Grayscale Presses SEC To Approve Bitcoin ETF
Grayscale Investments is urging the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to approve the conversion of Grayscale Bitcoin Trust into an exchange-traded fund (ETF).
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Posted 9/5/2023, 9:00:00 PM
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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.
BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, has filed a proposal to establish a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), which could increase mainstream acceptance of Bitcoin investing and open up new investment opportunities if approved by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
A series of Bitcoin Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) applications have been submitted to the SEC, potentially offering investors a more accessible way to invest in cryptocurrency and bridging the gap between traditional finance and digital assets.
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.
Bitcoin surged over 5% to surpass $27,000 after a federal appeals court ruled that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission must review its rejection of Grayscale Investments' attempt to convert its Grayscale Bitcoin Trust into an ETF, potentially opening the door for a spot bitcoin ETF in the U.S.
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 average trade size of Bitcoin on most exchanges increased significantly following a court ruling that the SEC must review its rejection of Grayscale Investments' attempt to convert the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust into an ETF, suggesting increased activity by large traders. Additionally, Bitcoin's price climbed over 7% as market confidence in a bitcoin spot ETF approval grew.
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.
Bitcoin led the cryptocurrency market higher following Grayscale's victory in the lawsuit against the SEC, but analysts caution that the victory does not guarantee the approval of a spot Bitcoin ETF.
Grayscale achieves a victory against the SEC, Evergrande's bankruptcy could negatively impact risk-on assets, and the 16 trillion PEPE tokens reportedly stolen raise concerns over rug-pulled altcoins, according to The Market Report.
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 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 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 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.
Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) has seen positive market trends and narrowing discounts to net asset value after a recent court victory, indicating a potential shift towards becoming a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), according to Ark Invest.
The pursuit of a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) may contradict the purpose and ideals of the crypto industry, as it undermines financial sovereignty and poses unnecessary counterparty risks, while potentially impeding mainstream adoption and the ownership of actual Bitcoin.
A fake Twitter account claiming to be associated with Grayscale is promoting a $25 million crypto giveaway, but it has been confirmed to be a scam by the real Grayscale spokesperson, highlighting the prevalence of crypto scams on the platform formerly known as Twitter.
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.
Grayscale, the digital asset manager, offers a range of products beyond its bitcoin trust, including trusts for ether, ether classic, zcash, and horizen, trading at significant discounts or premiums that may be of interest to investors.