Grayscale wins lawsuit against SEC, allowing for a review to convert its GBTC Trust into a Bitcoin Spot ETF, leading to a sharp rise in Bitcoin's price.

In a major legal victory for the cryptocurrency industry, Grayscale Investments has won its lawsuit against the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) . The lawsuit began in October 2022, with the asset management firm waiting for a decision from the D.C. Circuit Court. The case made headlines as it was related to Grayscale's efforts to convert its over-the-counter GBTC application into a listed Bitcoin ETF .

The U.S. Court of Appeals Circuit Judge Neomi Rao ordered that Grayscale's petition for review be granted and for the SEC's order to deny the GBTC listing application to be vacated . This ruling paves the way for Grayscale to convert its GBTC Trust into a Bitcoin Spot ETF .

This is a significant development not only for Grayscale but also for investors and industry partners who believe that digital currencies will transform our future . The news has already had an impact on Bitcoin's price, which rose sharply after the announcement. According to CoinMarketCap, Bitcoin's price rose by **5.8%** within an hour of the announcement .

Grayscale's victory is expected to have far-reaching implications for the cryptocurrency industry. It could pave the way for other asset management firms to launch similar products and help bridge the gap between traditional finance and digital assets .

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