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Ether ETFs Are Unlikely to Be Approved in May: Standard Chartered

Approval for Ethereum (ETH) ETFs unlikely in May, despite previous expectations. [ more ]

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Bitcoin Price Could Fall to $50,000: Standard Chartered

Bitcoin price could drop to $50,000, according to Standard Chartered.

Standard Chartered holds a bullish long-term outlook, predicting Bitcoin at $150,000 by 2024 and $250,000 by 2025. [ more ]

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Bitcoin ETFs Snap Outflows Streak, Accumulate $15.4M

Bitcoin spot ETFs saw $15.4 million inflows on Monday after a recent outflow streak.

Quarter-end flows may boost bitcoin prices to new highs, according to analyst. [ more ]

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Spot Bitcoin ETFs Commence Trading in Hong Kong

Hong Kong launched Spot Bitcoin ETFs, with lower-than-expected fees, positioning it as a leading Bitcoin investment hub. [ more ]

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Spot Bitcoin, Ether ETFs Get Official Approval in Hong Kong; 'Potential Fee War' Unfolding, Says Analyst

Hong Kong approved first batch of crypto-related spot ETFs by Harvest Global Investments, China Asset Management, and Bosera Asset Management & HashKey Capital with lower management fees. [ more ]

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Hong Kong Approves the First Batch of Spot Bitcoin ETFs, Issuer Says

Hong Kong approved its first spot Bitcoin ETFs, signaling a significant step in embracing Bitcoin as an investment. [ more ]

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VanEck CEO skeptical about spot Ethereum ETF approval in May

VanEck CEO skeptical about SEC approval for spot Ethereum ETFs in May

Regulatory silence raising doubts on ETF approval in the near future [ more ]

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Hong Kong Likely to Approve Spot Bitcoin ETFs Next Week: Reuters

Hong Kong is likely to approve the first spot bitcoin ETF applications soon.

Asia, particularly Hong Kong and Australia, may lead in offering spot bitcoin ETFs. [ more ]

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SEC opens comment period for Ethereum spot ETF proposals

SEC initiated comment period for ETH spot ETF proposals from Grayscale, Fidelity, and Bitwise.

SEC's approval of Bitcoin ETFs in January does not indicate approval for Ethereum ETFs, raising concerns among investors.

SEC's ongoing probe into ETH's classification will impact the future of Ethereum spot ETFs and the wider cryptocurrency market. [ more ]

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Bitcoin Wavers Around $63K, Awaiting Hong Kong Spot Crypto ETF Debut

Cryptocurrencies showed a decline in prices over the weekend despite the upcoming launch of Hong Kong-listed spot bitcoin and ether ETFs. [ more ]

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Bitcoin Spot ETFs Register Five-Day Withdrawals Streak Ahead of Halving

U.S. spot ETFs experienced outflows of $4.3 million on Thursday, totaling over $319 million in five days. [ more ]

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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Drops Below $64K, Ether Falls

Bitcoin drops 4%, Ether and CoinDesk 20 Index lose 6% due to SEC discouragement of spot ether ETFs applications. [ more ]

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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Price Bounces as Halving Nears

Bitcoin and Ether prices rise ahead of the halving event, altcoins also see gains.

U.S.-based spot bitcoin ETFs experience outflows, with Grayscale's GBTC leading.

Kraken acquires TradeStation Crypto to enhance regulatory licensing in the U.S. [ more ]

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BTC, ETH Rise as Hong Kong Bitcoin ETF Applicants Say They've Been Approved

Bitcoin (BTC) rose 2.8% to over $66,500, with ether (ETH) at $3,240, following news of approved spot crypto ETFs in Hong Kong. [ more ]

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Hong Kong Could Approve Spot Bitcoin, Ether ETFs as Early as Monday: Bloomberg

Hong Kong may approve spot bitcoin and ether ETFs soon. [ more ]

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First Mover Americas: Uniswap's Token Slides on SEC Lawsuit

Uniswap received a Wells notice from the SEC, leading to a drop in UNI token price.

