As the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) finally approved spot Bitcoin (BTC) Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) on Wednesday, the news has sparked optimism among crypto analysts and market leaders, with Tron founder Justin Sun taking to X (formerly Twitter) to express his views on the matter.
Sun stated that the approval of the Bitcoin ETF in the U.S. demonstrates that the trend of cryptocurrencies is unstoppable. The founder of Tron further asserted that, in the near future, Asian and Chinese markets will also embrace this lucrative opportunity, and Bitcoin will eventually reach the world's eight billion people.
Despite the long-awaited approval, the current price of Bitcoin, standing at $46,740, has seen a relatively modest increase of 2.41% in the last 24 hours. Nevertheless, market observers remain bullish on the future, predicting a potential rally for Bitcoin. For instance, crypto analyst Michaël van de Poppe is projecting that Bitcoin will reach the substantial range of $300,000 to $600,000 in the current market cycle.
Bitcoin ETF race
Approximately a dozen companies, including financial giants such as BlackRock, Grayscale and Fidelity, had been vying for the establishment of Bitcoin spot ETFs. In the wake of the approval, these companies have announced, and in some instances adjusted, the fees they intend to impose on investors. This development underscores the competitive landscape emerging as firms strive to attract investors.
It is crucial to note that the approved spot ETFs differ from previously authorized Bitcoin futures ETFs, as the former holds actual Bitcoin, while the latter involves derivatives contracts linked to BTC. The approval by the U.S. SEC marks a milestone on a journey that has seen years of delays and outright rejections of numerous attempts to launch spot Bitcoin ETFs.
As the cryptocurrency landscape evolves with the U.S. taking this groundbreaking step, industry participants are eyeing future developments, especially in Asian and Chinese markets, echoing Justin Sun's prediction of an expanding global embrace of cryptocurrencies. The green light for spot Bitcoin ETFs opens up new possibilities for market growth and adoption, bringing Bitcoin to an even broader audience worldwide.