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Trump Media Files for Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF Amid Crowded Crypto Market

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Trump Media & Technology Group, the parent company of Truth Social, has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch a new exchange-traded fund (ETF) that would invest in both bitcoin and ethereum, the two largest cryptocurrencies by market value.

This marks the company’s second crypto ETF filing in under two weeks, following an earlier bid to launch the Truth Social Bitcoin ETF. If approved, the new Truth Social Bitcoin & Ethereum ETF would enter a highly competitive space already led by financial giants like BlackRock, whose iShares Bitcoin ETF manages $72.5 billion in assets.

ETF analysts say new entrants will struggle to compete without a clear edge. “The only way to stand out will be through fees or brand,” said Bryan Armour of Morningstar. Trump Media has not yet disclosed management fees for either ETF, though competitors typically charge around 0.12%.

The proposed bitcoin and ethereum ETF would initially maintain a 3:1 ratio in favor of bitcoin, according to the issuer Yorkville America Digital. This allocation strategy may help attract retail crypto enthusiasts, especially those aligned with the Truth Social platform.

Sui Chung, CEO of CF Benchmarks, said the move may be less about innovation and more about leveraging brand loyalty: “Given Truth Social’s involvement, it may be marketed directly to individual investors—just like how some people buy Apple stock because they love their iPhones.”

If approved, the ETFs could appeal to politically engaged investors and retail traders loyal to former President Donald Trump, further blending political branding with financial products in the digital asset space.

Kraken Launches Tokenized U.S. Equities for 24/7 Trading Outside U.S.

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Kraken, the crypto exchange, announced Thursday it is launching tokenized versions of U.S. stocks, including Apple, Tesla, and Nvidia, allowing investors outside the U.S. to trade equities 24/7 — a step toward bridging traditional finance and blockchain.

The product, called xStocks, provides digital tokens that represent ownership of publicly traded U.S. equities. Investors won’t directly hold the underlying shares, but rather tokens that mirror the stocks’ value, offering flexibility and round-the-clock access typically unavailable in traditional stock markets.

Key Details:

  • Availability: Limited to select markets outside the U.S.

  • Trading hours: Available 24/7

  • Not offered to: U.S. customers

  • Underlying equities: Includes high-profile companies such as Apple, Tesla, and Nvidia

Kraken did not disclose which countries or jurisdictions will have access to xStocks, but the move reflects the growing interest in tokenizing real-world assets.

Why It Matters

Tokenization — issuing blockchain-based digital versions of real assets — is increasingly being seen as a tool to:

  • Expand market access globally

  • Enable fractional ownership and enhanced liquidity

  • Offer trading during non-market hours, especially useful for international investors

“Tokenized securities could radically reshape how retail and global investors access financial markets,” proponents argue.

Earlier this year, Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev endorsed tokenization in a Washington Post op-ed, suggesting it could also open access to private markets.

Broader Context

The launch comes as enthusiasm for blockchain intensifies, partly fueled by:

  • Bitcoin’s strong performance

  • Expectations of lighter regulation under U.S. President Donald Trump

  • Growing demand to integrate traditional assets into decentralized finance (DeFi) systems

While tokenized securities are still in their early adoption phase, Kraken’s initiative places it at the forefront of hybrid finance innovation, offering a glimpse into the future of global capital markets.