The anticipation of a Bitcoin spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) has sparked a surge of interest in the cryptocurrency. In recent filings to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), several asset managers have expressed optimism about the approval of a Bitcoin ETF. This has caught the attention of people who were previously unfamiliar with the cryptocurrency.
On September 8, the daily views on Bitcoin’s Wikipedia page peaked at 7,830, the highest since the beginning of the year. This increase in views is believed to be a result of the expectations surrounding a potential Bitcoin ETF approval.
Crypto analytics platform The Block Pro shared this data on September 12, suggesting that media attention and the possibility of a spot Bitcoin ETF being approved soon are driving people to search for information about Bitcoin.
While some, like former world kickboxing champion Andrew Tate, are confident in the approval of a spot Bitcoin ETF, others, such as former SEC insider John Reed Stark, believe the chances are slim. Stark cited emerging evidence of market manipulation in the crypto industry as a reason for skepticism.
Overall, the growing interest and views on Bitcoin’s Wikipedia page highlight the excitement and debate surrounding the potential approval of a Bitcoin
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