Bitcoin dips 3% on false SEC spot Bitcoin ETF approval

Unknown hackers hijacked the X account of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), posting a fake spot Bitcoin ETF approval message. On Jan. 9, the SEC chair Gary Gensler debunked an announcement claiming spot Bitcoin ETFs were approved. The SEC’s official X account published the notice. However, Gensler warned that the page had been compromised and clarified that no spot Bitcoin ETF had been approved yet. The @SECGov twitter account was compromised, and an unauthorized tweet was posted. The SEC has not approved the listing and trading of…

VanEck Announces Massive $72 Million Bitcoin ETF Seeding As Two Tickers Appear On DTCC Website

As the US SEC prepares to make its final decision regarding Spot Bitcoin ETF approvals, the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC) has officially listed the Spot ETFs tickers from investment management firm, VanEck. VanEck’s Spot ETF Ticker Listed on DTCC American investment management firm VanEck’s Spot Bitcoin ETF has recently appeared on the active and pre-launch list of the DTCC. VanEck’s ETF can be identified by the ticker ‘HODL’ on the DTCC’s official platform.  This move positions VanEck as a key player in the evolving landscape of Spot ETF…

Bitcoin Social Dominance Soars As Spot ETF Approval Nears: Santiment

The crypto community is buzzing about the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approving spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs). This anticipation has permeated market discussions and significantly influenced social media metrics around Bitcoin. According to Santiment, a leading on-chain analytics platform, there has been a notable increase in Bitcoin’s social dominance in recent times, particularly in short-term periods. Bitcoin Social Dominance Surge And Market Response Santiment’s data reveals a spike in Bitcoin ETF-related conversations since mid-October, marking the highest level of social interest since the bullish rally. The top eight…

BTC surging on ETF approval expectations, Bitcoin Minetrix presale hits $8m

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. The Bitcoin price has seen a notable increase over the past 24 hours, currently trading at $46.9K, up 7.29%. Meanwhile, Bitcoin Minetrix is also also seeing growth as its presale hits $8 million.  ETF developments bolster Bitcoin Excitement around a potential spot Bitcoin ETF approval has pushed prices to the highest level since March 2022, with analysts forecasting further upside. The SEC recently issued additional comments on the Bitcoin…

Bitcoin ETF Fever Drives Ethereum (ETH) to 32-Month Low Versus BTC

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Spot Bitcoin ETF issuers file new AP disclosures with SEC

At least 17 updated filings related to spot Bitcoin ETFs have been submitted to the SEC in the last 24 hours, with experts reaffirming high approval odds.  A handful of spot Bitcoin ETF issuers filed amended S-1 and S-3 forms with the United States Securities and Commission (SEC) following a flurry of feedback between both parties as firms tighten up readiness for expected approval.  BlackRock, VanEck, Valkyrie, ARK 21Shares, Grayscale, and Invesco Galaxy had submitted updated filings at press time. Outstanding amendments are expected sometime during Jan. 9 ahead of…

Nayib Bukele’s Bet on Bitcoin Is $13M in Profit as BTC ETF Approval Approaches

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SEC committee may delay decision on spot Bitcoin ETF

Fox Business journalist Eleanor Terrett reported that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission may delay a decision on spot Bitcoin ETFs. In the X post, she noted that the five-member U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) committee could still delay approval of a spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETF. While no formal ETF committee vote is scheduled, she explained that each committee member has the right to request a full committee review and vote on the matter based on their judgment. An interesting caveat here on how the 5-member SEC Commission could…

This week’s bitcoin ETF decision could drive the cryptocurrency to $200,000 in 2025, says Standard Chartered

A bitcoin ETF approval could revolutionize the cryptocurrency the way it did investing in gold a generation ago, and send bitcoin’s price rocketing to $200,000 by the end of next year, according to Standard Chartered. All eyes are on the Securities and Exchange Commission in the runup to its Jan. 10 deadline to approve or reject one of multiple applications to launch a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund. The agency is widely expected to approve more than one ETF, in order to level the playing field from the beginning. “We see…