Crypto traders are eagerly awaiting a ruling on the Grayscale Trust vs SEC case, which may require the SEC to re-review the application for a spot Bitcoin ETF, potentially leading to a 240-day delay.
The US Court of Appeals has once again postponed the decision on Grayscale's Bitcoin Trust's transformation into a spot Bitcoin ETF, leaving the status of the ETF and other related matters in uncertainty.
The US Securities and Exchange Commission is seeing a surge in proposals for crypto ETFs, including spot bitcoin ETFs and ether futures ETFs, which could have significant impacts on the adoption of cryptocurrencies, market moves, and the potential outperformance of various tokens.
Brazilian crypto asset management firm, Hashdex, has submitted an application to the SEC for approval to operate a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) using spot Bitcoin acquired within the regulated CME market, in contrast to other firms' strategies of surveillance-sharing agreements with Coinbase, which it claims may not address the SEC's concerns.
The U.S. District of Columbia Court of Appeals will soon rule on whether the SEC wrongly rejected Grayscale Investments' application to list a bitcoin exchange-traded fund, which could impact the approval of other bitcoin ETFs.
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies experience a surge in value as Grayscale Investments wins a court decision that increases the likelihood of a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund being approved.
The U.S. Court of Appeals has criticized the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for acting "capriciously" and "arbitrarily" in denying a spot market bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), potentially leading to a review of the previously rejected application and challenging the SEC's authority over cryptocurrencies.
The crypto markets experienced their largest outflows since March, with digital assets losing $168 million last week, primarily due to negative sentiment surrounding the delay in the approval of a spot Bitcoin ETF in the US by the SEC. However, Grayscale won its lawsuit against the SEC, which rejected its ETF application, and while BTC took the brunt of the outflows, other altcoin products saw some inflows.
The SEC is facing deadlines to decide on seven new Bitcoin spot ETF applications, with analysts stating that the best-case scenario is approval, but the SEC may also exercise its right to appeal.
Bitcoin prices surged 7% after a federal appeals court ordered the US Securities and Exchange Commission to reconsider its rejection of the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust's bid to convert into an exchange-traded fund (ETF), potentially opening the door for a spot Bitcoin ETF in the US; however, some remain cautious about the optimism surrounding the decision.
Grayscale Investments CEO Michael Sonnenshein believes that the recent court decision in favor of Grayscale could lead to a new and unprecedented environment for cryptocurrencies, potentially expanding mainstream acceptance of digital assets and boosting the chances for other asset managers to win approval for their bitcoin products.
A federal appeals court ruling has opened the door for the launch of a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), with a number of high-profile asset managers potentially being approved to enter the market, leading to increased competition and potential fee reduction for fund managers.
Bloomberg ETF analysts have increased the probability of an approved spot Bitcoin ETF by the end of 2023 to 75% following a recent Grayscale victory against the SEC, with approvals estimated to reach 95% by Q4 2024, making a denial politically untenable.
Former SEC chair Jay Clayton believes that the approval of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is inevitable, as major financial institutions backing BTC investment vehicles represent a shift in how retail investors can access crypto. The SEC has 45 days to approve, deny, or delay ETF applications from 7 major firms.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may have suffered setbacks in its regulation-by-enforcement approach to the cryptocurrency industry, with the latest ruling in favor of Grayscale Investments potentially paving the way for the emergence of a bitcoin spot exchange-traded fund (ETF); however, the SEC could appeal the decision or find new ways to deny similar applications, and the lack of a regulated exchange for the bitcoin spot market remains a challenge. Despite court challenges, SEC Chair Gary Gensler is expected to continue pursuing his regulation tactics, while Congress and a potential Republican president in 2024 may play a role in shaping the regulatory environment for digital assets.
The Grayscale Bitcoin ETF decision is important for several reasons, as stated in an opinion piece by Daniel Kuhn from CoinDesk.
Grayscale wins a victory in its battle against the SEC as a judge allows a second review of its Bitcoin ETF application, Ben Armstrong is removed as the public face of BitBoy Crypto due to substance abuse and financial damage, and the SEC delays its decision on six spot Bitcoin ETF applications.
The SEC's denial of Grayscale's spot Bitcoin ETF application has been reviewed by a judge due to the SEC's failure to provide a coherent explanation, while the SEC also delayed verdicts on several Bitcoin spot market ETF applications, including BlackRock's, causing prices to rally; in other news, Circle's USDC stablecoin has experienced a significant decrease in market cap, SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce criticized the SEC's attempt to bring crypto exchanges under its jurisdiction, a lawsuit against Uniswap was dismissed by a New York judge, StarkWare zeroed all user balances on old wallets, Vivek Ramaswamy celebrated Grayscale's win over the SEC, the SEC delayed its verdict on multiple ETF applications including BlackRock's, and Chinese courts considered cryptocurrencies legal property protected by law.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is more likely to approve spot bitcoin ETF applications following a federal court ruling that highlighted the regulator's arbitrary treatment of similar products, potentially leading to the withdrawal of approval for futures-based bitcoin ETFs. However, while the approval of spot bitcoin ETFs may be closer, it is unlikely to have a significant impact on the crypto market.
The recent court ruling regarding Grayscale Investments has brought the U.S. a step closer to having its first bitcoin exchange traded fund, leading to excitement and speculation in the cryptocurrency industry.
Grayscale Investments is urging the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to approve the conversion of Grayscale Bitcoin Trust into an exchange-traded fund (ETF).
Grayscale has informed the SEC that there are no legal reasons left to block the conversion of its Bitcoin fund to a spot exchange-traded fund (ETF), following a court ruling against the regulator's denial of the conversion application.
The market is underestimating the potential impact and value of Spot Bitcoin ETFs, with analysts arguing that approval would lead to significant financial inflows and buying pressure, and that it is a good time to enter the market and start building a crypto portfolio, despite regulatory challenges. Ethereum could also benefit from a futures-based ETF listing, but there is caution about the SEC potentially classifying ETH as a security. Overall, the global crypto adoption is dependent on market maturity, regulatory intervention, and consistent long-term adoption.
A court victory for Grayscale Bitcoin Trust may lead to its transformation into an exchange-traded fund, potentially providing a profitable opportunity for investors. However, the approval of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) remains uncertain, despite a recent favorable ruling.
Grayscale Advisors has filed for a new Ethereum futures exchange-traded fund (ETF) with the SEC, proposing to list and trade shares of the Grayscale Ethereum Futures Trust (ETH) ETF under the NYSE Arca Rule 8.200-E.
