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Bitcoin ETFs Stir Optimism, Ambivalence and Dread Among Crypto's Staunchest Supporters
11.1.2024
They make the asset class "less of a scary concept" to mainstream audiences, bitcoin advocate Jameson Lopp said
Bitcoin ETFs Too Small to Affect Broader Investment Landscape, Moody’s Analysts Say
11.1.2024
The exchange-traded funds will allow better access to bitcoin through regulated entities and draw institutional investors, but the crypto is still a very small asset class, CoinDesk was told
South Korea Upholds Crypto ETF Ban Amid Country’s Rising Bitcoin Premiums
11.1.2024
South Korea persists in its stance against allowing financial institutions to invest in digital currencies, effectively blocking the launch of any crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) within its borders. A representative from the Financial Services Commission (FSC) clarified to local journalists that...
Gary Gensler Voted to Approve Bitcoin ETFs, Despite Public Criticism
11.1.2024
Three out of five committee members approved the various filings that gave the green light for the first-ever spot bitcoin ETFs to be offered in the U.S
Turmoil in Crypto Market — Misleading SEC Post Triggers Significant Bitcoin Volatility
10.1.2024
Bitcoin’s value experienced a turbulent Tuesday, largely due to a rogue post from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s hijacked X account, mistakenly proclaiming the green light for all spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). False Spot ETF Approval Post Causes Chaos...
Bitcoin ETFs Could See Up to $100B in Inflows If SEC Approves: Standard Chartered
9.1.2024
Analysts from Standard Chartered, Galaxy and Corestone predict that a spot bitcoin ETF could see over $1 billion in inflows over just the first quarter
Bitcoin Primed To Repeat Bullish Crossover From Epic 2016 Rally After 8 Years of Wait — Here’s What You Need to Know
9.1.2024
The Bitcoin price action is signaling a bullish crossover unseen for 8 years that mimics the epic 2016 rally, indicating potential new highs ahead. Image by Kerem Goktug Kaya, DALL-E 3. Bitcoin ETF hype is currently pushing prices higher, but behind the scenes, a key indicator is flashing bullish...
Bitcoin Open Interest Tops $20 Billion Amid Spot ETF Approval Anticipation
9.1.2024
Source: Adobe Stock The open interest in Bitcoin futures contracts across the entire network has surged to 435,700 BTC, approximately valued at $20.443 billion. The opened positions of Bitcoin’s futures contracts witnessed an 11% increase in the past 24 hours, reflecting heightened investor...
Bitcoin Soars Past $47K, Outstrips Meta in Market Cap Amid ETF Speculation and Intense Trading
8.1.2024
Bitcoin breached the $47K threshold on Monday, fueled by growing excitement over the potential launch of a U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). The leading crypto asset kicked off the day at $43,247 per unit, then climbed to a peak of $47,281 by 2:10 p.m. Eastern Time (ET). Bitcoin Rally...
With Bitcoin ETF Decision Looming, SEC Chair Gensler Says (Again) That Crypto Is Dangerous
8.1.2024
The entire crypto world and much of the U.S. financial sector is anxiously awaiting word from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on whether it will approve a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). SEC Chair Gary Gensler has chosen this moment to issue a broad warning about...
Bitcoin Price Crosses Above $45,000 as Final Spot ETF Submission Deadline Ends
8.1.2024
Source: Pixabay The price of Bitcoin continues to rise as the deadline for companies to file S-1 forms for Bitcoin spot ETFs passed this morning. The SEC’s submission deadline of 8am has passed, and all issuers – Hashdex aside – have submitted updated S-1’s, with the exception of Grayscale,...
In Bitcoin ETF Battle, Grayscale Is Bringing 'A Gun to a Knife Fight'
8.1.2024
The Grayscale Bitcoin Trust's (GBTC) $27 billion of bitcoin and $350 million of daily volume gives Grayscale an advantage versus BlackRock and other wannabe rivals, according to Bloomberg's Eric Balchunas
Bitcoin ETF Approval Odds Raised to Over 90% at Bloomberg, Drop on Polymarket
8.1.2024
Two influential analysts have tipped odds at over 90% ahead of the Securities and Exchange Commission decision
VanEck to Donate 5% of BTC ETF Profits to Bitcoin Core Developers
5.1.2024
The move is reminiscent of a similar pledge by VanEck to donate 10% of profits from its ether futures ETF to Ethereum developers in October last year
BlackRock’s $10 Million BTC Purchase Set For Today As Bloomberg Expert Predicts Imminent SEC Approval For Bitcoin Spot ETFs
5.1.2024
Bitcoin ETF approval could be on the horizon as BlackRock plans a major BTC purchase and experts say the SEC is cornered into allowing regulated crypto funds. Image by Woraphon, Adobe Stock. Asset management firm BlackRock is set to purchase $10 million worth of Bitcoin on Friday, fueling...
Arthur Hayes Predicts Bitcoin Price Will Experience 20% to 30% Correction by Early March
5.1.2024
  Source: YouTube / What Bitcoin Did BitMEX Co-Founder Arthur Hayes has predicted a massive correction in Bitcoin’s price, anticipating a decline ranging from 20% to 30% by early March. Hayes outlined his viewpoint in a detailed post, warning traders amidst the ongoing crypto bull...
Bitcoin Faces Unprecedented Price Swings Amidst Record Volatility Signals and SEC ETF Decision: Bifinex Analyst
5.1.2024
Source: Adobe / Luisa Derivatives traders are on high alert as signals from the options markets indicate the potential for unprecedented volatility in the Bitcoin market. According to insights provided to CryptoNews by Bitfinex analysts, the expectations for volatility are currently higher than...
Bitcoin Rebounds Above $44K as Spot BTC ETF Approval Looks Increasingly Likely
4.1.2024
Reports swirled that the SEC was giving final comments to issuers and may approve multiple spot-based bitcoin ETF applications very soon
Matrixport Founder Jihan Wu Addresses Spot ETF Report Responsible for Market Crash
4.1.2024
Source: X / @JihanWu Crypto tycoon and Matrixport co-founder Jihan Wu addressed concerns surrounding the company’s report predicting the rejection of spot Bitcoin ETF applications by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Bitcoin’s price dropped as much as 9% on Wednesday as...
Bitcoin ETF Looks Very Likely Given These Bureaucratic SEC Steps
3.1.2024
We see a 98% chance of approval in the next couple of weeks and the high likelihood of a Bitcoin rally to follow