Bitcoin halving event expected to lead to increased bets on related networks with potential for a bull market. [ more ]

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U.S. SEC Calls for Comments on Spot ETH ETFs

SEC opens comment window for ether spot ETF proposals tied to Grayscale Investments.

SEC's past approval of bitcoin spot ETFs unlikely to extend to Ethereum (ETH) ETFs, owing to different legal considerations. [ more ]

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Bitcoin briefly tops $70K as crypto mania sparks another record high

Bitcoin hit a record high above $70,000 boosted by investor demand and expectations of falling global interest rates.

Bitcoin's rally is supported by billions flowing into ETFs, upgrade to ethereum, and upcoming events, but volatility remains a defining feature. [ more ]

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First Mover Americas: Galaxy Digital to Raise $100M for New Fund

Galaxy Digital is launching a $100 million fund to invest in early-stage crypto companies.

U.S. SEC allows comments on three ether spot exchange-traded fund proposals, but optimism is lower compared to bitcoin ETF approvals. [ more ]

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First Mover Americas: PEPE, Not BTC, Is The Top Trending Token

Bitcoin is approaching its record high, with $59,000 mark surpassed.

Frenzied action in meme tokens like PEPE signal possible market-wide pullbacks. [ more ]

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Bitcoin Correction May Continue if ETF Inflows Disappoint in Next Few Days: 10x Research

U.S.-listed spot bitcoin ETFs had record inflows last week, but slowing trend noted.

BTC might drop to $59,000 if ETF inflows fall short, according to 10x Research. [ more ]

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Bitcoin Record High Would've Happened Without ETFs, Just Much Later

Bitcoin hit new all-time high thanks to spot bitcoin ETFs

Experts believe ETFs accelerated Bitcoin's rally [ more ]

New York Post

Bitcoin smashes record as it crosses $69K mark for first time

Bitcoin surpassed $69,000 for the first time, driven by investor interest in ETFs and expectations of falling global interest rates.

Ethereum also saw significant gains, trading at over $3,700 on Tuesday and up by more than 135% since the start of the year. [ more ]

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Bitcoin hits new all-time high passing $69,000 for first time since November 2021 | TechCrunch

Bitcoin hits all-time high in March following recent surge in demand and upcoming halving event.

Bitcoin's price increase and market dominance signal growing interest and investment in the cryptocurrency market. [ more ]

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Bitcoin 'V-Shape' Recovery Opens Way for $76K Price Target: Swissblock

Bitcoin's rebound signals a new rally targeting $76,000.

U.S.-listed spot bitcoin ETFs saw significant inflows during the plunge, showing investor confidence in buying the dip. [ more ]

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Bitcoin Is Poised for Its Biggest Monthly Gain in 3 Years

Bitcoin gains 44% in February, strongest since 2020.

Long-term holders dominate bitcoin supply, ETFs driving demand. [ more ]

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Bitcoin Logs Biggest Single-Day Gain Since October, Market-Neutral Bets Yield 3x U.S. Treasury Notes

Bitcoin surged 9.5% on Wednesday, reaching $64,000, attributed to Wall Street's interest in spot-based bitcoin ETFs.

Analysts predict bitcoin will continue its rally, hitting six figures in the coming months. [ more ]

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Bitcoin Surges Above $59K as Bull Rally Continues

Bitcoin surged above $59,000 with a 5% increase, reaching a $1.2 trillion market cap.

Spot bitcoin ETFs contributed to demand with over $3 billion in trading volumes, alongside the upcoming halving event. [ more ]

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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Nears $65,000 Amid Strong Crypto Rebound

Bitcoin price reaches $65,400, up 15% from the previous week's low. Altcoins like SOL, AVAX, and NEAR also show 4%-5% gains. [ more ]

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Crypto Trading Firm Wintermute to Provide Liquidity for Hong Kong Bitcoin and Ether ETFs

Wintermute partners with Asian market for liquidity provision to Hong Kong-listed spot bitcoin and ether ETFs. [ more ]

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Fidelity: Pension Funds Exploring Bitcoin Investments on ETF Approval

