SEC Review Continues on Bitcoin ETF Physical Redemption Proposal Amid Market Speculation

Key Points

1. The SEC has not approved the physical redemption proposal for Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs as of July 29, 2025, and continues to review the submission by Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. and Invesco Galaxy.

2. Physical redemption could improve liquidity and tax efficiency by allowing direct exchange of ETF shares for cryptocurrencies, aligning them with commodity ETFs like SPDR Gold Shares.

3. The SEC's hesitation stems from concerns about investor protection, regulatory compliance, and the complexities of tracking and securing digital assets.

4. Market participants remain cautiously optimistic, with Bitcoin trading at $117,288.51 and a market cap of $2.33 trillion, while awaiting the SEC's decision.

5. Without approval, investors must continue relying on cash redemption mechanisms, which maintain current market stability but limit potential operational improvements.