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Spot Bitcoin ETF Excitement Hits Main Street, Google Search Indicates

Many market participants expect the SEC to greenlight the first U.S.-based spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund early next year.

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Finance

Bitcoin Could Rise to Between $42K and $56K if BlackRock ETF Is Approved: Matrixport

The prediction is based on potential inflows of as much as $24 billion.

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Markets

Bitcoin ETF Rumor Had a Silver Lining and It's Apparent in the Crypto Options Market

The bitcoin options market has flipped bullish across different timeframes since Monday's erroneous ETF report.

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Videos

Spot Bitcoin ETF Approvals Will Come In Like a 'Waterfall,' Strategist Predicts

Path Trading Partners co-founder and chief market strategist Bob Iaccino shares his predictions on the flurry of spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications in the U.S. "I don't think they are going to approve one and then slowly go through each one with a fine-tooth comb," Iaccino said. "I think it's going be a waterfall of ETFs."

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ProShares Global Investment Strategist on Ether Futures ETF Outlook

Nine exchange-traded funds (ETFs) offering exposure to ether futures launched on the same day last week. ProShares global investment strategist Simeon Hyman discusses the debut of the ProShares Ether Strategy ETF (EETH) and competition in the space. Also Hyman gives an update on the ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) as crypto traders await a spot bitcoin ETF approval in the U.S.

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Policy

SEC’s Gensler Throws More Crypto Punches in Congressional Hearing

Gary Gensler, while avoiding answers on bitcoin ETFs, argues in testimony that crypto firms dangerously mix assets in a way outlawed in other corners of the financial system.

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler peppered the crypto industry with criticisms in congressional testimony.  (Courtesy of the House Financial Services Committee)

Policy

SEC Extends Ark, Global X ETF Deadlines as Government Shutdown Looms

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission moved earlier than required to extend a couple of deadlines in the pile of spot bitcoin ETF applications awaiting responses.

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has postponed spot bitcoin ETF responses for two applicants.  (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Policy

U.S. Shutdown, Assuming It Doesn’t Run Long, Will Slow, Not Cripple Crypto Efforts

Experts suggest that the courts and the SEC will keep rolling if the government is shuttered, but an already sluggish interaction with federal officials may be slowed even further.

Sheila Warren writes Sam Bankman-Fried's case is a "tale as old as fraud." (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Markets

Grayscale Ethereum Trust Discount Drops to Lowest in a Year Amid Spot Ether ETF Push

The fund's discount to NAV had ballooned to nearly 60% late in 2022.

Grayscale Ethereum Trust discount and ETH price (CryptoQuant)