Pension funds are beginning to explore investing in Bitcoin, driven by the approval of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds. [ more ]

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Bitcoin's Recent Weakness Is More Tied to Global Markets Than to Anything Crypto Specific, Coinbase Says

Bitcoin's recent pullback is below historical range, not indicative of sector-specific capitulation. [ more ]

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U.S. Bitcoin ETFs Bleed Record $563M Even as Fed's Powell Rules Out Rate Hike

Investors withdrew a record $563 million from U.S.-based spot bitcoin ETFs following Powell's rejection of a rate hike. [ more ]

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An ETH ETF Wouldn't Deliver Full-Returns to Investors

ETFs normalize crypto for traditional finance.

Staking rewards impact ETH ETF profitability. [ more ]

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Bitcoin Could Drop Further to as Low as $50K, Standard Chartered Says

Bitcoin could target $50K-$52K on the downside, Standard Chartered predicts. [ more ]

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Hong Kong Bitcoin ETFs Record $8.5 Million in First Day Volume

Hong Kong approved Bitcoin spot ETFs with low initial trading volumes but potential for future growth. [ more ]

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Approved spot Bitcoin ETFs could be coming to Australia's largest stock exchange

ASX might list spot Bitcoin ETFs by end of 2024. [ more ]

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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Holds Stable as ETF Outflows Increase

Bitcoin price remains strong despite ETF outflows. ARK Invest sold all BITO shares. EU adopts tighter laws on money laundering and terrorism financing. [ more ]

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Hong Kong Bitcoin ETFs to Trade on 30th April: HashKey Capital

Hong Kong approved Bitcoin Spot ETFs, positioning the city as a key hub in the industry. [ more ]

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Bitcoin Halving Is Not a Bullish Event, Says 10x Research Analyst

Bitcoin could drop to $50,000 in the short term due to market uncertainty [ more ]

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What Is Bitcoin Meant to Hedge?

Bitcoin's correlation with traditional financial assets, like stocks, may be tightening, challenging its role as a hedge against economic uncertainty. [ more ]

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Hong Kong Bitcoin ETFs Likely Not Available for Mainland Chinese Investors: Bloomberg

Mainland Chinese investors likely won't be allowed to buy Hong Kong-listed spot bitcoin ETFs due to China's strict crypto stance. [ more ]

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Bitcoin ETFs Are Driving a Spot Multiplier Effect, Canaccord Says

ETFs are driving demand for underlying crypto assets. [ more ]

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Hong Kong approves first spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs

Hong Kong SFC approves the first spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, opening up significant investment opportunities for Chinese investors. [ more ]

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Get ready, the Bitcoin 'halving' is coming - and there are reasons to be bullish

Bitcoin's value surpasses major financial entities like Taiwan Stock Exchange and Meta. Scheduled halving may impact price positively. ETFs by BlackRock and Fidelity allow mainstream Bitcoin access. [ more ]

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The Halving Highlights Why Bitcoin Needs to Upgrade

Bitcoin halving event leads to reduced rewards for miners but historically results in price gains due to increased demand. [ more ]

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US Bitcoin Spot ETFs Top $200 Billion in Trading Volume

U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs exceed $200 billion in trading volume in just three months.

BlackRock's IBIT leads in BTC holdings and trading activity followed by Grayscale and Fidelity. [ more ]

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Global X AI and technology ETF emerges as top stock performer

Strength in Numbers: AIQ ETF provides diversified exposure to top AI companies.

Robust Portfolio: AIQ ETF holds 84 stocks, including industry leaders like Nvidia and Amazon.

Market-Beating Returns: AIQ outperforms S&P 500 and peers, showcasing the potential of AI investments. [ more ]

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AI theme bucks gloomy trend for European-domiciled thematic ETFs

Investors pulled $533mn from European thematic ETFs in February, but AI-themed ETFs are seeing significant inflows.

AI-themed ETFs are outperforming non-AI thematic funds in Europe, with top three best-selling ETFs being AI-related. [ more ]

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ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF Logs $88M of Outflows, Overtaking Grayscale for First Time

Bitcoin outflows from ARK 21Shares ETF surpassed Grayscale's for the first time.

