SEC's Gensler Keeps Quiet On Bitcoin Spot ETF Prospects, Refuses To 'Pre-Judge' The Situation
Portfolio Pulse from Mehab Qureshi
SEC Chair Gary Gensler declined to comment on the prospects of a spot Bitcoin ETF at the Healthy Markets Association conference. He emphasized the SEC's 'time-tested process' and did not 'pre-judge' pending applications. Asset management firms like BlackRock Inc. and Fidelity Investments have applied to launch such ETFs. Gensler reiterated his view of Bitcoin as a commodity and supported more authority for the CFTC over crypto, while cautioning investors about the sector's risks.
November 30, 2023 | 11:11 am
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BlackRock Inc. has submitted applications for a spot Bitcoin ETF, which is pending SEC approval. Gary Gensler's recent comments provide no clear direction on the approval process.
The SEC's stance on Bitcoin spot ETFs remains uncertain, which means there is no immediate positive or negative impact on BlackRock's stock. However, the relevance is high due to BlackRock's direct involvement in the application process. The importance is moderate because the decision could significantly affect BlackRock's product offerings and potential revenue streams. Confidence in this analysis is moderate, given the lack of concrete information from the SEC.
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RELEVANCE 70