• 09 October, 2024
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Bitcoin Soars as Market Anticipates ETF Approvals: Report

Bitcoin Soars as Market Anticipates ETF Approvals: Report

Bitcoin’s price has surged above $33K in a significant twist. Leading the pack among the top 10 cryptocurrencies is Bitcoin itself, experiencing a remarkable 10.7% rise. Following closely is Ethereum, with a substantial 7.5% uptick, and Dogecoin, witnessing a modest 0.37% bump. However, these surges aren’t mere coincidences.

As reflected by CryptoRank’s Fear & Greed Index, the market sentiment currently stands at 66, indicating a prevailing sentiment of ‘Greed.’ This sentiment is supported by the market’s growth, with the total capitalization reaching $1.37 trillion, a substantial increase of 6.86%. Additionally, Bitcoin’s dominance in the market is evident, as it holds a significant share at 48.4%, showing a notable growth of 3.41%.

Besides the evident market buoyancy, there’s heightened interest in upcoming spot ETF approvals. Consequently, trading volumes have been marked uptick across spot markets. Moreover, Bitcoin’s current price stands at $34,109.09, reflecting an 11.57% increase in the last day. Ethereum’s price today touched $1,809.62, marking a 7.99% rise. Meanwhile, Dogecoin hovers at $0.060699.

Market analysts, like Peter Schiff, believe Bitcoin’s rally could be speculators betting on the SEC’s nod for GBTC’s conversion into an ETF. Such a move could mark this rally’s zenith. If Bitcoin doesn’t plummet before the approval, the subsequent selloff might be softer in the event of ETF conversion rejection.

Moreover, as per Cryptorank’s tweet on X, Mina increased by 80.1%, making it one of the top gainers. Polxy and BLZ, which increased by 44% and 30.5%, respectively, are closely behind this. 

While the crypto market relishes its current green streak, it must tread cautiously. As the anticipation around spot ETF approvals intensifies, only time will reveal if this rally sustains or faces a significant correction.

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