BlackRock's IBIT and Fidelity's FBTC led sector's net inflows at $40 million. [ more ]

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Bitcoin Halving Could Bolster ETF Tailwinds for the Cryptocurrency: Canaccord

Reward halving could boost BTC due to ETF tailwinds

Spot ETFs may impact bitcoin's price action [ more ]

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Bitcoin Q1 2024 fundamental

Bitcoin surged to $71000, then dipped before rising to $71,419.17. Currently trading at $70955.86.

Bitcoin has rebounded from recent dips due to stock market fluctuations and flash crash, with traders gearing up for the upcoming halving in April. [ more ]

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Should You Buy Bitcoin?

Bitcoin ETFs offer mainstream investment access to cryptocurrencies.

Bitcoin's legitimacy as an investment choice remains uncertain. [ more ]

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Hong Kong Likely To Allow In-Kind Creations for Spot Bitcoin ETFs: Bloomberg

Hong Kong may allow in-kind creations and redemptions for spot bitcoin ETFs.

Approval could open the door for significant Chinese investor participation in the cryptocurrency market. [ more ]

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Ethereum continues consolidated despite regulatory concerns

Ethereum gains 1% to $3,500 amid calm trading after recent corrections.

SEC potentially investigating Ethereum to strengthen position for potential rejection of Ethereum spot ETFs. [ more ]

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Bitcoin Slips to $64K as Large Grayscale GBTC Outflows Continue

Bitcoin fell below $63,000 amid a broader crypto sell-off.

Analysts predict BTC recovery to $73,000 after GBTC selling is complete. [ more ]

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Ex Ethereum advisor Steven Nerayoff criticizes platform amid SEC scrutiny

Ethereum ETFs face increased scrutiny by SEC

Steven Nerayoff criticizes Ethereum leadership and warns of deceitful practices [ more ]

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Bitcoin Remains Overbought Despite Recent Correction, JPMorgan Says

Bitcoin overbought according to JPMorgan

Significant outflow from spot ETFs [ more ]

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From Wall Street to Main Street: Are Bitcoin ETFs Signaling a New Era in Crypto?

The crypto winter brought significant challenges but was shifted by US SEC's approval of BTC ETFs, sparking optimism.

Major asset managers launched Bitcoin ETFs leading to record-breaking inflows and boosted Bitcoin's price. [ more ]

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What's Next for Crypto?

The approval of spot bitcoin U.S. ETFs in January significantly impacted the crypto market, leading to a 60% surge in total market cap.

Large inflows into U.S. ETFs have created a supply/demand imbalance, contributing to the increase in the price of the underlying asset. [ more ]

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Ether Tumbles 6% as ETH ETF Hopes Dim Amid Regulatory Probe Reports

Ether dropped to $3,200 due to regulatory concerns about ETFs.

SEC unlikely to approve Ether-based spot ETFs in May. [ more ]

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Bitcoin No Longer Trading at a Premium on Coinbase, Data Show

The Coinbase premium has evaporated, indicating weaker stateside buying pressure.

Bitcoin trading at $64,000, down over 12% from record highs last week. [ more ]

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Bitcoin ETFs' Hot Start Seems Largely Driven by Retail Investors

Most demand for spot bitcoin ETFs is from retail investors.

Average trade size for BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Fund is 326 shares, suggesting nonprofessional investors. [ more ]

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Binance CEO Richard Teng Sees Bitcoin Crossing $80K by Year End

Family offices and endowment funds are expected to increase investment in bitcoin ETFs.

Standard Chartered raised bitcoin price target to $150,000. [ more ]

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Crypto for Advisors: The Investment Case of Bitcoin vs. Ether

Bitcoin hit new all-time highs driven by massive investor interest in US-listed bitcoin ETFs.

Bitcoin's upcoming halving may lead to another price surge, historically seen after halving events.

Ethereum's potential as a platform for diverse applications is gaining recognition, especially in the DeFi sector. [ more ]

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Grayscale Plans Low-Fee GBTC Spinoff: the Bitcoin Mini Trust

Grayscale proposing low-fee Bitcoin Mini Trust from GBTC shares.

