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<p>The post <a href="https://coinpedia.org/news/how-will-the-crypto-market-react-to-the-u-s-approving-its-first-bitcoin-etf/">How Will the Crypto Market React to the U.S. Approving Its First Bitcoin ETF?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://coinpedia.org">Coinpedia Fintech News</a></p> 
<p>The cryptocurrency market stands on the brink of a transformative moment. Analysts are abuzz with predictions as the cryptocurrency world eagerly anticipates the possible approval of the first U.S. spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF). This landmark event, expected between January 5th and 10th, 2024, could mirror the historical trajectory of gold’s price following the listing of the first spot gold ETF in November 2004.</p> 
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   <p lang="en" dir="ltr">Wall Street listed the first ever spot gold ETF in November of 2004, and the price never came back down again.<br><br>We may never see this <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#bitcoin</a> price ever again once the BlackRock ETF (and others) is approved.<br><br>90% chance the spot ETFs all get approved January 5th-10th 2024… <a href="https://t.co/3c6uBa3k3d">pic.twitter.com/3c6uBa3k3d</a></p>— Altcoin Daily (@AltcoinDailyio) <a href="https://twitter.com/AltcoinDailyio/status/1731751352622325795?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 4, 2023</a>
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<p>In 2004, Wall Street witnessed the launch of the SPDR (State Street) Gold ETF (GLD), an event that irreversibly uplifted the gold market. Over the subsequent eight years, gold’s value soared, multiplying over four times from $400 to $1,800. This incredible surge added approximately $8 trillion to its market cap, escalating from around $2 trillion to a staggering $10 trillion.</p> 
<p>Bitcoin, currently boasting a market cap of roughly $500 billion, stands at a quarter of what gold was before the GLD ETF’s introduction. Gabor Gurbacs, founder of PointsVille and advisor to Tether and VanEck, suggests that Bitcoin’s market trajectory could potentially follow a similar, if not faster, path post the approval of a U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF.</p> 
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   <p lang="en" dir="ltr">The approval of a U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF may create $ Trillions in value.<br><br>On November 18, 2004, the SPDR (State Street) Gold ETF (GLD) was introduced.<br><br>In the subsequent 8 years gold’s price quadrupled+ from $400 to $1,800 adding ~$8 Trillion in market cap going from ~$2 Trillion… <a href="https://t.co/9lqgbzn06n">pic.twitter.com/9lqgbzn06n</a></p>— Gabor Gurbacs (@gaborgurbacs) <a href="https://twitter.com/gaborgurbacs/status/1699566299146252503?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 6, 2023</a>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-implications-of-the-bitcoin-etf-approval"><strong>Implications of the Bitcoin ETF Approval</strong></h2> 
<p>Should a U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF receive the green light, it might not just be a milestone for Bitcoin but could also signify a seismic shift in the financial world. The approval could unlock trillions of dollars in value, marking a historic moment in the evolution of digital assets.</p> 
<p>Unlike commodities like gold, where supply can be increased to meet rising demand, Bitcoin operates on a fixed supply algorithm. This inherent scarcity is further accentuated by the upcoming Bitcoin halving, an event that slashes the new supply flow by 50%. If demand remains constant or grows, this reduction in supply could naturally drive the price upwards.</p> 
<p>The introduction of a Bitcoin ETF could facilitate substantial institutional inflows. Estimates suggest an enthusiasm-driven $20-30 billion surge into Bitcoin via institutional products. This influx, combined with Bitcoin’s limited float and systematic scarcity, could significantly elevate Bitcoin’s market value.</p> 
<p>Should the ETF receive approval, the landscape of cryptocurrency investment could be altered forever. The blend of Bitcoin’s inherent scarcity and the fresh wave of institutional investment might not just elevate Bitcoin’s value but could also redefine the asset’s role in the broader financial ecosystem.</p>

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