As the Bitcoin price has regained previously lost territory, following reports suggesting that the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) would reject the long-awaited Bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs), new developments have reignited hopes among investors. Although the approval of these index funds is not expected to occur on Friday, sources indicate that the upcoming…
As anticipation builds around the potential approval or rejection of spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on January 5, the Bitcoin price has witnessed a notable 2.7% recovery in the past 24 hours. This development comes amidst growing speculation about the patterns that could drive the Bitcoin…
Most analysts are optimistic that the impending launch of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the U.S. could propel the coin to new heights, way above the $69,000 mark registered in November 2021. Andrew Kang, co-founder of Mechanism Capital, believes that Bitcoin at $45,000 is still grossly undervalued. This is given the anticipated influx of institutional…
According to Bloomberg, Coinbase Global has recently experienced a change in leadership within its custody division. The departure of Aaron Schnarch, former CEO of Coinbase Custody, has been confirmed by a spokesperson, who also revealed that Schnarch was replaced by Rick Schonberg in August. Per the report, the transition aligns with Coinbase’s efforts to offer…
In a significant shake-up of its Bitcoin (BTC)-related holdings, Cathie Wood’s ARK Next Generation Internet exchange-traded fund (ETF) has made strategic changes as BTC ends the year with a significant 156% surge. According to a Bloomberg report, the ETF sold all its remaining 2.25 million shares of the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) while acquiring 4.32…
Numerous price predictions have emerged as the Bitcoin price continues to demonstrate significant growth throughout the year, fueled by factors such as the upcoming halving event and potential approval of a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Notably, the ETC Group has released a comprehensive report shedding light…
As the long-awaited deadline for a positive or negative decision on spot Bitcoin ETF applications approaches, Bloomberg reports that the BTC options market is seeing increased hedging activity as traders prepare for a crucial decision on January 10th. The report indicates a surge in open interest for put options expiring on Jan. 12, suggesting that…
As the final months of the year approach, the anticipation surrounding the approval of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has generated considerable excitement among analysts and traders. While many stake their hopes on these index funds to fuel a significant price surge for Bitcoin and the broader…
There is a spike in crypto on-chain activity if transaction fees lead. According to IntoTheBlock data on December 8, Bitcoin transaction fees are up by over 60%, while “gas” in Ethereum has climbed by nearly 50% in the past week. Bitcoin And Ethereum Transaction Fees Rise By Double-Digits This surge in activity can be pinned to…
As anticipation builds for the long-awaited approval of a spot Bitcoin ETF by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), an encouraging sign has emerged, further increasing the likelihood of approval. The SEC issued an investor alert regarding “crypto asset securities,” prompting speculation that the spot Bitcoin ETF may be closer than ever. Spot Bitcoin…