VanEck pledges 5% of Bitcoin ETF profits to fund Bitcoin Core development

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The potential of an imminent approval of a Bitcoin Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) has initiated a competitive dance among issuers, as evidenced by the strategic moves of companies such as VanEck.

VanEck, one of the potential Bitcoin ETF issuers, has pledged to donate 5% of its Bitcoin ETF profits to support Bitcoin Core developers, Bitcoin Brink, for at least 10 years, a gesture initiated with an upfront donation of $10,000.

This underlying game theory reveals the intricate tactics issuers resort to to stand out in the crowded ETF marketplace. Rather than solely focusing on reducing fees, issuers use various strategies to entice investors.

We’re not Bitcoin tourists at VanEck. We’re in it for the long haul. That’s why we made an initial $10k donation and signed a pledge to donate 5% of our Bitcoin ETF profits (if approved) to support Bitcoin Core devs @bitcoinbrink for at least 10 years. Your tireless dedication to decentralization and innovation is the cornerstone of the Bitcoin ecosystem, and we’re here to support it—more details to come.

This includes leveraging their commitment to the larger Bitcoin ecosystem, as seen in VanEck’s commitment to fund Bitcoin Core developments, which could tell the direction future issuer strategies might take.

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