I am dismayed that this proposed rule is being considered. This could drastically reduce my options to make the investments that I believe are currently available currently. A special process to verify my capability to invest is not necessary. I adequately know how to make appropriate investments including those considered by this proposed regulation. Rather than purchasing digital currency directly, I prefer the method that cryptocurrency funds offer. Thank you.

I'm opposing it

You not regulators should be able to choose the public investments that are right for you and your family. Public investments should be available to all of the public, not just the privileged. You shouldn't have to go through any special process like passing a test before you can invest in public securities, including cryptocurrency funds such as BITO. Explain that you are capable of understanding cryptocurrency funds such as BITO and their risks. Tell regulators you do not need these measures imposed on you.

I OPPOSE RESTRICTIONS TO MY RIGHT TO INVEST I should not have to go through any special process like passing a test before I can invest in public securities, including cryptocurrency funds such as BITO. I am capable of understanding cryptocurrency funds such as BITO and their risks. I do not need these measures imposed on me. I " not regulators" should be able to choose the public investments that are right for me and my family. Public investments should be available to all of the public, not just the privileged.

This feels a lot like A: nanny states attempting to protect us from ourselves in ways said nanny states don't succeed in protecting *themselves* - I think a government with as much debt as the US govt has has no business telling anyone how to run their money B: a set of rules which advantage the rich while screwing over the rest of us - as per usual, rules for thee, not for me, since I bet you're still going to let "accredited investors" make all the big money gains.

I feel that making decisions on my investments should not be governed by anyone but myself and my financial professionals.

I don't think it is right for Regulators to take control of how the public wants to invest in the future of their families, your trying to make the rich get richer once again, middle class people don't have a chance again, when a good thing comes along that's when regulators want to take over, where were you when crypto was just getting started, you didn't believe in it but now that you see its going to make a big difference to the world economy you want in. I don't have to take a test for any other stocks I own so why should I have to take one for crypto?

There is no reason individual investors should be denied access to an efficient vehicle of ownership of an entire asset class. Forcing individuals to seal with complex futures and/or expensive and risky crypto exchanges only deepens the gulf in access between inst. (wealthy) and indiv. (middle class) investors. Per federal law, it is legal for any US citizen to own crypto currency. If there are any restrictions that need to be implemented, they should be done by our legislative branch of government (Congress), not via arbitrary restrictions drawn up by a handful of people at FINRA/SEC.

I would like to choose the public investments that are right for me without any restrictions. I am capable of understanding funds such as Funds Selling Short and their risks.

It is very important that we have freedom to decide for ourselves and our families how to invest our own money.