Bitcoin's price surged past $44,000, driven by optimism around potential Bitcoin spot ETFs and positive sentiment from politicians and institutions. Eli Taranto of EQITrade discussed the growing acceptance of Bitcoin, the role of CBDCs in finance, and reflected on Cathie Wood's prediction of BTC reaching $1 million, suggesting a $500,000 target is possible. Presidential candidates are increasingly discussing crypto, indicating its integration into the global economy. BTC was trading at $42,784 at the time of the article.