If NASDAQ launch bitcoin futures we may see bitcoin above $40,000 as this is going to spark the market and Wall Street guy will jump into bitcoin and push the price above board. I think it will give us another reason why we should hold bitcoin. I don't think it is wise now to sell but seriously holding in other to take advantage of what is going to happen in 2018.
I guess it's more than FUD because WSJ is nearly serious media in the fiat finance world. NASDAQ at least some intention to do it. But current Bitcoin volatility is a real pain.