Former SEC Chair Jay Clayton believes that the approval of a spot Bitcoin ETF by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is inevitable. Clayton stated that there is high demand for Bitcoin investments from both retail and institutional investors. Institutional players are eager to gain access to Bitcoin, and trusted providers want to offer this product to the public. The approval of a Bitcoin ETF could lead to a significant influx of hedge funds into the Bitcoin market. The Bitcoin price briefly surged by 10% to $30,000 on a false alarm that the SEC had approved a spot ETF. The timing of the SEC’s approval is uncertain, but some predict it could happen within the next few months. The SEC is cautious due to concerns about the volatility of cryptocurrency markets and the associated investment risks. If approved, a Bitcoin ETF could attract sustained institutional participation and have a similar impact on the market as gold ETFs did when they were introduced. Bitcoin is often referred to as the digital gold of the 21st century.

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Information	Details
Geography	North America
Countries	🇺🇸
Sentiment	positive
Relevance Score	1
People	Jay Clayton
Companies	Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), PrimeXBT, Barron’s, Binance
Currencies	Bitcoin
Securities	None