Bitcoin's price surged past $44,000, influenced by the Federal Reserve's decision to maintain interest rates and optimism for Bitcoin spot ETFs. Eli Taranto of EQITrade, parent company of EQI Bank, expressed confidence in Bitcoin's potential and the positive stance of politicians and institutions. He also discussed the benefits of CBDCs and the importance of public-private collaboration in finance. Taranto commented on Cathie Wood's prediction of Bitcoin reaching $1 million, suggesting a $500,000 target as possible due to the demand and access an ETF would provide.