$BTC January 2024, after more than a decade of anticipation, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) finally approved the first spot Bitcoin ETF — a landmark moment for crypto.

📈 The ETF allows institutional and retail investors to gain exposure to Bitcoin without having to manage wallets, keys, or exchanges. Major asset managers like BlackRock, Fidelity, and VanEck launched their own BTC funds shortly after.

💼 This approval is widely seen as a stamp of legitimacy, bringing Bitcoin directly into the portfolios of pension funds, hedge funds, and 401(k) retirement accounts.