Bitcoin experienced significant price fluctuations in the past week, driven by rumors surrounding the approval of a Bitcoin ETF. The price surged to $30,000 on Monday due to reports suggesting that the SEC had approved BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin ETF. However, these reports were quickly debunked, and the price retreated to previous levels. The crypto market’s reaction highlights its sensitivity to regulatory news. The potential approval of a Bitcoin ETF is seen as significant for the industry, as it would legitimize Bitcoin and attract more investors. Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock, compared cryptocurrencies to traditional havens like US Treasuries and gold, suggesting that the rally represents a “flight to quality.” On-chain activity indicates that Bitcoin holdings by long-term investors are at record levels, while Ethereum’s gas usage is dropping. The SEC has been cautious about approving a Bitcoin ETF, citing concerns about market manipulation. However, recent developments have reignited hopes for approval. The crypto market remains vigilant as it awaits the SEC’s final decision on pending ETF applications.

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Information	Details
Geography	Global
Countries
Sentiment	neutral
Relevance Score	1
People	Raghav Sawhney, David Lo, Larry Fink
Companies	Bybit, Cointelegraph, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Grayscale, BlackRock
Currencies	Bitcoin, us treasuries, Ethereum, Gold
Securities	None