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Probability for U.S. Approval of a Spot Bitcoin ETF Is Fairly High: Bernstein
The lack of a spot ETF leads to the growth of over-the-counter products like the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust, which are more expensive, illiquid and inefficient, the report said.

U.S. Has Room for Compliant Crypto ETF to 'Grow Its Share' as a Bitcoin On-Ramp: Bernstein
Bernstein said in a research report that the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) is only 3% of the total bitcoin market cap, which means there is the “headroom for a compliant ETF to grow its share as a bitcoin on-ramp solving the pain of custody.” "The Hash" panel discusses how the TradFi giants like BlackRock filing for a spot bitcoin ETF application in the U.S. could impact the crypto industry. Grayscale is owned by CoinDesk’s parent company, Digital Currency Group (DCG).

Tokenization Opportunity Could Reach $5T Over Next Five Years: Bernstein
The CoinDesk Market Index performance has been mixed this week, with more than half of the 152 assets having positive returns. This comes amid a recent research report from Bernstein estimating the size of the tokenization opportunity to be as much as $5 trillion over the next 5 years, led by stablecoins, CBDCs, private market funds, securities and real estate. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."

The Biggest Crypto Bull Cycle Is Upon Us: Bernstein
Macro catalysts are lining up for bitcoin, a new report from the brokerage firm said.

Ether Breaking Out Ahead of Ethereum’s Shanghai Upgrade: Bernstein
The rally in the price of ether is similar to the move seen before the blockchain’s last upgrade, the Merge, the report said.

CFTC May Force Binance to Shut Down U.S. Operations as Part of Settlement: Bernstein
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) could require Binance to cease operations in the U.S. as part of a potential settlement, Bernstein said in a research report on Tuesday. Timothy Massad, Harvard Kennedy School Research Fellow and former CFTC Chair, discusses the potential outcomes.

Cryptocurrency Market Set for More Upside After Bank Problems: Bernstein
The current environment is the perfect setting for the decentralized-financial system to stand out as an alternative to traditional banking, a report from the firm said.

Finance Headed Toward Bank-Free, Decentralized Future: Bernstein
Bank-free decentralized finance will be a trillion-dollar asset pool with over $40 billion in revenue by 2028, a report from the firm said.

Justin Sun Reacts to Looming Ethereum Shanghai Upgrade
Bernstein analysts say that ether’s (ETH) price action is expected to be “cautious” until the Ethereum blockchain’s Shanghai upgrade, due later this month, as the market is concerned about a supply overhang. TRON Founder, Huobi Global Advisor and Ambassador of Grenada to the WTO Justin Sun joins "First Mover" to discuss his outlook on ETH staking and why he's "confident" for the Shanghai upgrade.

Bernstein Sees 'Cautious' Ether Price Until Shanghai Upgrade
The firm noted that investors are worried about a "supply overhang."
