Bitcoin jumps to $47,360 as US SEC approves ETFs

Author: Agencies

The cryptocurrency market turned bullish on Thursday following the US regulators granting approval for the introduction of Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), with the market capitalization jumping 7.2 percent to reach $1.9 trillion. As of 1310 hours GMT, the price of Bitcoin, the world’s oldest and most valued cryptocurrency, surged to $47,360 with a gain of 6.1 percent in the last 24 hours. The market capitalization of the biggest crypto has reached $928 billion with this increase. Bitcoin has been 9.1 percent up in the past seven days. The US Securities and Exchange Commission’s approval marks a significant shift after years of delays and outright rejections of multiple attempts to launch spot bitcoin ETFs. A Bitcoin ETF represents a financial instrument designed to track the price movements of Bitcoin, operating similarly to traditional exchange-traded funds traded on stock exchanges. This financial product allows investors to gain exposure to Bitcoin’s price without directly owning the digital currency. Instead of acquiring and holding Bitcoin, investors can purchase shares or units of the ETF through their brokerage accounts, with the ETF assuming custody of the Bitcoin on behalf of its investors. The value of a Bitcoin ETF is intrinsically tied to the underlying price of Bitcoin.

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