occurred between the middle and the end of December is the basis for this optimistic projection, which was issued on January 2, 2024. It is supported by a number of important reasons, including the possibility of institutional investment and a change in market attitude.

Anthony Scaramucci, the founder and managing partner of hedge fund SkyBridge, has shared an optimistic outlook for Bitcoin’s future, suggesting that its price could potentially reach $170,000 in the coming year.

In a recent unforeseen turn of events, Bitcoin (BTC) experienced a dramatic fluctuation in its price, prompting a market-wide reevaluation and a shift of focus towards Ethereum (ETH) and Retik Finance.

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The CEO of Circle, the company behind popular stablecoin USD Coin, sees a strong chance that laws for stablecoin issuers like itself will come through in 2024.

After an everything rally that pushed major stock indexes near new highs, some investors just want the good stuff. They are looking for quality stocks, broadly defined as shares of companies with some combination of growth, reliable profits and strong balance sheets. Those run the gamut from recent highfliers such as Microsoft and Nvidia to steady performers such as Coca-Cola and Johnson & Johnson.

Bajaj Finserv Mutual Fund announced the launch of the Bajaj Finserv Nifty 50 ETF, an open-ended exchange-traded fund tracking the Nifty 50 index. The scheme opened for public subscription on January 15, 2024, and will close on January 18, 2024. The scheme re-opens for continuous sale and repurchase within five days from the date of allotment.

Last week, digital asset investment products witnessed a significant surge in inflows, totaling an impressive $1.18 billion, albeit subject to a T+2 settlement.

Bitcoin posted its worst streak in about a month after the US Securities and Exchange Commission approved spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs.

WhiteOak Capital Banking & Financial Services Fund, WhiteOak Capital Pharma and Healthcare Fund, SBI Nifty50 Equal Weight Index Fund, Old Bridge Focused Equity Fund, Groww Banking & Financial Services Fund, and Motilal Oswal Large Cap Fund will open for subscription later this week.

Somasundaram PR, the regional CEO for India at the World Gold Council. «India will have to prepare for a rise in demand.

As the trading week begins, Bitcoin exhibits a choppy pattern, marginally up by 0.06% and hovering around $42,635. The cryptocurrency landscape is buzzing with notable developments that could shape its short-term trajectory. Ark Invest’s Cathie Wood, a known advocate for Bitcoin, continues to hold a strong belief in its potential, further influencing market sentiment.

South Korean regulators will not give the green light to a domestic Bitcoin spot ETF before the nation’s next general elections, insiders claim.

The crypto landscape has changed dramatically over the past few years, with stablecoin volumes challenging traditional payment giants like PayPal and Visa.

U.S. stocks ended little changed on Friday as investors digested the first batch of fourth-quarter earnings and continued to assess the Federal Reserve’s rate plans for the months ahead.