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SEC approval of Bitcoin ETFs sparks meme coin launches

EditorAhmed Abdulazez Abdulkadir
Published 2024-01-11, 09:28 a/m
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NEW YORK - The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has given the green light to Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), a move that has positively influenced cryptocurrency market sentiment. This regulatory nod has paved the way for the introduction of novel crypto assets, including meme-inspired ETF tokens.

Following the SEC's endorsement, the crypto community witnessed the creation of several Solana-based meme coins. Notably, an "Electric Turkey Frier"-themed ETF token and another named BTCETF have entered the market. Both tokens debuted to considerable fanfare and quickly garnered significant trading volumes.

The "Electric Turkey Frier" ETF token was launched on the Raydium Automated Market Maker (AMM) platform. Enthusiasm around this quirky asset was evident as it saw its price soar shortly after its 9 pm UTC launch. Similarly, BTCETF experienced a notable surge in value post-launch, reflecting the heightened interest from investors and traders.

In the wake of these developments, Bitcoin's price experienced a substantial uptick, momentarily reaching the $47,000 threshold. This price movement underscored the broader market's reaction to the SEC's decision, which many investors perceived as a legitimizing force for cryptocurrencies.

Despite the initial excitement and trading activity, both the "Electric Turkey Frier" ETF token and BTCETF have since confronted challenges. The market has observed a sharp downturn in their market capitalization and liquidity, a common occurrence in the volatile crypto market, especially after a period of intense hype.

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