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Bitwise Asset Management launched the primary commercial for the much-anticipated spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) on Monday. The advert options Jonathan Goldsmith, the actor identified for his portrayal of the “Most Interesting Man in the World.”

In the concise 15-second advert, 85-year-old Goldsmith highlights Bitcoin after asking, “You know what is interesting these days?”

A phrase to the smart, from a person of few phrases. #bitcoinisinteresting https://t.co/wantGiAIqJ pic.twitter.com/x5MPbElEev

— Bitwise (@BitwiseInvest) December 18, 2023

Eric Balchunas, senior ETF analyst from Bloomberg, praised the commercial on X. He wrote: “Early shots fired in the Bitcoin ETF marketing war. Good ad IMO. Short, sweet, avoids using ticker…”

Balchunas underlines that the advert refrains from instantly addressing the spot product. However, it makes use of italics for ‘by crypto specialists,’ with the analyst deciphering it as a strategic jab at main monetary establishments like BlackRock and Fidelity.

Bitwise ETF deadline in January

This advertising effort has stirred up the neighborhood on X, fueling anticipations of an imminent regulatory inexperienced gentle. The first essential deadline for the approval of a spot Bitcoin ETF is slated for January 2024.

Several establishments await approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) within the US. Bitwise, which has property price $1 billion below administration, amended its S-1 submitting on December 4. A response from the regulator on the submitting is anticipated in January, with the ultimate deadline slated for January 14, 2024.

Grayscale (GBTC), ARK and 21Shares (ARKB), Blackrock iShares (IBTC) are among the spot ETF gamers in queue. VanEck, WisdomTree, and Invesco Galaxy are additionally a part of a collective stride in direction of ETF approval with deadlines converging across the first half of January.

Previously, crypto analyst Alex Krüger estimated the chances of approval for these impending Bitcoin ETFs at a hopeful 70%. Additionally, business observers are of the view that approvals for a couple of contender may come subsequent month.

Meanwhile, the spot ETF commercial by Bitwise might need set a promotional battle into movement.

Also Read: Bloomberg Analyst Backs Bitcoin ETF Approval In January, Will Bitcoin Price Go Up?

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