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The State of Post-FTX and Alameda Research Market Contagion

The Breakdown

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Bitcoin and Crypto Markets - Back to Basics

This should have been a big week for Bitcoin as macro headwinds have eased. The dollar index or Dixie has cooled off significantly, dropping by 5.3 since its peak at the start of the month. Long-term US government bonds also look like they're forming a local bottom with 10-year Treasury interest rate falling from more than 4% to 3.8%. Throughout the week, Bitcoin has dropped 23%, which is the largest fall for Bitcoin markets since June. What's more, the performance gap between Bitcoin and NASDAQ sits at its widest level since 2020.

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