In an appearance on Bloomberg TV, SEC Chairman Gary Gensler shared insights, offering a word of caution to potential investors about the unpredictable nature of Bitcoin while intriguingly avoiding a clear stance on Ethereum.
Bitcoin: A Speculative Adventure
Gensler drew an engaging comparison between investing in Bitcoin and riding a roller coaster, thrilling yet unpredictable. He stressed the importance of investor awareness, particularly pointing out Bitcoin’s recent price movements. “Bitcoin is a speculative asset,” he remarked, highlighting the essence of cryptocurrencies as volatile investments.
Gary Gensler continues to call #Bitcoin a highly speculative asset class even after it has gone up over 200% in the last year 🤯
We are not selling our Bitcoin, Gary.pic.twitter.com/VYmchXY0Kn
Ethereum’s Status
Gensler classified Bitcoin as a commodity but remained silent on Ethereum’s categorization. Asked whether Ethereum should be considered a security or a commodity, he chose to defer, citing ongoing applications that preclude a definitive answer. “I will not comment on Ethereum today,” he stated, keeping the crypto community in suspense.
YESTERDAY ON BLOOMBERG #SEC`s GARY GENSLER WAS ASKED AGAIN IF #ETHEREUM IS A SECURITY?
HIS RESPONSE ➡️ […] BUT WE DO HAVE FILINGS IN FRONT OF US. I´M NOT GOING TO COMMENT […]
➡️ "LOOK, I GREW UP LOVING ROLLER COSTERS […]" ➡️ HIS WHOLE SPEECH IS AND REMAINS THE STRATEGY… https://t.co/twnunPXGdj pic.twitter.com/AQ7DqJX52n
Furthermore, Gensler touched on the broader cryptocurrency market, suggesting that most of the 20,000 tokens could be classified as securities, given they’re driven by the efforts and trust in their founding teams. This aligns with the SEC’s cautious stance towards digital tokens, advocating for increased oversight.
Gensler’s latest comments reflect a careful balance between caution and open-mindedness, emphasizing the need for investor caution.
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