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SEC Considering Approval of Spot Bitcoin ETFs

The SEC is considering approving spot Bitcoin ETFs, with 14 asset management firms, including BlackRock and Fidelity, applying for approval.
The SEC had set a deadline of January 10th for applicants to submit certain details, and a decision is expected around January 8th.
Some experts believe that not all applications will be approved, as some funds may not be ready or have not submitted enough details.
A Bitcoin spot ETF would provide an opportunity for retail investors to gain exposure to Bitcoin through their existing brokerage accounts.
BlackRock is seen as a likely candidate for the first approved spot Bitcoin ETF due to its size, infrastructure, and relationship with the SEC.

The approval of a spot Bitcoin ETF could increase institutional adoption of Bitcoin and further legitimize it as an asset class.
The approval of a spot Bitcoin ETF could increase demand for Bitcoin and drive up its price.
Bitcoin miners benefit from an increase in Bitcoin price as the value of their stocks rises.

The current Bitcoin price is influenced by global liquidity and access to investment capital.
In the long term, the trend for Bitcoin is positive due to its increasing adoption as a safe-haven asset.
The reduction in Bitcoin production from 900 to 450 per day is not expected to cause a significant supply shock.
The introduction of Bitcoin ETFs will remove friction from the process of holding Bitcoin, encouraging more people to invest.
The timing of these ETFs coincides with the current phase of the Bitcoin cycle, which suggests the potential for exceeding the all-time high in 2024 and reaching a new all-time high in late 2025.

The speaker highlights the growing importance of Bitcoin as a treasury asset for companies due to recent accounting changes.
The speaker emphasizes the significance of global demand for Bitcoin, with more mining and trading occurring outside the US than within.
The speaker suggests that countries seeking to diversify their assets may turn to Bitcoin as an alternative to traditional fiat currencies.
Central banks' increasing purchases of gold in response to the weaponization of the US dollar indicate a desire for alternative reserve assets.