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Bitcoin Rollercoaster: ETF Approval Speculations and SEC Drama

Bitcoin - Cryptocurrency - ETFs - Market Volatility - SEC

Get ready for a wild ride in the world of Bitcoin with SEC decisions on spot-based ETF approvals and market speculations heating up.

Bitcoin enthusiasts are on the edge of their seats as the SEC deliberates on the approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs, with predictions pointing towards a potentially rocky road ahead until the second week of January. The recent volatility in the cryptocurrency market, with Bitcoin prices plummeting and major tokens like Ethereum and XRP taking a hit, has left investors on edge. Amidst the uncertainty, industry analysts are divided on the outcome, with some optimistic about an imminent approval while others remain skeptical.

As the SEC weighs its decision, market watchers are closely monitoring the potential impacts on Bitcoin trading and market liquidity. The anticipation of a bullish rally is palpable, but the recent rejection rumors and price fluctuations have added a layer of suspense to the situation. With major players like DRW gearing up to facilitate increased BTC trading volumes, the market is bracing for a significant shift in dynamics once the ETF decisions are finalized.

In the midst of the drama, notable figures like Elon Musk and Michael Saylor continue to make headlines with their Bitcoin investments, while experts issue warnings about potential bearish triggers in the market. The blame game following the recent 'flash crash' and Matrixport's role in the SEC decision rumors have added spice to the already intense crypto landscape.

As the crypto community eagerly awaits the SEC's verdict, the future of Bitcoin ETFs hangs in the balance, with speculations running high on whether this approval could trigger a massive influx of funds into the market. The volatile journey of Bitcoin in the past year leads to intense speculation about its next move, with analysts and investors closely eyeing the $46,000 mark and beyond for potential rallies and market stability.

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Greekslive: Spot Bitcoin ETF approval unlikely until 2nd week of ... (crypto.news)

Options trading analysts pointed to Jan. 10 and beyond as the timeline for an SEC decision on spot Bitcoin ETFs amid bearish speculation that all ...

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The 'Rug Pull Of The Decade'โ€”Bitcoin ETF Denial Fears Suddenly ... (Forbes)

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Bitcoin Price (BTC) Reverses Course Ahead of Eagerly Awaited ETF ... (Bloomberg)

A slump in Bitcoin on Wednesday saw the cryptocurrency erase almost all gains it had made in the first days of this year, bucking a long-running upswing ...

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Bitcoin divergence suggests rally is impending; spot BTC ETF ... (FXStreet)

Bitcoin price took a hit on Thursday, resulting in the entire crypto market noting a dip.

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With bitcoin ETF decision imminent, industry watchers debate if SEC ... (Blockworks)

Bloomberg Intelligence analysts are bullish on January approval. Matrixport's head of research isn't. What are others saying?

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Bitcoin Spot ETF Proposals to Be Rejected by SEC: Matrixport (Coindesk)

"SEC Chair Gensler is not embracing crypto in the U.S., and it might even be a very long shot to expect that he would vote to approve bitcoin spot ETFs," ...

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Bitcoin (BTC) Slumps on ETF Rejection Rumor, All Eyes on the SEC (DailyFX)

Bitcoin slumped around 8.5% in 30 minutes of volatile trading after an unconfirmed rumor hit the screens suggesting that that the SEC would shortly reject ...

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Bitcoin ETFs Could Spark Huge BTC Trading. The Market Appears ... (Coindesk)

Market makers, like trading firm DRW, have been preparing for months to be able to provide the necessary liquidity to ensure sufficient liquidity should the ...

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Bitcoin ETFs are coming, but what about BTC stocks and trusts? (Cointelegraph)

Traditional finance has various options for indirectly owning Bitcoin. Between trusts, ETFs and proxies, one might be a better choice for investors than others.

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Elon Musk won't be the richest person if Bitcoin goes above $1M (Cointelegraph)

Michael Saylor's Bitcoin investment is over $2.6 billion in profit, but BTC price needs to gain a whole lot more to challenge the world's richest person.

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Crucial Bitcoin (BTC) Warning Issued by Samson Mow (U.Today)

Major Bitcoin proponent and BTC maxi warned cryptocurrency community about recent BTC bearish price trigger.

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Blame game for BTC 'flash crash' focuses on Matrixport, Cramer ... (CoinGeek)

Jim Cramer's latest flip-flop was directed at Matrixport analyst Markus Thielen, who issued a report claiming that the U.S. SEC planned to โ€œreject all ...

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The crypto world is ready to take bitcoin ETFs to the masses. It ... (Yahoo Finance)

The SEC is expected to rule soon on whether money managers can offer everyday investors exposure to bitcoin without having to own the cryptocurrency ...

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SEC has been 'backed into a corner' on BTC ETF approval ... (Cointelegraph)

A go-ahead from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission could trigger $10 billion in inflows to Bitcoin ETFs in the first year, says Bloomberg's James ...

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Bitcoin rises as its volatile year continues ahead of an expected ETF ... (CNBC)

The flagship cryptocurrency was last higher by about 3% at $43,870.01, according to Coin Metrics. A bitcoin ETF decision by the SEC is widely expected to come ...

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Huge $1.5 Trillion ETF 'Snowball Effect' Prediction Triggers Sudden ... (Forbes)

Bitcoin's rally comes as analysts at AllianceBernstein issue a huge bitcoin price prediction...

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Bitcoin Could Rally to $50K as Gensler Faces Pressure to Approve ... (Coindesk)

Major tokens solana (SOL), ether (ETH) and Cardano's ADA started to stabilize early Thursday after dropping more than 10% in the past 24 hours.

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Will Bitcoin price surpass $46K before a spot BTC ETF approval? (Cointelegraph)

Bitcoin price quickly recovered from this week's sharp correction, but can BTC hit $46000 before the SEC's ETF decision?

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Bitcoin (BTC) Resumes Ascent With ETF Approval Expectations ... (Bloomberg)

Bitcoin has turned positive again during a roller-coaster start to the year, recouping a portion of losses from a flash crash Wednesday, with investors ...

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Bitcoin Rebounds Above $44K as Spot BTC ETF Approval Looks ... (Coindesk)

Reports swirled Thursday that the SEC was giving final comments to issuers and may approve multiple spot-based bitcoin ETF applications very soon.

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Bitcoin price reclaims above $44000: Spot Bitcoin ETF updates as ... (FXStreet)

Senior reporter at TechCrunch says spot Bitcoin ETFs will be approved by the SEC for multiple firms' applications, big news on January 5. Spot BTC ETF ...

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Bitcoin ETFs Begin 2024 With Volatility as SEC Decision Looms (Yahoo Finance)

BTC concluded 2023 trading at roughly $42,300. But the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization whipsawed to start 2024, jumping 8% to above 45,800, then ...

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