Bitcoin and Ether both rose over 3% as the crypto market recovered from its losses last week, while alternative cryptocurrencies also saw gains; however, experts remain divided on the future of prices, with some predicting continued downtrend and others expecting a rebound.
Bitcoin and Ether rose over 3% to reach their highest prices in a week, while Solana, NEAR, Cardano, Polkadot, and Binance's altcoins also experienced gains, following a surge in traditional markets; however, experts predict that the downtrend in digital assets may continue for the next few weeks.
Bitcoin prices surged 7% as traders reacted to the potential approval of the Grayscale Bitcoin spot ETF by a federal appeals court, although cautious optimism remains as final decisions have yet to be made and trading volume in the digital asset market remains low.
Bitcoin pulled back from its all-time high above $28,000 as investors analyzed the implications of Grayscale's court victory against the SEC, with the cryptocurrency dropping 2% to $27,240, while Ether decreased 1.7% to just above $1,700, leading to a decline in the broader crypto market.
Ether (ETH) is expected to outperform bitcoin (BTC) in the short term due to the likely approval of a futures-based ETF, creating buying pressure and potentially boosting ether's price, according to crypto market analytics firm K33 Research.
The price of bitcoin briefly rose above $25,900 after the FASB approved favorable accounting treatment for companies holding crypto on their balance sheets and ARK Invest submitted paperwork for a spot ether ETF, but quickly returned to its previous level.
Bitcoin's price has increased by 60% since the beginning of the year, reaching $26,972, while Ethereum's price has risen by 40% and now trades at $1,672; the approval of VanEck's Ethereum Futures ETF likely contributed to the recent boost in Ethereum's price.
The prices of Bitcoin and Ethereum surged in a 15-minute window, leading to bullish predictions for the rest of October, with over $70 million in crypto shorts being liquidated as a result.
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies surged at the start of October as they broke through a previous range, with analysts optimistic about further gains in the month.
The number of ETFs tied to cryptocurrencies, particularly ether, is expanding rapidly, making it easier for financial professionals to gain exposure to the crypto market, while the launch of ether futures products may indicate optimism for the approval of spot bitcoin products by the SEC.
Bitcoin ended the day slightly higher but saw a dip as the US 10-year yield surged, while the launch of ether futures ETFs did not generate much investor interest; however, the overall crypto market has been experiencing a rally influenced by factors like SEC approvals and government decisions, but there are concerns about the sustainability of this rally.
Bitcoin surged to a two-month high, reaching $28,451, and crypto-related stocks, including Coinbase and Riot Platforms, also saw significant gains.
The ongoing Hamas-Israel conflict and a significant ether (ETH) sale by the Ethereum Foundation led to a 2% slide in the crypto markets, with over $100 million in futures positions evaporating, although bitcoin remained relatively stable.
Investment into the cryptocurrency market surged with $78 million flowing into the sector, primarily benefiting Bitcoin, while Ethereum ETFs received minimal interest and Solana experienced a substantial increase in inflows.
Bitcoin's market share in the crypto market has risen to 48.5% as investors turn to the original cryptocurrency amid rising geopolitical risks, while Ether's market dominance has declined to 17%.
Bitcoin's demand has surpassed Ethereum's due to the buzz surrounding a potential Bitcoin ETF and the upcoming halving, causing Ethereum's native token, Ether (ETH), to trade at a 15-month low against Bitcoin.
Bitcoin jumped 4.5% amid hopes for the approval of a bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), potentially clearing the way for the first bitcoin ETF in the US.
Bitcoin (BTC) surged to $29,300, driven by optimism surrounding a potential approval of a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the U.S., while other forks of Bitcoin, such as Bitcoin Cash (BCH) and Bitcoin SV (BSV), experienced significant gains, indicating possible irrational exuberance. There is anticipation that the approval of a Bitcoin ETF, along with the upcoming halving event in April, could ignite a strong bull market.
Major cryptocurrencies experienced a significant surge, with bitcoin leading the way, as hopes for the approval of a bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) boosted the overall crypto market.
Bitcoin's price surged 10% after false rumors about BlackRock launching a Bitcoin ETF were spread on Twitter, highlighting the industry's anticipation for SEC approval, while other news included the ongoing trial of FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried and concerns about money flows at British exchange Bitrace.
The value of Bitcoin surged to around $30,000, driven by optimism for SEC approval of ETFs and positive market sentiment following the dismissal of charges against Ripple executives; comparing the performance of Bitcoin mining stocks, Marathon Digital Holdings and Riot Platforms, shows that Riot has had better returns over the past 9 months.
