TF Approvals Signal Institutional Momentum in theum

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved two new Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on January 13, 2026, marking a significant step toward mainstream financial integration. These ETFs, managed by major financial institutions, follow the success of existing products that have attracted over $10 billion in assets under management since their 2024 launch.

As Alice notes, this regulatory shift reflects a familiar trajectory in technological adoption, akin to how internet stocks gained legitimacy through structured financial products in the late 1990s—a process she views as a natural evolution rather than a speculative bubble.