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White House crypto push boosts Direxion Daily Bitcoin Bull 2X ETF

Bitcoin rose more than 10% during August 19 to 20, lifting interest in the BTCU ETF that targets twice daily spot Bitcoin performance.

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ETF Trends links the recent surge in the Direxion Daily Bitcoin Bull 2X ETF, ticker BTCU, to a White House cryptocurrency meeting that gathered policymakers and digital asset industry leaders.

According to the outlet, Bitcoin logged a double-digit gain over August 19 to 20, and BTCU, launched in May, is designed to deliver 200% of the daily performance of the largest basic spot Bitcoin ETF.

ETF Trends also points to expectations around the U.S. advancing the Clarity Act, legislation intended to position the country as a global crypto leader. The outlet notes Coinbase Global CEO Brian Armstrong said he was optimistic the bill could secure the 60 Senate votes needed to advance.

The brief further cites a regulatory tailwind, referencing the SEC’s proposed Regulation Crypto Assets, which the outlet says would create exemptions tied to fundraising limits and include a conditional safe harbor. ETF Trends adds that a September 15 procedural vote in the Senate could be a key near-term step for the Clarity Act.

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