Feeling the Heat: SEC Accelerates Review of Bitcoin ETFs. What’s in Store for the Crypto World?

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An abstract representation of the growing integration of Bitcoin ETFs into the securities market, showcasing an exchange platform with glowing digitally rendered Bitcoins tethered to traditional market symbols depicting progress, bright amber tones illuminate the scene to evoke a feeling of caution and anticipation, a contrasting matte black background to represent the unknown potential and volatility of the crypto markets, illustrating the mixture of positivity and skepticism surrounding the future of Bitcoin ETFs.

In a striking turn, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has begun examining the second application for a spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF). This comes only a week after the SEC accepted its first application for review. Nasdaq, a powerhouse in the stock exchange arena, recently resubmitted Valkyrie’s application for a spot BTC ETF, selecting Coinbase as the “surveillance partner” with a proposed regulation alteration. The acceptance of this proposal occurred on July 17, with provisions to record and trade under Nasdaq.

This development signals an invitation for public comment lasting 21 days from the filing’s Federal Register publication date. As illustrated in the formal filing, contributors are encouraged to present arguments, perspectives, and data about the issue. The submission would assess, among other aspects, whether the proposed amendment aligns with the Act.

This instance marks the second acceptance by the SEC of a spot Bitcoin ETF application within a fortnight, BlackRock’s acceptance earlier on July 13 being the first. The SEC’s reception of filings by Fidelity Investments, WisdomTree, VanEck, Invesco, and ARK 21 Shares further indicates a trend, with all these major industry players seeking to implement a Bitcoin ETF.

The ticket ‘BRRR’ has been elected as the ETF’s symbol. For those in the know, it’s a joke that mimics the sound of paper money being printed.

Diving into review and analysis of Bitcoin ETF applications, including the recent Valkyrie spot BTC ETF, indicates significant inroads for the cryptocurrency industry. As traditional markets thrash in choppy waters of volatility, a spot BTC ETF allows investors to delve into the world’s leading cryptocurrency via a regulated platform. Consequently, this could pique the interest of many institutional and retail investors, boosting the market’s attractiveness.

Once the commentary period concludes, the SEC will evaluate the ETF proposal and has the right to solicit further details from the proposer before greenlighting the spot Bitcoin ETF.

Subsequent to the BlackRock’s ETF filing, BTC prices experienced a lift, leaping beyond the $30,000 limit and managing to stay consistently above the mark. Despite a 1% dip within the last 24 hours, Bitcoin’s trading value lingers around $30,048. These occurrences, while fostering positivity for some, also evoke skepticism among others as they navigate the ambiguity of blockchain future and its potential impact on traditional markets.

Source: Cryptonews

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