Crypto markets turned sharply lower on Monday, erasing weekend gains fueled by the SEC’s approval of options trading for Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
On Oct. 18, the SEC granted accelerated approval to 11 spot Bitcoin ETFs to list and trade options on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). This move gives investors a new way to hedge their exposure to Bitcoin through listed derivatives, potentially boosting institutional interest in the world's largest cryptocurrency.
Bitcoin (BTC) dropped 1.5% to $67,000, while Ethereum (ETH) reversed into the red after trading as high as $2,760. Solana (SOL) rose 4%, while Polkadot (DOT) dipped 3%.
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