Grayscale Bitcoin Trust Trails Spot BTC by 94%
New data reveals investment vehicle Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), which allows investors to buy bitcoin without purchasing the cryptocurrency directly, has been trailing the spot price of bitcoin by roughly 94% over the last year. What does that mean for the bitcoin markets?
Is Bitcoin ‘Its Own Asset Class’?
Genesis Institutional Lending Associate Eugene Chang discusses institutional investment activity in digital assets, sharing insights into bitcoin’s response to macro factors like inflation and the omicron variant. Plus, his take on DeFi lending rates and what lies ahead for cryptocurrency investing in 2022.
Victory Capital Exec. on Web 3 Decentralization: ‘It’s Not All or Nothing’
Mannik Dhillon, president of Victory Capital, shares his take on Square CEO Jack Dorsey’s statements about venture capital’s control over Web 3 initiatives and the reality of bitcoin maximalism. Plus, Dhillon’s analysis on the current BTC market and price predictions for 2022.
Bitcoin Falls Over 30% From All-Time High in November
Mauricio Di Bartolomeo, Ledn Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer, shares insights into his firm’s bitcoin-backed loan project and how it can be useful to those looking to buy real estate but face challenges with traditional mortgages. Plus, his take on the crypto markets as bitcoin falls over 30% from its all-time high in November.
Is Bitcoin as Valuable as the Swiss Franc?
Luzius Meisser, president of crypto exchange Bitcoin Suisse, speaks on the state of inflation in Europe while comparing the market cap of bitcoin to that of the Swiss franc and gold. Plus, insights into Bitcoin Suisse Founder Niklas Nikolajsen planning to step down from his role as chairman, with Meisser taking his position.
BTC Dips as Central Banks Unwind Pandemic-Era Stimulus
BTC and the wider crypto markets continue to dive as central banks across the globe try to combat inflation by reducing pandemic-era monetary stimulus. Plus, fears of another coronavirus lockdown due to the omicron variant and China’s zero-Covid policy threaten international markets and supply chains.
BTC, ETH Down Amid Rising Omicron Fears
As 2021 comes to a close, Strategic Funds Managing Director Marc Lopresti discusses his take on the current decline of the crypto markets, while still taking note of the overall year-end growth of digital assets.
Ray Dalio Gets Into Ether, Praising Crypto While Calling Cash the ‘Worst Investment’
Bridgewater Associates’ Ray Dalio, one of the world’s most prolific and successful investors, says cash is “the worst investment,” also confirming he holds ether in addition to bitcoin. “The Hash” team discusses the billionaire hedge fund titan’s comments and what that means for bitcoin and the crypto markets.