- Cathie Wood expressed significant confidence in the likelihood of a spot Bitcoin ETF becoming a reality in the U.S. in the near future.
- Wood mentioned that, in the context of the SEC’s previous rejections of spot ETF approvals, officials from the regulatory body have been asking thoughtful, detailed, and technical questions to the filers.
- Cathie Wood welcomed in-depth discussions with ETF applicants, stating that companies do not want any uncertainty with the SEC.
U.S. investor and CEO of ARK Invest, Cathie Wood, shared her views on the ongoing discussions with the SEC regarding the spot Bitcoin ETF.
Cathie Wood Discusses Details of SEC Meetings
U.S. investor and CEO of ARK Invest, Cathie Wood, expressed significant confidence in the likelihood of a spot Bitcoin ETF becoming a reality in the U.S. in the near future. She also explained the SEC’s stance on gaining clarity on the details of ETF applications.
Wood mentioned that, in the context of the SEC’s previous rejections of spot ETF approvals, officials from the regulatory body have been asking thoughtful, detailed, and technical questions to the filers. She added that the Commission has been asking a series of follow-up questions rather than a series of primary questions in the discussions, which is a very positive step.
As previously reported by COINOTAG, companies like BlackRock and Grayscale were among those having the most meetings with SEC officials regarding spot ETF applications. Cathie Wood welcomed in-depth discussions with ETF applicants, stating that companies do not want any uncertainty with the SEC.
“We want no uncertainty with the SEC. If there is any uncertainty from the SEC, we don’t want the green light for the spot Bitcoin ETF. We are answering the SEC’s questions one by one, and the dialogues are very positive.”
Bright Outlook for Approval
In an interview, Cathie Wood expressed that the outlook for spot Bitcoin ETF approval is very bright, indicating confidence in the possibility of approval in January 2024. Due to the ongoing negotiations, she ruled out the possibility of early approval by the end of 2024. Approval of spot ETFs will give a green light for institutional investors to enter the crypto market, she said.
Meanwhile, as the price of Bitcoin (BTC) largely hovers around $42,000, traders and investors maintain their expectations for significant returns entering 2024; as Bitcoin has its planned halving in the second quarter.
