Global X Withdraws U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETF Application Amid Market Fluctuations

  • Global X becomes the first firm to withdraw its U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF application after multiple approvals in January.
  • The withdrawal follows a significant Bitcoin price drop and shifting investor sentiments.
  • Investors are closely watching the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decisions for potential impacts on Bitcoin’s price.

Exploring the implications of Global X’s withdrawal from the U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF space, this article examines market dynamics and investor reactions amidst Federal Reserve’s upcoming interest rate decisions.

Global X’s Strategic Retreat from Bitcoin ETF Race

Exchange-traded fund provider Global X has recently withdrawn its application for a U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF, as per a filing on January 30th with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This move makes Global X the first firm to step back after the SEC’s landmark approval of 11 applications earlier in January, which included funds from BlackRock, Fidelity, and WisdomTree. Bloomberg Intelligence ETF analyst James Seyffart commented on Twitter that Global X’s withdrawal was expected, as the firm had been seemingly out of the race since early December.

Market Dynamics and Bitcoin’s Price Reaction

Following the approval of multiple Bitcoin ETFs, Bitcoin’s price experienced a notable drop, with investors cashing out from the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC). However, outflows from Grayscale have been slowing, with U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs witnessing inflows of over $5 billion since their launch. As of now, Bitcoin is trading at around $42,600, showing a slight decline on the day but an increase over the week. The cryptocurrency market is also closely watching the Federal Reserve’s interest rate meeting, as Bitcoin prices tend to react positively to lower interest rates.

Conclusion

The withdrawal of Global X from the U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF market reflects the complex interplay of regulatory decisions, market trends, and investor sentiments. This development, coupled with the Federal Reserve’s upcoming interest rate decision, highlights the volatile and reactive nature of the cryptocurrency market, particularly Bitcoin.

BREAKING NEWS

Trump Slams Jerome Powell Over Slow Fed Rate Cuts as Tariffs Damp Growth

In a recent macro-soft update, President Trump criticized the...

Fosun Wealth Becomes Asia’s First Authorized Participant for Huaxia Solana ETF (SOL) on HKEX

COINOTAG News reports that on October 29, Fosun Wealth...

Ethereum ICO Pioneer Deposits 1,500 ETH to Kraken, Turning 20,000 ETH into $80M with 12,914x ROI

According to COINOTAG News and on-chain tracking by OnchainLens,...

Bitcoin Bounces to $107K as US Spot ETF Inflows Return, Yet Sub-1,000 BTC/Day—Weaker Than Early-Cycle Peaks

COINOTAG News reports that a Glassnode chart shows Bitcoin's...
spot_imgspot_imgspot_img

Related Articles

spot_imgspot_imgspot_imgspot_img

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_imgspot_img