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Bitcoin Could Dump Post Spot ETF Approval and Here is Why

by BlockNews.com Team
November 28, 2023
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  • Institutions have been accumulating Bitcoin positions ahead of a potential ETF approval, paying high premiums to roll over futures contracts
  • Approval could trigger a “buy the rumor, sell the news” play where institutions take profits, leaving retail investors holding overpriced bags
  • There are historical precedents like the 2004 gold ETF launch where prices dropped after launch as investors sold on the news

Evidence shows that traditional finance (TradFi) firms have been steadily accumulating Bitcoin positions over the past few months in anticipation of an ETF approval. They are paying high premiums to roll over their futures contracts, and asset managers have increased their length by around $1 billion since September. The performance of Bitcoin futures ETFs like BITO and crypto stocks like Coinbase also suggests institutions are building sizable crypto positions.

🚨 NEWS: #Bitcoin faces unsteady future with upcoming 🇺🇸 Spot ETF Approval.

Head of Derivatives at 'Genesis Trading' suggests a "buy the rumor, sell the news" scenario.

— BlockNews.com (@blocknewsdotcom) November 28, 2023

Retail investors could get burned in a “buy the rumor, sell the news” play

While the impending ETF approval emboldens the narrative around institutional Bitcoin adoption, the party could end abruptly once the ETF gets the green light. This would be a classic “buy the rumor, sell the news” scenario. The thinking is that institutions are already positioned for the news and will look to take profits around the announcement, leaving retail investors holding overpriced bags.

There are historical precedents for this dynamic

When the first gold ETF (GLD) was introduced in 2004, it saw a significant drop in the months following its launch. While it eventually recovered, there was an interim period of decline as investors sold on the news. Some analysts see parallels between the gold ETF launch and the upcoming Bitcoin ETF debut.

Conclusion

The excitement around the Bitcoin ETF approval could ultimately benefit institutional investors more than retail participants. The coming weeks will determine whether crypto markets can buck the “buy the rumor, sell the news” trend that has played out before with other ETF launches.

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