"Bitcoin ETF Anticipation Grows as SEC Decision Looms and Investors Speculate on Market Impact"

Cryptocurrency investors are on the edge of their seats as the SEC nears a decision on the approval of spot bitcoin ETFs, with 13 companies having filed applications. The ruling will involve assessing both the 19b-4 filings, which require a rule change for the new product to trade, and the S-1 filings, which register the new security. Fee structures among the applicants vary, with some yet to be announced. The SEC's broader role in crypto regulation remains a contentious issue, highlighted by ongoing legal battles with major industry players. Key figures such as ARK Invest's Cathie Wood are closely following the developments, with Wood appearing on CNBC's Halftime Report and ETF Edge to discuss the matter.