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Speculation of Ether ETF Approval Drives Increase in Crypto Prices

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Cryptocurrency Surge: Ether Price Spikes Amid ETF Speculation

The price of Ether, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, experienced a significant surge on Monday, leading to a boost in the prices of other major crypto tokens. This surge was fueled by speculation that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may soon approve Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

Ether, the native cryptocurrency of the Ethereum blockchain, soared to $3,650 early on Tuesday, marking a more than 17.5% increase over the past 24 hours. In addition, Bitcoin, the most valuable cryptocurrency, briefly surpassed the $71,000 mark before settling around $70,880, reflecting a more than 6.1% increase from the previous day. Other popular tokens like Dogecoin and Binance’s BNB also saw gains of 8.5% and 7% respectively.

The speculation surrounding the approval of Ether ETFs by the SEC has led to a surge in prices across the crypto market. Reports indicate that the SEC has requested exchanges seeking to list Ether ETFs to update or refile regulatory documents, suggesting a potential approval in the near future. Bloomberg analysts have raised the odds of a spot Ether ETF approval to 75%, citing a possible shift in the SEC’s stance on the matter.

The increase in Bitcoin’s value by 61% since the beginning of the year has largely been attributed to the SEC’s approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs. This latest development in the crypto market has sparked excitement among investors and enthusiasts alike, as they eagerly await the potential approval of Ether ETFs.

For more information on the SEC’s approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs, readers can refer to Forbes’ in-depth coverage on the topic. Stay tuned for further updates on the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency investments and regulatory approvals.

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