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Bitcoin breaches $63,000 mark with increased trading volume; Grayscale records significant inflows; emergence of Bitcoin ETFs driving demand and liquidity. [ more ]

Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) saw net inflows after months of outflows. [ more ]

Bitcoin ETF slowdown is temporary, with high price expectations for 2025.

Bitcoin mining cycle remains healthy post-halving. [ more ]

Grayscale's Bitcoin Mini Trust offers a lower fee option for GBTC investors at 0.15%. [ more ]

Robo Global Robotics and Automation Index ETF (ROBO) is considered a better investment opportunity over Nvidia due to its diversified exposure to AI, robotics, and automation technologies. [ more ]

Bitcoin's volatility surpassed Ether's, driven by ETF inflows and impending halving.

The spread between BTC and ETH's 30-day historical volatility indices widened significantly. [ more ]

Bitcoin price remained stable around $52,000; ether gained over 5% amidst hopes for an ETH ETF. AI-related tokens surged as OpenAI's Sora launch renewed sector growth prospects. [ more ]

Solana's SOL led gains among major cryptocurrencies as bitcoin briefly crossed the $50,000 mark.

Franklin Templeton has applied for a spot Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF). [ more ]

Investors have sold over $2 billion of Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) since its conversion into an ETF.

FTX's bankruptcy estate sold 22 million GBTC shares, accounting for a significant portion of the exodus. [ more ]

SEC approval for a spot bitcoin ETF could lead to higher liquidity and price stability in bitcoin.

Bitcoin's next halving event in April 2024 is expected to increase scarcity and historically has led to significant increases in BTC price. [ more ]

Hal Finney was one of the first people to download and receive bitcoin, and he believed in its potential for rapid growth.

Bitcoin has achieved widespread adoption and is now positioned for further growth as an alternative asset on Wall Street.

The approval of the first spot bitcoin ETF by the SEC allows investors to gain exposure to bitcoin without the risk of managing a cryptocurrency wallet. [ more ]

The SEC has approved all 11 applications for spot bitcoin ETFs.

Grayscale Investments' CEO believes the investor sentiment, regulators, and financial advisors are now ready for spot bitcoin ETFs. [ more ]

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved all 11 applications for spot bitcoin ETFs, potentially making it easier for institutional investors and consumers to invest in bitcoin.

The approved ETF issuers include BlackRock, Grayscale, Fidelity, and WisdomTree, among others. Some issuers are offering zero fees for a limited time. [ more ]

Bitcoin user embeds message about SEC Chairman's potential approval of second ETF on blockchain.

Bitcoin transaction stunt reminiscent of message on blockchain's Genesis block. [ more ]

Nearly 90% of bitcoin supply being held is in profit

High unrealized profits raise the risks of a sharp price decline [ more ]

The SEC's social media account was compromised and a post announcing the approval of a bitcoin ETF was unauthorized.

The unauthorized post caused the price of bitcoin to briefly spike and then drop after the SEC denied the approval. [ more ]

Bitcoin price briefly spiked after fake announcement of ETF approval

SEC describes social media post as unauthorized and hacked [ more ]

Bitcoin experienced wild swings in response to a false SEC social media post about approving a bitcoin ETF.

The price of bitcoin briefly reached a 19-month high before sharply declining when the news was proven to be false. [ more ]

BlackRock, Fidelity, and other firms have revealed the fees for their spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications in the U.S.

BlackRock's fee will start at 20 basis points and settle at 30 bps once the fund reaches $5 billion.

Other applicants, like Fidelity, ARK, VanEck, announced fees ranging from 0.25% to 0.39%. [ more ]

The crypto world is eagerly anticipating the arrival of bitcoin ETFs.

There are already multiple ways to invest in bitcoin on the stock market. [ more ]

BTC recovered from Wednesday's flash crash as investors anticipate a U.S. spot BTC ETF approval.

A survey found that while only 39% of financial advisors expect a BTC ETF approval this year, 88% would be interested in buying BTC after approval. [ more ]

Approval of bitcoin ETFs by the SEC could lead to a flood of investment money pouring into the cryptocurrency market.

Key market players believe that the industry is capable of accommodating the surge in demand for bitcoin. [ more ]

Bitcoin recovered some losses after a leverage flush sent it down as much as 7% on Wednesday.

Lucas Kiely, the chief investment officer of Yield App, predicts Bitcoin could rally to as high as $50,000 this month and expects the SEC to approve a spot Bitcoin ETF. [ more ]

Jim Cramer's statement on Bitcoin caused a drop in its price.

The sell-off may also be due to uncertainty around the approval of Bitcoin spot ETFs by regulators. [ more ]

Bitcoin is attempting to hold the $45,000 level after failing to close above it. Investor sentiment remains positive in anticipation of the SEC approving Bitcoin spot ETFs.

Bloomberg analysts have a 90% probability that the SEC will approve the ETF applications on January 10th. However, there is concern about a potential 'sell the news' phenomenon if approval is confirmed. [ more ]

Matrixport expects the SEC to reject all applications for a spot bitcoin ETF this month.

SEC Chair Gensler is not supportive of crypto and unlikely to vote for the approval of a bitcoin ETF. [ more ]

Potential for a price rise if a Bitcoin ETF is approved by the SEC

Previous instances of ETF anticipation have affected Bitcoin's price [ more ]

Bitcoin's price has risen by more than 5% on the first day of the new year, nearing $45,000 for the first time since April 2022.

Anticipation of the SEC approving spot bitcoin ETFs is driving the price increase. [ more ]

BlackRock has made changes to its spot Bitcoin ETF application, allowing banks to participate by creating new shares with cash instead of crypto.

El Salvador's Freedom Visa program, which requires a $1 million Bitcoin or Tether donation, expects to sell out before the end of 2023. [ more ]

The SEC is reconsidering its approach to spot Bitcoin ETF applications based on court rulings.

A shift in the SEC's perspective could facilitate easier access to Bitcoin for traditional investors. [ more ]

Sam Altman removed as CEO of OpenAI.

BlackRock files for an Ether ETF with the SEC.

Australia imposes capital gains tax on wrapped crypto tokens. [ more ]

BlackRock has filed a form to issue a spot ether (ETH) exchange-traded fund.

The price of ether jumped nearly 2% on the news.

BlackRock is also seeking to list a bitcoin ETF.

BlackRock's CEO, Larry Fink, has expressed support for the crypto sector. [ more ]

Bitcoin has surged to levels not seen in almost 18 months, reaching $38,000.

BlackRock has filed for an Ether exchange-traded fund, signaling greater institutional involvement in the crypto markets.

Multiple financial firms are vying for SEC approval for a spot Ethereum ETF. [ more ]

If a spot Bitcoin ETF is approved by the SEC, it could be a major milestone for digital assets and provide institutional investors an easy way to get exposure to Bitcoin.

Analysts believe that a spot Bitcoin ETF approval could spark a demand shock in the market and potentially lead to a new crypto bull market.

The involvement of BlackRock and a court ruling requiring the SEC to revisit a previous rejection of Grayscale's application have increased the likelihood of an approval to 90%. [ more ]