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<p>The SEC’s approval of Bitcoin ETFs marks a major turning point for both the crypto market and the financial system as a whole. Forbes explains how this decision influences Bitcoin’s price and its long-term adoption.</p> 
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     <p lang="en" dir="ltr">JUST IN: Forbes Staff publishes "The SEC’s <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a> ETF Approvals Have Forever Altered The Global Monetary System" <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/72x72/1f440.png" alt="👀" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;"> <a href="https://t.co/kaFzRonhXT">pic.twitter.com/kaFzRonhXT</a></p>— Bitcoin Magazine (@BitcoinMagazine) <a href="https://twitter.com/BitcoinMagazine/status/1750299054498566204?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 24, 2024</a>
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<h2 id="h-the-institutionalization-of-bitcoin-redefines-its-role-in-the-economy">The Institutionalization of Bitcoin Redefines Its Role in the Economy</h2> 
<p>The <a href="https://www.cointribune.com/en/bitcoin-the-sec-has-finally-approved-spot-etfs/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">approval of Spot ETFs</a> by the SEC embodies the <strong>institutionalization of Bitcoin</strong>. It gives the crypto pioneer a new dimension. Satoshi Nakamoto created Bitcoin to solve the persistent problem of currency devaluation by governments.</p>
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<p>By setting the supply cap at 21 million bitcoins, Nakamoto established a bulwark against political manipulation of currency. With <strong>over 25 billion dollars of bitcoins (BTC) held in exchange-traded funds</strong>, this vision is now reaching an unprecedented scale.</p> 
<p><a href="https://www.cointribune.com/en/etf-bitcoin-fidelity-and-blackrock-increase-their-btc-holdings-buy-signal/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Institutional investors</a> now hold <strong>billions of dollars in BTC thanks to Bitcoin ETFs</strong>. This institutionalization makes Bitcoin accessible to traditional investors, significantly widening its appeal.</p> 
<p>Bitcoin is thus evolving into a <strong>reliable long-term store of value</strong>, offering a credible alternative to fiat currencies in terms of wealth preservation.</p> 
<h2 id="h-what-the-sec-s-decision-implies-for-regulation-and-the-crypto-market">What the SEC’s Decision Implies for Regulation and the Crypto Market</h2> 
<p>As Bitcoin’s institutionalization intensifies, regulation becomes a crucial issue. Indeed, the United States could still actively restrict the use and purchase of Bitcoin. However, it would be complex with <a href="https://www.cointribune.com/en/bitcoin-surpasses-money-an-epic-leap-to-the-second-place-of-etfs-in-the-usa/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">significant participation</a> from major financial players.</p> 
<p>It must be admitted that Bitcoin ETFs are revolutionizing the financial market by broadening interest in crypto. With <strong>more than one billion dollars invested</strong> within two weeks of the SEC’s approval, these financial instruments have quickly captivated investors.</p> 
<p>This signifies <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/theapothecary/2024/01/24/the-secs-bitcoin-etf-approvals-have-forever-altered-the-global-monetary-system/?sh=4d4f20c964b1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">a significant shift</a> in the perception of Bitcoin: moving from a speculative asset to <strong>a legitimate asset class</strong>.</p> 
<p>Therefore, the SEC’s approval of Bitcoin ETFs undeniably heralds a new era for Bitcoin. With over 25 billion dollars already invested, Bitcoin is now establishing itself as an institutionalized store of value, transforming the financial landscape.</p>

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