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Cryptocurrencies gain as investors show optimism for ether ETFs
Investors speculate on SEC approval of spot ether ETFs, driving up ether and bitcoin prices, with key decisions expected this week.
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Investors speculate on SEC approval of spot ether ETFs, driving up ether and bitcoin prices, with key decisions expected this week.
Context
Ether surged to its highest in two months amid speculation that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission might approve spot exchange-traded funds for the cryptocurrency. Ether was poised for its largest two-day increase in nearly two years on Tuesday, driven by speculation regarding the approval of U.S. spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for the second-largest cryptocurrency. Meanwhile, bitcoin also neared a record high.
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Analysis
Ether, which supports the Ethereum blockchain network, surged 8% to $3,775, its highest level in two months, following a 13.8% jump on Monday. Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency, rose 2.2% to $71,000, approximately 4% below its March peak of $73,803.25. Also read: Venture capital crypto funding hits $2.4 billion in Q1 2024 The U.S. markets regulator is expected to announce its decision on several spot ether ETF applications this week. Analysts and investors attribute Tuesday’s surge to rumours that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission might approve these ETFs, contrary to prior expectations of rejection.
Key Points
- Ether rose 13.8% on Monday and 8% on Tuesday, reaching $3,775, its highest in two months.
- Speculation about the U.S. SEC’s potential approval of spot ether ETFs drove the surge, with a decision expected this week.
- Bitcoin also gained 2.2%, nearing its March peak, following significant inflows into spot bitcoin ETFs approved earlier this year.
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