* Ryan Rasmussen, Bitwise Asset Management: 'The real catalyst that pushed the price of Bitcoin above $34,000 was the liquidation of short positions worth $167 million' * Investors are expecting the launch of an asset-backed Bitcoin spot ETF as soon as possible, according to international media The price of Bitcoin rose yesterday to the highest level since May of last year, in a positive climate in the crypto market, fueled by the prospects of the launch of an ETF with asset backing Bitcoin spot, according to international media.
