Is a Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval Close? Lawyer Hints a Possibility
U.S.-based lawyer said an upcoming SEC closed-door meeting is scheduled for Nov 2. Johnsson said the meeting is significant given previous outcomes of similar meetings, especially as it concerns Bitcoin ETFs. The lawyer said a similar meeting happened just before the first Bitcoin ETF in the U.S. was approved. In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), Scott Johnsson, a U.S.-based financial lawyer, raised speculations about a possible spot Bitcoin exchange-traded-fund approval by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) by November 2, 2023. Notably, Johnsson posted that an upcoming closed-door meeting is scheduled for November 2. “I believe this is the first closed meeting of the Commissioners since the Grayscale appeal deadline expired and the mandate was delivered. The agenda includes resolving litigation claims and admin proceedings.” he tweeted. November 2 – I believe this is the first closed meeting of the Commissioners since Gra...