Gamdom: What to expect now that SEC approved Bitcoin ETFs The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) finally approved exchange-traded funds (ETF) for Bitcoin (BTC) investments after years of resistance against cryptocurrencies. This marks the dawn of a new era in the blockchain industry as it opened the floodgates for all types of crypto. The SEC is still standing firm against cryptocurrencies in general. They wish to warn all investors trading cryptocurrencies because of its inherent volatility.