Bitcoin ETF Approval Likely by Wednesday, Ex-SEC Chair

Kelvin Munene Murithi
January 9, 2024
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Global Bitcoin ETF Close To Stacking 1M BTC, Bullish For BTC Price?

Former U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Jay Clayton has confidently predicted approving a Spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF). In a recent CNBC interview, Clayton emphasized that key obstacles previously impeding the ETF’s approval appear to have been resolved. “The underlying Bitcoin trading market has matured significantly,” Clayton remarked, suggesting a robust and reliable framework now exists for the ETF’s operation.

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Technical Readiness and Regulatory Compliance

The anticipation for a Spot Bitcoin ETF has been mounting, particularly given the advancements in technology and compliance. The former SEC Chair noted significant progress in the necessary technological infrastructure, including custody and transaction mechanisms. This development is pivotal for Bitcoin and marks a significant evolution in the financial industry.

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Bitcoin ETF’s Countdown

The SEC is poised to make a landmark decision by Wednesday, with the potential for the Spot Bitcoin ETFs to begin trading shortly thereafter.  Moreover, applications from major financial players like BlackRock and Fidelity are on the table. The SEC’s approval process involves the review of 19b-4 filings by exchanges and S-1 forms from issuers. This two-pronged regulatory pathway ensures thorough scrutiny of both the platforms that will list the ETFs and the entities issuing them.

Concurrently, the Bitcoin community and investors are closely eyeing this development, as introducing a Spot Bitcoin ETF could inject significant capital into the market. Michael Anderson, co-founder of crypto venture firm Framework Ventures, believes the market impact of such an approval is currently underestimated. Despite Bitcoin’s fluctuating value, remaining around $46,000 recently, approving a Spot Bitcoin ETF could substantially boost.

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Kelvin Munene is a crypto and finance journalist with over 5 years of experience, offering in-depth market analysis and expert commentary . With a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Actuarial Science from Mount Kenya University, Kelvin is known for his meticulous research and strong writing skills, particularly in cryptocurrency, blockchain, and financial markets. His work has been featured across top industry publications such as Coingape, Cryptobasic, MetaNews, Cryptotimes, Coinedition, TheCoinrepublic, Cryptotale, and Analytics Insight among others, where he consistently provides timely updates and insightful content. Kelvin’s focus lies in uncovering emerging trends in the crypto space, delivering factual and data-driven analyses that help readers make informed decisions. His expertise extends across market cycles, technological innovations, and regulatory shifts that shape the crypto landscape. Beyond his professional achievements, Kelvin has a passion for chess, traveling, and exploring new adventures.
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