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Bitcoin Rockets Towards $50K as Bulls Dominate Amid ETF Surge!

Key Points:

  • Bitcoin surges to $48,153.12, marking a 12.0% weekly gain, with a $20.2 billion traded volume.
  • BTC-spot ETFs witness substantial inflows, propelling the overall crypto market cap by 9.46% to $1,739 billion.
  • US Treasury’s Yellen calls for crypto regulation; SEC faces scrutiny amidst Coinbase’s legal battle and senators’ concerns.
Bitcoin’s price trajectory dominates headlines as it inches closer to the $50,000 milestone amidst ETF flows and regulatory scrutiny.

BTC’s value currently stands at $48,153.12, witnessing a 1.8% increase from yesterday and a 12.0% surge over the past week. The cryptocurrency‘s aggregate traded volume over the last 24 hours amounted to $20,273,385,785, reflecting heightened market activity.

ETF Inflows and Market Dynamics

BTC-spot ETFs experience significant net inflows, with iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) and Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund leading the charge. The overall crypto market cap jumps by 9.46% to $1,739 billion, fueled by the fear of missing out (FOMO) sentiment.

Regulatory Uncertainty and SEC Scrutiny

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s testimony underscores regulatory concerns, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive framework. Yellen’s remarks coincide with Coinbase’s legal battle against the SEC, adding complexity to the regulatory landscape.

In January 2024, the SEC filed a Motion to Dismiss the Debt Box Charges. The unexpected submission followed a December court decision that asked the SEC to: “Show cause why it should not be sanctioned for making false and misleading representations to the court.”

As Bitcoin’s price surges and regulatory scrutiny intensifies, the crypto market navigates a pivotal juncture, poised between potential milestones and regulatory hurdles. Investors remain vigilant, closely monitoring market developments and regulatory updates for insights into Bitcoin’s future trajectory.

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Annie

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