The Alfa Daily
Everything that happened in crypto today
Markets
Spot Bitcoin ETFs begin trading
Bitcoin funds began trading on U.S. exchanges on Thursday, opening a new route through ordinary brokerage accounts. Their debut followed the SEC’s approval of exchange listings a day earlier.
The first wave
- IBIT
- BlackRock
- FBTC
- Fidelity
- GBTC
- Grayscale

Wall Street
BlackRock and Fidelity launch spot funds
BlackRock’s IBIT debuted on Nasdaq, while Fidelity introduced FBTC. The funds hold Bitcoin directly, giving investors exposure without managing their own wallets.
Economy
U.S. inflation ends 2023 at 3.4%
December CPI rose 0.3%; core inflation was 3.9% year on year.
Companies
Circle files confidentially for an IPO
The USDC issuer submitted a draft S-1 to the SEC. Its share count and price range remained undecided.
Markets
Spot Bitcoin ETFs begin trading









