"We estimate Bitcoin custody and surveillance revenue will more than offset decline in Bitcoin trading volume as assets migrate to ETFs," the analysts said. "Spot bitcoin ETFs appear poised to take volume away from crypto exchanges," said Bryan Armour, director of passive strategies research for North America at Morningstar. watch nowMizuho sees the income from custody fees as fairly modest given how far investors have pushed up the stock. "They are essential infrastructure in terms of custody, trading, and surveillance for the majority of the ETF proposals," Carter said. WATCH: Former SEC Chair Jay Clayton on changes in bitcoin trading

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