Choosing Between Bitcoin ETFs and Direct Investment

Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert

Source: Coinmarketcap

Updated: 2 days ago

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Bitcoin ETF AUM Milestone: Currently, spot Bitcoin ETFs have surpassed $100 billion in assets under management, with BlackRock's IBIT becoming the fastest ETF in history to reach this milestone in just 435 days, indicating strong institutional interest in Bitcoin.
Return Comparison: In 2025, Bitcoin gained over 100% year-to-date, while the S&P 500 posted approximately 9%, showcasing Bitcoin's significant upside potential despite its higher volatility, attracting investors seeking substantial returns.
Tax Treatment Differences: Bitcoin ETFs follow standard capital gains rules, whereas direct Bitcoin ownership triggers taxable events with every trade, making ETFs more advantageous for tax management, particularly for retirement account investments.
Risk and Reward Trade-offs: Direct Bitcoin ownership offers complete asset control but comes with higher security risks and complex tax reporting, while ETFs provide a regulated investment avenue suitable for risk-averse investors.

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Technical Analysis for ARK

Technical Sentiment Analysis for Ark (ARK). As of , Ark (ARK) is exhibiting a Neutral technical sentiment. Our proprietary analysis, which aggregates 6 technical signals, shows that 3 indicators are flashing buy, while 3 are indicating sell.

Momentum Indicators: RSI, MACD & Overbought/Oversold Status. Currently, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) for ARK stands at -, which suggests a Neutral condition. Meanwhile, the MACD (12, 26) indicator is at -, providing a Neutral signal for short-term momentum. Other oscillators like the Stochastic Oscillator at - and the Commodity Channel Index (CCI) at - further confirm a - outlook for the crypto.

Support, Resistance & Moving Averages. From a structural perspective, ARK is trading below its 60-day moving average of $- and below its 200-day long-term moving average of $-. Key price levels to watch include the immediate resistance at $- and strong support at $-. A break above $- could signal a bull continuation, while falling below $- may test the next Fibonacci floor at $-.

Ark (ARK) Support & Resistance Level

Name	S3	S2	S1	Pivot Points	R1	R2	R3
Classic	0.131	0.143	0.153	0.165	0.174	0.187	0.196
Fibonacci	0.143	0.152	0.157	0.165	0.173	0.178	0.187

About ARK

ARK is a cryptocurrency- and blockchain- based development platform allowing anyone to create their own fully customizable and interoperable blockchain. Reducing the industries need for Smart Contracts by using custom transactions, logic and multiple programming languages. ARK was founded in mid 2016, running a Toekn Exchange Campain(TEC) later that year which raised $800K in bitcoin and other exchanged cryptos. Sound financial planning has allowed the team to become a well-funded entity since its inception. On March 21, 2017, the ARK Public Network went live, hosting the native ARK crypto asset. The ARK business entity formed shortly after, called ARK ECOSYSTEM SCIC. The business entity is commonly referred to as 'ARK.io' which is part of the teams branding as well as the teams website.The ARK Ecosystem consists of an open-source blockchain technology stack authored in TypeScript programming language. ARK’s public network acts as a live implementation of ARK technology, node operators acting as delegates on the network, standalone blockchains running on ARK technology with independent node operators, business entities that develop products powered by ARK as well as assist in maintaining the code base, an enterprise division driving adoption as well as a community of users, developers and service providers.The ARK Public Network supports special transaction types such as multi-payment, multisignature, many various registration transactions, and IPFS hash transactions. ARK’s Launcher product, allows fully customizable interoperable blockchain creation using a graphical user interface. This plug and play creation method allows developers to fully utilize ARK’s consensus model, technology stack, product line and custom transactions.

About the author

Ohris M. Greyoon

Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.

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