Ethereum

Bitcoin

Impact

<h2 id="key-points">Key Points</h2>
<ul>
 <li>Bitcoin (BTC) price hovers near historical highs ahead of a decision on Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded funds (ETFs).</li>
 <li>Market anticipation builds as U.S. regulators are expected to approve Ethereum ETFs, potentially pushing Bitcoin and altcoin prices higher.</li>
</ul>
<p>Bitcoin’s price remained close to its previous all-time highs on May 23, as the cryptocurrency market awaited a significant decision regarding spot Ethereum ETFs.</p>
<p>Trading data revealed that Bitcoin’s price was above $69,000 after experiencing two drops the previous day.</p>
<h2 id="market-expectations-and-predictions">Market Expectations and Predictions</h2>
<p>The market was filled with a sense of anticipation, as it was widely expected that U.S. regulators would approve the Ethereum ETF products. This was a stark contrast to the sentiment just a few weeks prior.</p>
<p>This optimism was accompanied by a positive forecast for Bitcoin and altcoins, with some analysts predicting a potential $80,000 target for Bitcoin.</p>
<p>Michaël van de Poppe, founder and CEO of trading firm MNTrading, commented on the clear price action of Bitcoin. He predicted a test at $67,500-$68,000 before a further increase, attributing this to the potential approval of an Ethereum ETF.</p>
<h2 id="price-predictions-and-ethereum-s-potential-impact">Price Predictions and Ethereum’s Potential Impact</h2>
<p>BitQuant, a popular commentator, predicted a potential $80,000 Bitcoin price in May, followed by a local top of $95,000 in June.</p>
<p>In terms of Ethereum’s price action, trading firm QCP Capital estimated a 60% upside potential in the event of an ETF approval. The firm expressed high confidence in an approval, with trading potentially beginning as early as the following week.</p>
<p>This target, approximately $6,000, was based on Bitcoin’s performance following its U.S. spot ETF approval in January.</p>
<p>Trader Jelle also anticipated a positive outcome for Ethereum bulls. He suggested that the chart already indicated a favorable decision.</p>
<p>The ETF decision announcement was expected at around 8.30 pm UTC.</p>

Impending Ethereum ETF Ruling and Bitcoin’s Potential $80K Reach in May Awaited Eagerly

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