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Matrixport Foresees Bitcoin Hitting $50,000 Price Mark: Here\u2019s When<\/a><\/div>\nMatrixport\u2019s Sudden Shift: A Bullish Sentiment And Then Bearish Counterpoint<\/h2>\n Matrixport’s initial bullish report<\/a> highlighted the transformative impact a Bitcoin spot ETF approval could have on the crypto market. The anticipated approval is seen as a “pivotal” moment that would “legitimize” Bitcoin in the eyes of institutional investors and potentially unlock a significant influx of capital into the crypto market.<\/p>\nThis sentiment echoed the growing optimism within the crypto community, with many stakeholders eagerly awaiting regulatory endorsements that could catalyze Bitcoin’s ascent.<\/p>\n
However, in a surprising twist, Matrixport released a second article later the same day titled<\/a> \u201cWhy the SEC will REJECT Bitcoin Spot ETFs again.\u201d This piece presented a starkly bearish perspective, contrasting their earlier optimistic forecast.<\/p>\nThe article emphasized the political composition of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), noting that the current Democratic dominance and Chair Gary Gensler\u2019s cautious stance towards crypto might “diminish the likelihood of a spot ETF approval<\/a>.”<\/p>\nThe report argued that such approval would validate Bitcoin as an alternative store of value, a move Gensler “might not be ready to make.”<\/p>\n
The firm noted in the bearish article:<\/p>\n
An ETF would certainly enable crypto overall to take off, and based on Gensler\u2019s comments in December 2023, he still sees this industry in need of more stringent compliance. From a political perspective, there is no reason to approve a bitcoin spot ETF that would legitimize Bitcoin as an alternative store of value.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Bitcoin Plunge And Crypto Community Reaction<\/h2>\n Matrixport’s bearish outlook had immediate repercussions in the crypto market. Bitcoin experienced a notable decline<\/a>, shedding around 6% of its value and slipping below the $43,000 mark.<\/p>\nBitcoin’s (BTC) price is moving sideways on the 30-minute chart. Source: BTC\/USDT on TradingView.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThis downturn wasn’t isolated to Bitcoin alone; Ethereum and other altcoins also saw significant drops, with Solana plummeting by nearly 10%. Data<\/a> from Coinalyze indicated over $400 million in altcoin liquidations, with long positions bearing the brunt of this market shift.<\/p>\n