The new trust aims to offer lower fees with no capital gains tax for existing GBTC investors. [ more ]

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Bitcoin lifted over $71,000 as UK's FCA approves crypto ETNs

Bitcoin and Ethereum prices surge, Bitcoin surpasses $71,000 for the first time, Ethereum crosses $4,000 milestone.

FCA approval of crypto ETNs in the UK can enhance cryptocurrency accessibility for both retail and institutional investors. [ more ]

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We Have to Make It Easier For People to Own Crypto Directly (Not Just With ETFs)

Approval of Bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. marks a significant development for Bitcoin and crypto.

Industry must focus on reducing user-friction for mass adoption. [ more ]

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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Surpasses $71K, Reaches All-Time High

Bitcoin hits new high at $71,000

Crypto trading frenzy in South Korea [ more ]

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Bitcoin's rally to an all-time-high has actually broken two records

Bitcoin's value has surged to nearly $73,000 from around $40,000 in January.

The upcoming halving event and approval of Bitcoin ETFs by U.S. regulators are key factors driving Bitcoin's recent rally. [ more ]

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Bitcoin Is Unlikely to Match Gold's Allocation in Investors' Portfolios in Nominal Terms: JPMorgan

Bitcoin is 3.7 times more volatile than gold.

Implying a price of $45,000 for bitcoin to match gold in risk capital terms. [ more ]

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Bitcoin Hits Record High, Completing a Stunning Comeback

Bitcoin hit a record high of about $68,800 on Tuesday after a significant increase in value since November 2022.

Bitcoin's recent surge has been fueled by investor interest in new financial products such as E.T.F.s tied to the digital coin. [ more ]

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Bitcoin Soared to an All-Time High. So Why Aren't Miners Blasting Off, Too?

Investors prefer bitcoin spot ETFs over miners before halving

Miners need strong returns to attract investors back [ more ]

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Official: Bitcoin Reaches New All Time High

Bitcoin surpasses all-time high at $69,000 mark after approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs by SEC.

Bitcoin had the biggest green monthly candle in its history, rising almost $20,000 in February. [ more ]

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Bitcoin sets new all-time high

Bitcoin exhibits a four-year cycle with supply halving, next halving expected in April.

Cryptocurrency market experiencing mainstream adoption with spot bitcoin ETFs. [ more ]

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Bitcoin Soars to New All-Time High Above $69K

Bitcoin ETFs have fueled a historic price surge for bitcoin.

Market acceptance and macroeconomic factors are driving bitcoin's current bull run. [ more ]

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Bitcoin bounces to an all-time high less than two years after FTX scandal clobbered crypto

Bitcoin hits all-time high above $68,800, fueled by ETF approval and halving.

Volatility in Bitcoin's price driven by regulatory news, demand, and mining supply changes. [ more ]

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Bitcoin price hits record $69K after SEC approvals fueled $7B in investments

Bitcoin's price hit a record high above $69,000, attributed to the approval of spot-bitcoin ETFs by the SEC.

Traditional financial institutions like BlackRock and Fidelity are now major players in the crypto bull market. [ more ]

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Bernstein Expects DeFi to Make a Big Comeback

DeFi applications dominate revenue-generating protocols.

Global asset managers could explore DeFi ETFs due to real yields and regulatory clarity. [ more ]

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Wells Fargo and Bank of America's Merrill Are Now Offering Spot Bitcoin ETFs To Clients

Mainstream financial institutions like Merrill Lynch and Wells Fargo are now offering access to Bitcoin ETFs due to increased investor interest.

The decision to offer Bitcoin ETFs reflects the growing demand for cryptocurrency investment options among affluent clients. [ more ]

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Bitcoin FOMO Is Back: This Is Officially a Craze'

Bitcoin price surpasses $60,000, nearing all-time high

SEC approval of new bitcoin investment products fueling FOMO rally [ more ]

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Bitcoin Surpasses $61,000 As New All Time High Approaches

Bitcoin surged past $61,000 driven by increasing institutional adoption and ETF inflows.

