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JPMorgan Downplays Bitcoin ETFs' Market Impact

Published 2023-07-07, 02:27 p/m
© Reuters JPMorgan Downplays Bitcoin ETFs' Market Impact
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U.Today - Asset management giants including BlackRock (NYSE:BLK), Invesco, and Fidelity are racing to gain approval for a Bitcoin ETF.

However, JPMorgan (NYSE:JPM) strategist Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou whether such an approval would make a significant dent in the cryptocurrency market. Panigirtzoglou points out that similar funds have been launched in Canada and Europe, but they have failed to draw substantial investor interest.

As the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) scrutinizes the onslaught of applications for spot-Bitcoin ETFs, JPMorgan's strategist casts a shadow of doubt on the potential market impact of these financial instruments.

Many analysts argue that the introduction of a Bitcoin ETF would indeed be a game-changer. They cite the example of the gold ETF, which, when launched, had a transformative impact on the gold price and brought a surge of retail investors into the market. They believe that a similar influx could occur in the crypto market following the approval of a Bitcoin ETF in the US, democratizing access to this emerging asset class.

Despite the SEC's historical skepticism towards Bitcoin ETFs, primarily due to concerns about potential market manipulation, optimism has increased this year following the application by BlackRock. BlackRock, having a nearly spotless track record of gaining approval for all types of exchange-traded funds, is expected to boost confidence in the process.

Moreover, recent applications have demonstrated efforts to address regulators' worries, particularly focusing on surveillance-sharing agreements to mitigate fears over market manipulation.

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink, who recently commented on the firm's application for a spot Bitcoin ETF, emphasized the potential to 'democratize' crypto, leveling the playing field for investors.

Whether or not the SEC greenlights these applications and what impact they will have on the cryptocurrency landscape remains to be seen.

This article was originally published on U.Today

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