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Why did the SEC only approve spot bitcoin ETFs?
Why did the SEC only approve spot bitcoin ETFs?
ethan_carter_engineer
Thu Jul 11 2024
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Could you elaborate on why the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has so far only approved spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), despite the widespread interest in derivatives and futures-based bitcoin products? Given the potential benefits of futures-based ETFs, such as their ability to hedge against market risks, why did the SEC opt for a more conservative approach with spot bitcoin ETFs? Are there specific regulatory concerns or challenges that prevented the approval of futures-based bitcoin ETFs? It seems like a logical next step in the evolution of the crypto market, so what are the potential obstacles preventing this from happening?
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TopazRider
Fri Jul 12 2024
The Commission's move came under significant pressure from the judicial opinion, which highlighted the need for a consistent regulatory framework for cryptocurrency-related products.
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CryptoWizard
Fri Jul 12 2024
The Commission's decision to approve spot bitcoin ETFs was prompted by a unanimous opinion authored by Neomi Rao of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit.
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Tommaso
Fri Jul 12 2024
The approval of spot bitcoin ETFs marks a significant milestone in the development of the cryptocurrency industry, as it provides investors with more options to access and trade bitcoin.
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CryptoLodestarGuard
Fri Jul 12 2024
The availability of ETFs is expected to increase liquidity in the bitcoin market and promote further adoption of the digital currency.
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EthereumEagle
Fri Jul 12 2024
This opinion characterized the SEC's resistance to bitcoin ETFs as "arbitrary and capricious."
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