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Bitcoin Rallies to Highest Level Since April With Bullish News on ETF
Bitcoin, the world’s leading cryptocurrency, has witnessed a significant rally in recent days, surging past the $30,000 mark. This surge in price can be attributed to a series of applications by traditional financial firms to launch bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Investors are growing increasingly optimistic about the involvement of major institutional players like BlackRock in the digital asset market. Despite recent challenges and negative news surrounding the cryptocurrency industry, the prospect of a spot bitcoin ETF has sparked renewed enthusiasm among traders.
Bitcoin Surpasses $30,000 Amid ETF Speculation
The price of bitcoin soared above the $30,000 threshold, reaching its highest level since April 14. CoinMetrics reported a peak of $30,749.45, indicating a strong surge in market sentiment. This rally has been largely driven by the growing optimism surrounding the potential approval of a spot bitcoin ETF.
BlackRock’s Application for a Bitcoin ETF
Last week, BlackRock, one of the world’s largest asset management firms, submitted an application for a spot bitcoin ETF. If approved, this ETF would track the underlying market price of bitcoin. BlackRock’s involvement in the…