The approval of BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin spot ETF is nearing as it has been listed with the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), indicating that U.S. regulators may soon allow trading. This listing is a formal process that precedes an eventual listing on the Nasdaq stock exchange. The news of the listing caused Bitcoin to surge to $35,000, increasing by 5.5% in just 15 minutes. The approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is now anticipated, not only for BlackRock but also for other hedge funds like Fidelity, VanEck, Ark, and WisdomTree that have applied for ETFs. The SEC has until January 10, 2024, to make a final decision. The recent news further confirms that Nasdaq pricing is imminent. Additionally, a court ruling in favor of Grayscale’s spot Bitcoin ETF application puts pressure on SEC Chair Gary Gensler. The introduction of a regulated spot financial product at a U.S. exchange could bring significant investment into Bitcoin’s economy.