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Spot Ethereum ETFs: SEC Commissioner suggests no lawsuit needed for approval

JM — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 12:59:04 +0000

SEC Commissioner, Hester Peirce, believes that a court ruling is unnecessary for approving spot Ether exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications. Peirce emphasized that the SEC should not require a court’s intervention to rectify their approach and should learn from past mistakes. While she expects the SEC to apply the precedent set by the Grayscale court ruling, Peirce acknowledges that each ETF application has unique circumstances.

Entities vying for SEC approval of spot Ether ETFs

Several entities, such as BlackRock, VanEck, and Grayscale, are currently vying for SEC approval of their spot Ether ETFs. Bloomberg ETF analyst, Eric Balchunas, estimates a 70% chance of spot Ether ETF approval by May. However, Morgan Creek Capital’s CEO, Mark Yusko, predicts less than a 50% chance of an approved spot Ether ETF, given the SEC’s general hostility towards the cryptocurrency industry.

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SEC Commissioner: ’We shouldn’t need a court to tell us that our approach is arbitrary and capricious.’
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Crypto Fear & Greed Index reflects declining sentiment after Bitcoin ETF approval

The approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs in the United States has contributed to a drop in sentiment, as reflected by the Crypto Fear & Greed Index. This index, which dropped to a 100-day low with a score of 48, measures the sentiment of the crypto market. Despite the decline, some analysts believe that spot Ether ETFs have a higher chance of approval compared to Bitcoin ETFs.

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Bitcoin (BTC) price prediction for November 2022 and its impact on the UK

JM — Tue, 06 Jun 2023 19:31:18 +0000

Bitcoin (BTC) prices have been highly volatile, ranging from nearly £50,000 in November 2021 to £21,701 today. The supply of bitcoin is fixed at 21,000,000 that makes it a scarce asset. However, over 19,000,000 BTC have already been minted over 12 years, leaving around 2,000,000 more to be mined., The halving mechanism slows down the minting of new bitcoins and could push up prices if demand increases in the future. The decreasing number of active addresses in the past year could indicate that Bitcoin is losing its appeal in the UK. Bitcoin’s competition from other cryptocurrencies is not a significant pressure on prices; furthermore, the global Economic factors negatively affected stablecoins cryptocurrencies as well. Investors’ sentiment is neutral, and fear and greed indices are not very useful when predicting price movements. It’s interesting to note that the levels of bitcoin outflow from crypto exchanges have increased dramatically. This could reflect investors holding their bitcoin in anticipation of considerable price increases. From this perspective, the next halving in April 2024 could boost demand and, in turn, increase the price of Bitcoin in the run-up to the event.

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Bitcoin (BTC) price prediction for May 2023 – Is it Time to Invest?

JM — Tue, 06 Jun 2023 11:17:50 +0000

Bitcoin’s price is highly volatile and can be influenced by several factors. These include supply, demand, competition and sentiment, among others. According to experts, the total amount of Bitcoin that will ever be available is capped at 21,000,000, which means supply is limited. In the medium term, Bitcoin will not be in short supply due to a fixed slow rate of minting new Bitcoins which will take decades to reach the 21,000,000 limit. However, the halving mechanism effectively puts a constraint on supply that could push up prices if demand increases. With 11 months to go until the next Bitcoin halving, prices could slowly increase.

On the demand side, growing demand for a finite resource like Bitcoin should increase its value. The greater the demand for Bitcoin, the more transactions there will be. Transaction numbers have shown a strong upwards trend since April, setting a new record last week. This could reflect an increase in demand that could push prices up.

Regarding competition, Bitcoin still retains its title as the King of cryptocurrencies, with no major pressure on competition to change this. Finally, Bitcoin prices can be affected by people’s attitudes towards it. Sentiment indicators like the Crypto Fear & Greed Index, and the levels of Bitcoin outflow from crypto exchanges can give a good indication of sentiment. Sentiment might indicate that prices are about to increase. Overall, investing in Bitcoin can be a risky and highly volatile investment, and the FCA has warned repeatedly that anyone investing in crypto should be prepared to lose everything. Therefore, before investing in Bitcoin, it is essential to conduct proper research and consult with a financial expert.

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