Another institutional hit for bitcoin–which probably had the most sustained effect–was the SEC’s refusal to approve a bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). This would be a path for more mainstream people in finance to dabble with blockchain; it would allow investors to dip their toes in bitcoin without owning the actual asset. Not only that, but it would make bitcoin available on the most prominent financial markets. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), however, has yet to allow such a fund to exist–mostly because it is unable to monitor crypto-transactions in order to avoid market manipulation.
You may be wondering what to make of cryptocurrency and whether it has a place in your portfolio. But if you’re not familiar with digital currencies or blockchain technology, even the basic concept can be overwhelming.

If they succeed, it will suggest that the break above the downtrend line may have been a bear trap. The ADA/USDT pair could then drop below the moving averages and retest the critical support at $1.87.
Cryptocurrencies are seen as an alternative to traditional banking methods, cheaper to move money around due to not being regulated by the government or its banks.