Introduction

Coinbase shares rose 15% after a US federal court ruling favored Grayscale’s Bitcoin ETF, marking a turning point for the crypto industry.

Coinbase International Company shares saw a huge spike after Grayscale’s victory over the SEC, paving the way for the inaugural Bitcoin Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) in the United States. This is due to the fact that Coinbase is a custodial partner in several Bitcoin ETF orders pending. The stock market shares rose over 15% since the federal court ruling, while bitcoin miners like Marathon digital platforms and Riot also recorded significant gains of 24% and 15%, respectively.

The Impact of the Court’s Decision

The court’s decision to reject the SEC’s opposition is poised to reshape the cryptocurrency landscape in the United States market that has struggled for so long with regulatory doubt. Whereas spot bitcoin ETFs have been a topic of controversy for years, the last judgment has been seen as a landmark for the industry. For ten years, the United States regulatory authorities refused requests for these amazing financial products, often indicating concerns of market manipulation and fraud.

Grayscale ETF Win: A Market Diversion?

Coinbase’s rise was part of the wider march in cryptocurrency stocks. Grayscale Investments’ Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) also saw its shares rise by about 21% on the same day. GBTC’s performance even overtook Bitcoin (BTC), which posted an almost 7% increase, raising its trading price to over $27,700.

GBTC’s strong showing helped bridge the gap between the trading value and actual holdings of Bitcoin. The discount has diminished down to less than 17% in New York on the same day, a huge contrast to the 45% difference earlier in the year. This move suggests that the market is actively responding to the latest regulatory developments and recalibrating assessments in real time.

Further Reading

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