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As of late October, the SEC is reportedly reviewing eight to ten potential spot Bitcoin spot ETF filings. Asset manager Valkyrie has recently made waves due to its decision to amend its prospectus for a spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETF filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The Valkyrie Bitcoin ETF Update James Seyffart, a renowned analyst at Bloomberg, shared this development on social media platform X, shedding light on Valkyrie’s efforts to meet the SEC’s requirements for its...

With the imminent launch of Bitcoin spot ETFs, many institutions are also looking to gain increased exposure to BTC. Exactly 15 years ago, Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin, sent the Bitcoin whitepaper via email to a select number of cryptographers. Satoshi is fondly quoted to have opened the email saying: “I’ve been working on a new electronic cash system that’s fully peer-to-peer, with no trusted third party.” He then went on to link the Whitepaper which he...

Investors will be eyeing major announcements ahead this week such as jobs report, Federal Reserve rate decision, and Apple’s earnings.  On Monday, October 30, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (INDEXDJX: .DJI) gained by over 511 points or 1.58%, ending the trading at 32,928.96. This was the biggest single-day gain market by the index, after June 2023. The S&P 500 saw a robust 1.2% surge, reaching 4,166.82, marking its most substantial gain since late August. Simultaneously, the Nasdaq...

CME’s rise to prominence is often viewed as a sign of an institutional-led rally in the cryptocurrency market. The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME), a regulated financial marketplace is surging through the ranks of the largest Bitcoin (BTC) futures and perpetual futures exchanges by Open Interest, and it’s reminiscent of the early stages of the 2020-21 bull run. Bitcoin Futures Exchange: Open Interest and Rankings With a notional Open Interest (OI) of $3.54 billion, CME has now secured...

In anticipation of this pivotal event, there has been a substantial uptick in trading volume for products launched by ProShares and Grayscale. Activity surrounding Bitcoin investment products, particularly exchange-traded funds (ETFs), has seen a notable increase. This surge is primarily driven by the growing excitement within the market about potential ETF approvals in the United States. Speculation and expert opinions on the potential acceptance of the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) by...

According to the analyst, November will pave the way for a plausible BTC surge above the $45,000 mark. As Bitcoin (BTC) continues its bullish trajectory over the week, the cryptocurrency market is abuzz with speculation about its next milestone. According to a comprehensive analysis by prominent financial analyst CryptoCon, Bitcoin is poised to hit a significant threshold of $45,000 in November, leveraging insights from previous market cycles. CryptoCon shared these insights in a series of...

While the prospect of a Bitcoin ETF is undoubtedly exciting, it is essential to acknowledge the potential challenges and roadblocks that may surface. The crypto community is abuzz with anticipation as the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) considers multiple filings for spot Bitcoin (BTC) Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). SEC Chair Gary Gensler recently revealed that the regulatory body has between eight to ten such filings on its plate for consideration. Bitcoin’s Rally and Market...

Hayes has always maintained an optimistic outlook on Bitcoin and remains one of the market analysts who believes the best is yet to come for the premier cryptocurrency. He believes  we will see a $1 million price tag for the coin in the long term. Arthur Hayes, the former CEO of BitMEX suggests in a recent blog post titled “The Periphery”,  that a $1 million Bitcoin (BTC) price is still attainable, even in the face of inflation and ongoing wars in Israel and Ukraine. Arthur Hayes on...

A DTCC spokesperson confirmed that the IBTC ticker for the BlackRock iShares Bitcoin ETF has appeared since August through a unique ID code called CUSIP. Bitcoin has made a strong move moving to $35,000 earlier this week and clocking more than 20% gains on the weekly chart. This typically happened as the BlackRock iShares Bitcoin ETF ticker IBTC surfaced on the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation’s (DTCC) website. Interestingly, one spokesperson from DTCC recently confirmed with...

Bitcoin price started a strong increase above the $32,500 zone against the US Dollar. The price is now trading above $33,000 and the 55 simple moving average (4 hours). There is a major bullish trend line forming with support near $31,950 on the 4-hour chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Coinbase). The pair could continue to rise if it stays above the $30,000 support zone. Bitcoin price is showing positive signs above $33,500 against the US Dollar. BTC might...