BlackRock's ETF had record-breaking inflows, buying up available BTC and driving up prices. [ more ]

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Bitcoin Pushes Through $60K for First Time Since November 2021

Bitcoin's price surpasses $60,000 for the first time since November 2021.

Inflows into U.S.-based spot ETFs driving the recent rally. [ more ]

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Stacks Creator Ali Calls Bitcoin 'Apex Predator' as Development Flourishes on OG Blockchain

Bitcoin's development on its original blockchain is gaining attention.

Bitcoin is experiencing a powerful rally with a market capitalization of $1.12 trillion. [ more ]

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BlackRock Spot Bitcoin ETF Trades over $1 Billion So Far Today In New Milestone

BlackRock's spot Bitcoin ETF reached over $1 billion in trades, showcasing growing demand for Bitcoin products in traditional finance.

The success of the spot Bitcoin ETF reflects strong investor interest in Bitcoin as a legitimate investment option amid market volatility. [ more ]

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Bitcoin Tops $57K as Rally Picks Up Steam

Bitcoin surged past $57,000 for the first time since November 2021

Bitcoin's price increase led to record-high trading volume for U.S.-based spot bitcoin ETFs. [ more ]

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Ether ETFs Unlikely to Cause a 'Bubble,' Traders Say

Ether spot-ETFs unlikely to cause major price surges

Interest in ether bets rose significantly after spot bitcoin ETF approval [ more ]

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The European Central Bank's Blog Post on Bitcoin ETFs

Bitcoin has failed as a global decentralized digital currency and is not used for legitimate transfers.

The recent approval of a Bitcoin ETF does not change the fact that Bitcoin is not considered a suitable means of payment or investment. [ more ]

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Bitcoin ETF Approval Comparable to 'Naked Emperor's New Clothes,' ECB Officials Say

Bitcoin's price rally from ETF approval doesn't prove it as a good investment.

European Central Bank officials maintain that the fair value of bitcoin is still zero. [ more ]

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When Bitcoin ETFs Are Right for Investors (and When They're Not)

Bitcoin ETF approval is a historic moment impacting investor acceptance and access. The 'Newborn Nine' ETFs are now under scrutiny for their performance.

Bitcoin ETFs are a significant step forward for crypto investing but may not suit everyone. They offer familiarity and indirect exposure to bitcoin price appreciation. [ more ]

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Bitcoin ETF Trading Spikes to Busiest Session Since January Debut

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) had record trading volume in the U.S. last month.

Institutional investors showed strong interest in Bitcoin ETFs, with significant inflows and gold ETFs witnessing outflows. [ more ]

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Bitcoin Order Books Are Most Liquid Since October as Market Depth Nears $540M

Bitcoin order books most liquid since October

U.S.-based exchanges leading global order book liquidity [ more ]

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Bitcoin ETFs See Record $2.4B Weekly Inflows; BlackRock's IBIT Leads: CoinShares

Bitcoin funds accounted for 99% of the record $2.5 billion inflow into crypto exchange-traded products last week.

Outflows from Grayscale's GBTC were offset by significant allocations to BlackRock's IBIT and Fidelity's FBTC. [ more ]

Coindesk

Bitcoin's Latest Rally is Different as BTC Rises Alongside U.S. Dollar and Treasury Yields

Bitcoin's recent surge to over $52,000 is unprecedented with a strengthening U.S. dollar and Treasury yields.

Safe-haven demand from countries like China and Nigeria could be contributing to Bitcoin's recent performance. [ more ]

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ETH predicted to reach almost $4,900 by the end of 2024

Ether is predicted to end 2024 just shy of its all-time high.

The average prediction for ETH's peak in 2024 is $5,300. [ more ]

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First Mover Americas: Crypto Remains Resilient as Japan, UK Slip Into Recession

Bitcoin and Ether rose in value as two of the world's largest economies slipped into recession.

Inflows into spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are driving anticipation of a bull cycle in the next 1-2 years. [ more ]

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