SEC Clears Path for Bitcoin Spot ETFs: Institutional Investment Boom Ignites

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has granted approval to the first-ever Bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs), marking a major turning point in the cryptocurrency market. This decision, implemented in January 2024, has seen a surge of institutional capital flowing into Bitcoin ETFs, generating over $29.4 billion in inflows by August 2025. This move reflects growing investor confidence and regulatory acceptance for digital assets.