1. "SEC Approves Nine Ether ETFs, Boosts Crypto Market; Bitcoin Dips, Ether Rises" 2. "Nvidia's 10-to-1 Stock Split Spurs Retail Investor Surge

May 24, 2024
1. "SEC Approves Nine Ether ETFs, Boosts Crypto Market; Bitcoin Dips, Ether Rises"
2. "Nvidia's 10-to-1 Stock Split Spurs Retail Investor Surge
  • The US Securities and Exchange Commission approved nine spot Ether exchange-traded funds, marking a significant win for the crypto industry.

  • Major financial companies like BlackRock, Fidelity, and Grayscale amended their filings to gain approval, excluding provisions for staking.

  • AI cryptocurrencies such as Near Protocol (NEAR), Render (RNDR), and The Graph (GRT) are gaining momentum, offering innovative solutions in digital content creation and blockchain indexing.

  • Despite positive news, the crypto market saw mixed reactions: Bitcoin dropped 2%, while Ether rose 1% on the day of the announcement.

  • Analysts recommend caution and a solid strategy for high-risk crypto investments, but also highlight the potential for growth in AI coins.

  • Nvidia announced a 10-for-one stock split, causing a surge in its share price and potentially attracting more retail investors.

  • The stock split, set for June 7, aims to make Nvidia stock more accessible and could lead to market outperformance and inclusion in the Dow Jones Industrial Average.

  • Bitcoin is currently experiencing a price drop, but one analyst predicts a rally that could push it to $80,000 by the end of May and potentially $95,000 in June.

  • Ethereum has been outperforming Bitcoin, adding 25% in mid-May 2024, with speculation about SEC approval of spot Ethereum ETFs driving capital to ETH.

  • The analyst warns of a potential market slowdown if the SEC unexpectedly rejects all proposals, noting that sentiment and the influence of DeFi and NFTs will be crucial for price movements in the crypto market.

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