Key Findings:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\u25cfOnly 39% expect an ETF in 2024, but 88% are waiting to invest.
\u25cfJust 19% can currently buy crypto for clients, highlighting restricted access.
\u25cfCrypto allocations among advisors doubled from 22% to 47%.
\u25cf59% report independent client crypto investments, outside advisor relationships.
\u25cf88% fielded client crypto questions in the past year, showing strong interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The verdict: Advisors are cautious, but client interest is undeniable. Post-approval, latent demand could explode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Meanwhile, the “approval is imminent” camp continues to pour champagne. According to a Reuters report on Friday Jan 5, issuers expect final approval by Wednesday, with the SEC requesting “minor changes.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As the saying goes, “we don’t know what we don’t know.” Come January 10th, someone’s cracking open bubbly, whether it’s to toast Bitcoin’s meteoric rise or drown their sorrows in a mojito. Buckle up, folks, it’s gonna be a wild ride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
About the author<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nJoe Pan is producer and editor at NFTMetta.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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