And yet, despite what appears to be general indecisiveness, bitcoin is still expected to see a bull run shortly, thanks in large part to SolidX Management, LLC. The company has built what many believe will be the first Bitcoin ETF to operate via the stock market. The problem, however, is that the SEC is delaying approval.
Does the stock market fear a little friendly competition? For many, the idea of replacing stocks and bonds with bitcoin has become a normality, and the market has been considered an unstable investment platform since the Great Recession.
The SEC delay could last as long as 240 days, which increases doubt about whether or not it will receive approval. On the plus side, should the Bitcoin ETF be approved, many enthusiasts and analysts alike feel the move could double the bitcoin price within a short period, and bitcoin-holders could likely make a lot of money.
Director of Global Advisors Bitcoin Investment Daniel Masters says:
“Retail and equity investors, who wouldn’t or couldn’t go direct to the commodity markets, were prepared to invest in these vehicles. That, in turn, sucked physical commodities used to back the ETFs out of the markets in question, leading to price appreciation.”
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