In the dynamic world of cryptocurrency, Bitcoin (BTC) has once again surpassed the $43,000 mark following a last-minute development. Recent news from Matrixport suggested that an anticipated ETF might not receive approval in the coming days, but a leak from Fox News has introduced a twist to the narrative.
Eleanor Terrett of FOX has just announced that the SEC is concluding comment periods with exchanges for spot Bitcoin ETF applications. This indicates a significant step towards the final stages of the approval process and fuels optimism within the cryptocurrency community.
Terrett reported that the SEC is holding meetings with major exchanges (Nasdaq, CBOE, and NYSE) to finalize comments on the BTC Spot ETF filings, signaling a potential positive outcome from the SEC on the ETFs in the near future. This development also counters Matrixport’s earlier prediction of a non-approval.
Following the announcement, BTC’s price climbed from $42,500 to over $43,000, reflecting the market’s reaction to the positive news. The surge underscores the influence of regulatory developments on cryptocurrency prices.
Bloomberg ETF experts, who predict that the SEC will grant ETF approval between January 8-10, assign a 90% probability to this outcome. Last month, the SEC successfully shaped ETF filings through over 30 meetings, indicating a proactive approach to ETF regulation.
The cryptocurrency market remains attentive to the SEC’s decisions, as an approved Bitcoin ETF could significantly impact the market and investor sentiment. This news has brought a new wave of enthusiasm to investors who are closely monitoring the situation.