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Spot Crypto ETF

Definition

A Spot Crypto ETF is an exchange-traded fund that directly holds and tracks the real-time market price of a specific cryptocurrency. Unlike futures-based ETFs, a spot ETF acquires and secures the actual digital asset it represents, offering direct price exposure. This structure provides retail and institutional investors with a regulated, accessible way to gain exposure to cryptocurrencies without the complexities of direct ownership. These funds are listed and traded on traditional stock exchanges, subject to their operational rules.