Spurred on by enthusiasm for a forthcoming spot ETF, Bitcoin has catapulted to an 18-month high, surpassing the $37,000 mark Thursday.

The cryptocurrency’s resurgence comes after a period of relative disinterest from mainstream market participants. With most eyes on the trial of disgraced FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, the news was apocalyptic, with major news sources decrying the death of not just Bitcoin but cryptocurrency. 

Still, the surge in Bitcoin’s price can be attributed to a combination of factors, including renewed institutional interest, growing adoption, and a favorable macroeconomic climate. 

Institutional investors, often considered a significant driving force behind Bitcoin’s…

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