From the Digifinex blog.
Multiple Bitcoin Spot ETFs Delayed
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced on Thursday that it is delaying decisions on Bitcoin ETF proposals from BlackRock, Fidelity, Bitwise, VanEck, WisdomTree, Invesco, and Valkyrie. The news caused Bitcoin prices to drop sharply.
Next Review Dates Announced
Following the postponement of the ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF, the review timelines for these seven additional Bitcoin Spot ETF applications have also been extended. The next review dates are set between October 16 and 19.
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SEC’s Reasoning for the Delay
The SEC stated that a longer period is appropriate for taking action on the proposed rule changes, allowing ample time to consider the proposals and any concerns raised.
Pre-Existing Market Expectations
Prior to this, market analysts, including Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas, had been optimistic about a Bitcoin ETF approval, raising the chances to 75% by the end of this year (and 95% by the end of next year), especially following Grayscale’s legal win against the SEC.
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Immediate Market Fallout
After the announcement, Bitcoin prices plummeted from around $27,498 to a low of $25,683, a 24-hour decline of 5.01%. Ethereum followed suit, dropping by 3.50% in 24 hours to the current price of $1,649.
Keywords: SEC, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Bitcoin, BlackRock, Fidelity, Bitwise, VanEck, WisdomTree, Invesco, Valkyrie, ETF, Eric Balchunas, Grayscale, Market Reaction, Cryptocurrency
This article came directly from the Digifinex blog, found on https://blog.digifinex.com/2023/09/01/sec-delays-decision-on-bitcoin-etfs-market-reacts-negatively/
