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Guess what day it is Folks? HUMPDAY and it's Bitcoin's Birthday: 15 years after Satoshi Nakamoto mined genesis block.(2) Bitcoin is trading down at $45,087.08. Yesterday Bitcoin took a big pop to get above $45K and now it's turning it into support, let's get on with the news...
JUST IN: SEC will reject all bitcoin spot ETFs in January, says Matrixport analyst.(5)
SUMMARY
Yesterday, Bitcoin rose past $45,000 and targeted $48K amid US spot bitcoin ETF approval anticipation; $73M in short liquidated.(10) Today, Michael Saylor commences plan to sell $216M worth of MicroStrategy stock options.(5)
Bitcoin trend strength exhibits striking similarities with last bull run. CME Bitcoin futures held $1.6K premium earlier yesterday as spot BTC price traded above $45K.(2) Bitcoin can yet see a significant cooling-off based on historical readings from the directional movement index (DMI.) Then, Bitcoin plunges $3K in just two hours on 15th anniversary of Genesis day and Bitcoin ETF denial report did not cause 8% BTC price crash.(2) Nearly $500 million worth of crypto trades were liquidated within one hour, including $462 million in long positions and $26 million in short positions and primarily, the crypto market crash is believed to be linked to a report discussing potential rejection of Bitcoin ETF applications by the US SEC. Bitcoin call options concentrate on $50,000 for January 26 expiry on Deribit. Happy New Year: US government now holds more than $8B in bitcoin.
CNBC’s Jim Cramer flips bullish on Bitcoin, says BTC here to stay after ‘remarkable comeback.’(3)
Fidelity will charge 0.39% to shareholders of its spot Bitcoin ETF, whereas Galaxy/Invesco will waive fees for six months before charging 0.59% afterward. BlackRock expected to seed ETF with $10M worth of BTC. Advisors Preferred Trust, which is already looking to gain the SEC’s permission to invest up to 15% of its AuM in Bitcoin-related ETFs like Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) and ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF. Non-crypto owners more likely to invest if spot bitcoin ETF gets approved, poll shows. Goldman Sachs is in talks to play the key role of being an "authorized participant" for BlackRock and Grayscale's bitcoin ETFs, if the SEC approves them, according to people familiar with the situation. Nasdaq to meet with SEC today to discuss spot bitcoin ETFs.(4) Cboe approves registration for listing Fidelity spot Bitcoin ETF — no SEC approval yet.(2)
CBOE’s John Palmer said that potential bitcoin ETF approvals would “pave the way” for pension funds to invest in a spot bitcoin ETF and promote derivatives growth.(2) SEC will approve a spot bitcoin ETF as a 'political necessity,' says TD Cowen. The SEC is close to deciding on spot Bitcoin ETFs, with Polymarket bets indicating an 88% chance of approval. Bitcoin is trading on ETF news, but analysts caution on macro headwinds. Bitcoin spot ETF approvals becoming a sell-the-news event is the most likely scenario this month, according to K33 Research analyst Vetle Lunde who suggests a 75% likelihood of this outcome versus 20% for approval inflows propelling prices higher and a 5% probability that the filings are denied. Executive Steve Weiss with $500 Million wealth reveals he sold Bitcoin, saying “I don't believe in Bitcoin. I still don't see a use case or an end market.” Meanwhile, Andrew Kang, one of the leading names in the cryptocurrency trading world, says Bitcoin Spot ETF Approval: “Still Not Priced In” Bitcoin ETF race will push issuers to disclose addresses — Samson Mow. Jihan Wu, founder of Bitcoin mining company Bitdeer and crypto financial services firm Matrixport, said that the widespread dissemination of a report claiming that Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) may not be approved in January was “not planned by Matrixport and is beyond our control."(2) SEC delaying spot bitcoin ETFs ‘not impossible,’ but unlikely: Balchunas.
Crypto exchange volume cracks $1 trillion for first time since late 2022.
US citizens face consequences with a cryptocurrency tax obligation, effective from December 31, 2023. Reporting transactions over $10,000 within 15 days is crucial for US citizens to avoid felony charges.(4) New crypto tax rules impact companies, with FASB requiring fair value measurement effective 2025, offering earlier adoption.(2)
The co-founder of a crypto wallet says he has been “devastated” by accidentally clicking on a fake airdrop scam. Nest Wallet co-founder Bill Lou says he recently lost over $123,000 in staked Ethereum (stETH) while trying to participate in an airdrop.(4) Hackers attacked Radiant Capital Again for $4.5 Million worth of Ethereum ($ETH) was Stolen! Chinese state media warns corrupt officials may be using cold storage Crypto to avoid investigation.(2)
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