{"id":567843,"date":"2024-01-03T14:00:20","date_gmt":"2024-01-03T14:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ktsl888.com\/?p=567843"},"modified":"2024-06-11T07:03:51","modified_gmt":"2024-06-11T07:03:51","slug":"bitcoin-crashes-as-etf-approval-hangs-in-balance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ktsl888.com\/news\/bitcoin-crashes-as-etf-approval-hangs-in-balance\/","title":{"rendered":"Bitcoin Crashes To $41,500 As ETF Approval Hangs In Balance: Experts"},"content":{"rendered":"
As the January 10 deadline<\/a> for the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to decide on a series of spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) approaches, the market is rife with speculation.<\/p>\n Initially, there was a strong consensus for approval, but recent expert analyses suggest a possible change in course. Meanwhile, the Bitcoin price has crashed by 6.5% in 20 minutes, dropping from $44,400 to $41,500.<\/p>\n Bloomberg’s ETF expert, Eric Balchunas, assessed a mere 10% chance of the ETFs not being approved, primarily due to the SEC requiring additional time to review the proposals. This perspective is critical because it implies that the SEC is not outright opposed to the idea of a spot Bitcoin ETF<\/a>, but is cautious in its approach.<\/p>\n Related Reading: Bitcoin ETF: SEC May Notify Approved Issuers To Launch Very Soon \u2013 Here\u2019s When<\/a><\/p>\n Balchunas commented<\/a>, \u201cI would say if we don\u2019t see it in the next two weeks, it\u2019s more because they need more time,” indicating that a delay in approval should not be interpreted as a final rejection.<\/p>\n His colleague, James Seyffart, provided<\/a> further insights, noting, \u201cStill looking for potential approval orders in that Jan 8 to Jan 10 window. […] We’re focused on these 11 spot Bitcoin ETF filers […] Expecting most of these N\/A’s to be filled over the next ~week,\u201d highlighting the dynamic nature of the situation.<\/p>\n Matrixport offers a more cautious outlook<\/a>, anticipating that the SEC’s approval of Bitcoin ETFs<\/a> might be deferred until the second quarter of 2024. This analysis hinges on a combination of regulatory challenges and the prevailing political climate under SEC Chair Gary Gensler<\/a>‘s leadership.<\/p>\n The report states, \u201cThe leadership of the SEC’s five-person voting Commissioners, predominantly Democrats<\/a>, influences the decision-making process. With Chair Gensler\u2019s cautious stance on crypto in the US, it seems unlikely that he would endorse the approval of Bitcoin Spot ETFs in the near term.”<\/p>\n The firm further explains that despite the ongoing interactions between ETF applicants and the SEC, resulting in multiple reapplications, there remains a fundamental requirement unmet that is crucial for the SEC’s approval. This requirement, although unspecified in the report, is suggested to be a significant compliance or regulatory hurdle that could be addressed by the second quarter of 2024.<\/p>\n The potential delay or rejection of the ETFs, according to Matrixport, could have a notable impact on Bitcoin’s market value. They predict a possible 20% correction, with prices potentially falling to the $36,000 range.<\/p>\n1. Bloomberg’s Insight: A Matter of Timing, Not Denial<\/h2>\n
2. Matrixport\u2019s Pessimistic Outlook: A Delay To Q2 2024<\/h2>\n