Franklin Templeton Files for Spot Bitcoin ETF: What You Need to Know
Franklin Templeton, a well-known asset manager with nearly $1.5 trillion in assets under management, has stolen the spotlight of the crypto market. On 12 de sept. de 2025, Franklin Templeton has become the latest traditional finance giant to join the spot bitcoin ETF race, applying to the US SEC to float a full fledged Bitcoin Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) product.
Franklin, one of the world’s largest investment managers, managing approximately $1.5 trillion in assets, is looking to capitalize on the growing demand for Bitcoin investments. This product, dubbed the Franklin Templeton spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), revealed its intention to offer investors a more accessible way to gain exposure to Bitcoin. El gestor de activos Franklin Templeton solicitó a la Comisión de Bolsa y Valores de Estados Unidos el 12 de septiembre el lanzamiento de un fondo cotizado en bolsa.
The firm, which manages nearly $1.5 trillion in assets, disclosed its intention on 12 de sept. de 2025. Their proposed ETF, if approved, will mark a significant step towards mainstream adoption of cryptocurrency investments.