Are you wondering why the Bitcoin value dipped below $26,000 recently? The answer lies in the anticipation around the sanctioning of a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) which was once again deferred. On the last day of August, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) decided to extend the evaluation period of seven ETFs by an additional 45 days, stating the need for more comprehensive scrutiny of the applications.
SEC’s Deferment on Spot Bitcoin ETF Applications
The previous week was quite turbulent for Bitcoin, which had climbed to a peak close to $28K on Tuesday. This was a result of Grayscale’s legal victory over the SEC in their attempt to transform their Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) into a spot Bitcoin ETF. This verdict fueled the expectation of an imminent spot Bitcoin ETF listing in the United States. In fact, Bloomberg ETF strategists increased the probability of a spot BTC ETF launching this year to 75%, and a 95% chance by the end of 2024.
However, following the trend of rallies in the recent months, Bitcoin rapidly shed those gains. This pullback escalated into a full-blown meltdown yesterday, with Bitcoin’s value falling below the $26,000 mark. The reason? The SEC’s decision to postpone its verdict on seven proposals for spot Bitcoin ETFs.
Industry Giants Awaiting SEC’s Decision
The list of applicants awaiting the SEC’s decision includes industry heavyweights like BlackRock, Fidelity, Bitwise, VanEck, Valkyrie, Invesco & Galaxy, and WisdomTree. The broader crypto market cap lost 3% overnight to $1.08 trillion on September 1. Bitwise retracted its application for Bitcoin and Ether Market Cap Weight Strategy ETF following the SEC’s delay.
This delay until at least mid-October adds to the long list of hurdles for institutions seeking approval for a spot crypto ETF. Historically, the SEC has consistently blocked numerous applications, always expressing worries over potential market manipulation.
Impact on Other Cryptocurrencies
The delay in approval for spot Bitcoin ETFs wasn’t the only concern for crypto enthusiasts. Ether (ETH) followed Bitcoin’s lead with a 3.4% drop since yesterday. Ripple’s XRP also saw a decrease of 3.2% during the same period, according to CoinGecko.
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