Ethereum's Epic Gains
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📊 Buzzer Beater? The denial of spot ETH ETFs was certain to occur at the outset of the week, but from the depths of multi-year lows on the ETH/BTC ratio echoed a “we’re so back” that has radically shifted the prevailing perception. Why are markets now anticipating approval, and have we already priced in the immediate upside?
Prices as of 5pm ET | 24hr | 7d |
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Crypto $2.58T | ↗ 1.8% | ↗ 14.7% |
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BTC $69,601 | ↗ 0.5% | ↗ 13.2% |
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ETH $3,744 | ↗ 5.9% | ↗ 29.6% |
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This is a huge week for crypto in DC, and we have Congressman Patrick McHenry on to tell us all about it.
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- SEC approves/denies Ethereum ETF
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