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Mad Money Host Jim Cramer Says ‘Bitcoin Is Topping Out’

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Jim Cramer, the host of CNBC’s Mad Money show, says bitcoin is topping out. He recently said bitcoin cannot be killed, emphasizing that “It’s a technological marvel, and people have to start recognizing that it’s here to stay.” Cramer’s remarks followed a surge in the crypto market, with bitcoin surpassing $47,000 on Monday, driven by growing optimism surrounding the potential approval of spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Jim Cramer Thinks Bitcoin Is Topping Out Jim Cramer said during Mad Money’s Lightning Round on Monday that bitcoin is topping out. Cramer is a former hedge fund manager who co-founded Thestreet.com, a financial news and literacy website. Responding to a question by a caller asking about stocks like Riot Platforms (Nasdaq: RIOT) and Marathon Digital (Nasdaq: MARA), Cramer exclaimed: Let’s stop fooling around. If you want bitcoin, buy bitcoin. I think bitcoin is topping out, by the way. Many investors

SEC Chair Gary Gensler Issues Crypto Investing Advice — Lawyers See as Prelude to Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval

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U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler has advised investors to be cautious when considering crypto investments. His advice followed a series of warnings he issued the day before regarding the risks of crypto investing. The SEC is expected to green-light multiple spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on Wednesday. Gary Gensler’s Advice to Crypto Investors The chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Gary Gensler, released another statement regarding crypto investing Tuesday, amid market expectations of imminent approval for spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). In a post on social media platform X, Gensler urged investors to be cautious if they are considering an investment involving crypto assets. He warned: “Crypto asset securities may be marketed as new investment opportunities but there are serious risks involved.” The SEC chairman posted a link to an article by Lori Schock, Director of the SEC’s Office of Investor

Turmoil in Crypto Market — Misleading SEC Post Triggers Significant Bitcoin Volatility

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Bitcoin’s value experienced a turbulent Tuesday, largely due to a rogue post from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s hijacked X account, mistakenly proclaiming the green light for all spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). False Spot ETF Approval Post Causes Chaos in Bitcoin Markets This erroneous message from the official Twitter of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) sparked a rapid increase in bitcoin’s price, soaring close to $48,000 per unit. Yet, this surge was short-lived as the price promptly dropped to around $45,000 once the market recognized the false nature of the announcement. This event stirred unease among investors and crypto enthusiasts, with some drawing parallels to a pump-and-dump strategy. Tennessee Senator Bill Hagerty demanded clarity from the SEC, pointing to possible market manipulation. Hagerty stated : Just like the SEC would demand accountability from a public company if they made such a colossal market-moving mistake, Con