Bitcoin reached its highest level since mid-July as speculation grows over the approval of a spot Bitcoin ETF in the U.S., with the cryptocurrency up 2.2% and making up 49.6% of the overall crypto market, according to CoinGecko.
Bitcoin reached a three-month high of $31,087, rising 3.62%, amid investor optimism about the potential approval of a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), leading to gains in cryptocurrency-related companies; this surge also coincides with broader market concerns regarding the risk of Israel's conflict with Hamas escalating into a regional war.
Bitcoin surged past $31,000 per coin with increased optimism in the space driven by the possibility of a spot Bitcoin ETF approval, leading to institutional investors pouring money into the industry and Wall Street's biggest fund manager, BlackRock, applying for its own Bitcoin ETF.
The price of Bitcoin surged to $34,000 as excitement grew over developments in the Bitcoin ETF space, marking a 14% gain in the past 24 hours.
Bitcoin's price surged past $35,000 as the mood in the cryptocurrency market has improved, driven by the potential launch of bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and growing interest from institutional investors like BlackRock.
Bitcoin surged 14% to reach a 2-1/2 year high of $34,283 amid speculation that the U.S. may approve a bitcoin exchange-traded fund.
Bitcoin is rallying towards $35,000 as the Bitcoin ETF inches closer to reality, with experts predicting the price could reach $75,000 in the coming months, and altcoins expected to underperform bitcoin and ether.
Bitcoin prices surge to an 18-month high as hype around a potential spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) approval grows, with analysts drawing comparisons to the post-approval surge in gold prices and predicting a potential rise to over $120,000 if Bitcoin follows a similar trajectory.
Bitcoin's value reaches its highest point since May last year, surpassing $34,000 and resulting in over $310 million in liquidated short positions, while Ethereum also experiences a significant increase and the overall market capitalization of digital assets surpasses $1.3 trillion, sparking optimism about the potential launch of a spot Bitcoin ETF.
Bitcoin surged by 11.5% to top $35,000, as anticipation grows for the launch of the first spot bitcoin ETF in the U.S. led by asset management giants BlackRock and Fidelity, which could potentially open the floodgates for a new era of bitcoin investment options.
Bitcoin surged to $35,000 this week on hopes of a spot Bitcoin ETF approval and a flight to safety, with Stephan Livera predicting a massive bull run that will peak at around $500,000.
Shares of crypto-related companies surged after bitcoin traded above $34,000, fueled by optimism that a spot-price exchange-traded fund (ETF) for the cryptocurrency may be approved by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Bitcoin price rallied 15% to overcome the $30,000 level, Ethereum price shot up 12% to clear $1,727, and Ripple price rose above the $0.540 resistance level as altcoins followed Bitcoin's lead driven by the potential approval of a spot Bitcoin ETF.
Cryptocurrency prices surged as bitcoin reached its highest level since May 2022, driven by hopes of a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) launching soon after the SEC declined to challenge Grayscale Investments' court loss. Several firms, including ARK Invest, VanEck, BlackRock, and Coinbase, have filed for bitcoin ETFs, and there is significant institutional demand for a spot bitcoin ETF with expectations of SEC approval.
Bitcoin has surged past $35,000, driven by excitement over the possibility of bitcoin funds trading on stock exchanges and the potential launch of a BlackRock bitcoin ETF, although regulatory concerns and uncertainty still loom.
The price of bitcoin has surged 25% in the past month, primarily during U.S. trading hours, signaling increased interest from U.S. institutions and investors due to the anticipated approval of a U.S.-listed spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), according to crypto services provider Matrixport.
Bitcoin surged past $34,000 this week, up 106% so far this year, driven by factors such as constrained supply, underinvested market participants, and its attractiveness as a safe haven from troubled traditional markets and geopolitical turmoil.
The bitcoin price has surged past $35,000, reaching its highest level in over a year due to excitement over BlackRock's bitcoin spot ETF application and speculation that the U.S. wealth management industry could gain access to the crypto market.
Bitcoin surges nearly 15 percent as speculation grows that BlackRock's proposed bitcoin ETF could be approved by regulators, potentially making crypto directly tradable on the traditional stock market.
Summary: Bitcoin surged by over 14% in the past week, reaching a high of $35,000 and maintaining a 30% increase over the last two weeks.
The last week saw a marketwide rally in cryptocurrencies, with Bitcoin and several other coins experiencing double-digit percentage gains, fueled by speculation of a Bitcoin spot ETF approval and other regulatory developments.
Bitcoin's recent bull run driven by the Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) has resulted in a surge in transactions over $100,000, indicating increasing institutional interest, and experts predict further price growth following the approval of a spot Bitcoin ETF by the SEC.
