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Bitcoin could reach $1 million after spot ETF approvals, says blockchain expert

EditorBrando Bricchi
Published 01/14/2024, 05:22 PM
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NEW YORK - In the wake of the approval of multiple spot-based Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), blockchain specialist Samson Mow from Jan3 has made a bold prediction that Bitcoin's value could surge to $1 million. Mow's optimism is fueled by several market dynamics, including the growing participation of institutional investors and the anticipated increase in trading volumes due to these new ETFs.

Despite a recent dip in Bitcoin's price to $42,800 and a market capitalization of $841 billion, as reported by Coingecko, the launch of the spot Bitcoin ETFs has been received positively. These financial products are expected to make it easier for investors to gain exposure to Bitcoin and could further establish the legitimacy of cryptocurrency investments.

While there are concerns about short-term selling pressures from stakeholders of the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust and the potential for increased volatility, these are viewed as temporary challenges. Mow suggests that investors should instead pay attention to the strong demand for Bitcoin against the limited supply, especially with the Bitcoin block reward halving event anticipated in less than 100 days. This occurrence is historically known to impact Bitcoin's price significantly.

The cryptocurrency community is keeping a keen eye on these developments, as the realization of Mow's $1 million Bitcoin price target would represent a significant milestone for the digital asset.

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