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In an astonishing turn of events, <a href="https://optimisus.com/news/crypto-news/bitcoin-exchange-volume-dominance-increases-to-77/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Bitcoin</a> experienced a significant surge, increasing its price by 7.6% to $48,517.  
This surge followed the approval of the United States' first-ever spot Bitcoin ETFs, a watershed moment in the cryptocurrency landscape.  
The approval sparked a frenzy of activity on popular finance platforms, with Yahoo Finance prominently displaying trending tickers like BlackRock's IBIT and Grayscale's GBTC.  
Bloomberg Intelligence analyst Eric Balchunas commented on the news, emphasizing the resilience of ETFs and sharing a chart illustrating the performance of spot <a href="https://optimisus.com/news/crypto-news/us-sec-approves-11-bitcoin-spot-etfs-set-to-start-trading-soon/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Bitcoin ETFs</a> in Europe.  
Balchunas expressed confidence that similar trends will emerge in the US market, emphasizing the transformative impact of these newly approved financial instruments.  
Experts in the field, such as Valkyrie's Steven McClurg, anticipate strong investor interest in these ETFs. McClurg anticipates investments in Valkyrie's ETF ranging from $200 million to $400 million.  
Various industry analysts predict a significant infusion of funds into these ground-breaking products, with estimates ranging from an impressive $1 billion in the first few days to a staggering $72 billion over the next five years.  
Early reports on transaction volumes indicate a strong start for Bitcoin Spot ETFs, with the total reportedly exceeding $2.3 billion within the first few minutes of trading.  
This surge in transaction activity reflects increased investor interest and confidence in the newly approved ETFs, indicating a promising start for these innovative financial instruments in the US market. 
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Bitcoin (BTC) Price Surges 7.6% to $48,517 Following US Approval of First Spot Bitcoin ETFs

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