Court Backs Grayscale: SEC To Reassess Spot Bitcoin ETF Application After DC Circuit Ruling
Portfolio Pulse from Murtuza Merchant
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit has confirmed Grayscale Investments' ruling, mandating the SEC to reassess Grayscale's application for a spot Bitcoin ETF. This decision aligns with the court's judgment from Aug. 29, 2023, offering renewed hope for Grayscale's ambitions. Grayscale's latest move is part of its strategic push to transition the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust into a spot Bitcoin ETF. The company has expressed its intent to list its shares on NYSE Arca under the ticker symbol GBTC.

October 23, 2023 | 8:56 pm
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The reassessment of Grayscale's spot Bitcoin ETF application by the SEC could potentially impact the price of Bitcoin.
The reassessment of Grayscale's spot Bitcoin ETF application by the SEC could potentially lead to an increase in the demand for Bitcoin, thereby impacting its price.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
Grayscale's spot Bitcoin ETF application is to be reassessed by the SEC, following a court ruling. This could potentially lead to the transition of the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust into a spot Bitcoin ETF and its listing on NYSE Arca.
The court ruling mandates the SEC to reassess Grayscale's spot Bitcoin ETF application. If approved, this could lead to the transition of the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust into a spot Bitcoin ETF and its listing on NYSE Arca, potentially impacting the price of GBTC in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 100
NEUTRAL IMPACT
BlackRock Inc. is also in the race to secure the SEC's approval for their spot Bitcoin ETFs.
BlackRock Inc. is also seeking SEC's approval for their spot Bitcoin ETFs. However, the news does not directly impact BlackRock's stock price in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 50