Bitcoin prices are approaching a record high, nearing $67,310, with the November 2021 peak of $69,000 within reach.
The surge in Bitcoin's value is attributed to rising demand in spot bitcoin exchange traded funds
Spot bitcoin ETFs offer investors a less risky way to invest in cryptocurrency and have attracted significant cash inflows this year.
Unlike regular bitcoin ETFs, spot bitcoin ETFs directly hold bitcoins as the underlying asset rather than futures contracts.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission approved spot bitcoin ETFs in January, leading to $7.35 billion in deposits across 11 funds.
Major institutional investors like BlackRock and Fidelity Investments now offer spot bitcoin ETFs.
Bitcoin's price surge began in 2023, reaching a 19-month high of $41,000, driven by anticipation of SEC approval, Fed rate cuts