Why is Bitcoin Down? Grayscale's GBTC Loses Another $867M

in #hive-1679227 months ago

In this episode, we're diving into some of the most pivotal developments shaking the cryptocurrency world. Grayscale's GBTC is facing a significant challenge as it continues to bleed Bitcoin, with another 21,000 BTC leaving the exchange. This brings the total to a staggering 114,367 BTC, equivalent to $4.77 Billion USD, withdrawn from GBTC. What does this massive outflow mean for GBTC and the broader crypto market?

  • Grayscale's GBTC Continues to get hammered: another 21,000 BTC leaves the exchange. Total of 114,367 BTC has fled GBTC ($4.77 Billion USD)
  • Top 5 Bitcoin Spot ETFs Total Volume
  • $7 Trillion Asset Manager Vanguard Says They're Not Allowing Customers to Buy Bitcoin ETFs Because it's "an immature asset class that has little history, no inherent economic value, no cash flow, and can create havoc within a portfolio.”
  • Inverse-Cramer Index Continues to Hold Strong
  • Coinbase upgraded in ratings as it thrives out of Crypto Winter and has exciting prospects for new revenues on the horizon
  • FTX is Unloading Crypto to Raise Cash: Combine this with GBTC and you have the reason for Crypto's recent negative price action?

We also take a closer look at the top 5 Bitcoin Spot ETFs and their total volume, providing insights into the current state and trends of these investment vehicles. Amidst this, Vanguard, the $7 trillion asset manager, has made a controversial statement. They're barring customers from buying Bitcoin ETFs, labeling Bitcoin as "an immature asset class" with "no inherent economic value." This bold stance raises questions about traditional finance's perception of cryptocurrencies.

In a lighter vein, the Inverse-Cramer Index continues to be a topic of interest and amusement in the crypto community. Meanwhile, Coinbase has received an upgrade in ratings, signaling a strong recovery from the crypto winter and promising prospects for new revenue streams.

Adding to the market's turbulence, FTX is reportedly unloading crypto to raise cash. Could this, combined with the GBTC situation, be the reason behind crypto's recent negative price action? We explore the potential impacts of these moves on the market and what it could mean for investors and traders.


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Bitcoin is still weak. I think I'll see 36-37k next week.