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Bitcoin Spot ETF Approval Could Happen 'Within the Next Week,' Diffuse Funds CEO Predicts
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has one last short window, an eight-day period starting Thursday, if it wants to approve all 12 spot bitcoin (BTC) ETF applications this year, Bloomberg Intelligence analysts wrote in a recent note. Diffuse Funds founder and CEO Kenny Estes explains why he "would not be surprised if we see a bitcoin spot ETF approval within the next week," after SEC Chair Gary Gensler posted a video on X discussing what risks investors can take.
Ether Tops $2K as BlackRock’s Ethereum ETF Plan Is Confirmed in Nasdaq Filing
BlackRock wants to create an ETF that holds Ethereum's ether (ETH), a plan that deepens the world's largest asset manager's commitment to cryptocurrencies. Following the news, the price of ETH surged nearing $2,100 on Thursday and rose about 3% versus just before the filing came out. CoinDesk Managing Editor of Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De weighs in on the possible industry and regulatory implications.
Bitcoin ETF Excitement Drives Wall Street Giant CME Above Binance in BTC Futures Rankings
CME's rise to the top rank highlights the growing institutional demand for bitcoin, as the venue is almost exclusively used by large traditional financial institutions, one analyst noted.
BlackRock's Ethereum ETF Plan Is Confirmed in Nasdaq Filing
The world's largest asset manager has already made waves by seeking to list a bitcoin ETF
Exploring The Two 'Overlooked' Bullish Tailwinds for Bitcoin
As the spot ETF narrative hogs the limelight, the U.S. Treasury's recent decision to slow the pace of bond sales and worsening economic and geopolitical issues silently support the bullish case in bitcoin.
BTC Price Pushes Towards $36K Ahead of 2023's Last Approval Period for Bitcoin ETFs
Analysts at Bloomberg predict that if a spot bitcoin ETF is not approved in this period, there’s still a 90% chance for approval by Jan. 10.
DeFi’s Next Frontier: The Untapped Potential of On-chain Structured Products
The last bull market saw the launch of a raft of on-chain structured products. The next bull-run will see more liquidity going into these projects, says Jordan Tonani from The Index Coop.
Is Altcoin Season Coming?
Altcoins climbed higher on Monday, while bitcoin (BTC) remained close to $35,000 as investors ventured into riskier tokens. Coinbase Institutional Head of Research David Duong shares his crypto markets analysis, explaining the potential factors behind the altcoin spike and why it did not just "materialize out of thin air." Plus, Duong's thoughts on XRP's price action and a spot bitcoin ETF approval in the U.S.
ProShares Launches Short Ether-Linked ETF
ProShares recently launched the ProShares Short Ether Strategy (SETH), an ETF enabling investors to take a bearish stance on ether. ProShares Global Investment Strategist Simeon Hyman discusses joins "First Mover" to discuss, as part of CoinDesk's Trading Week 2023, presented by CME Group. Hyman also discusses the road ahead for crypto-linked ETFs and bitcoin's (BTC) recent rise above $35,000.
Crypto for Advisors: Opinion: Direct Crypto Ownership Is Best
In this week's issue of Crypto for Advisors, learn why direct ownership of crypto may be in the best interest of the client.
