News Block: GBTC Sees Record Outflows, Cathie Wood Says Bitcoin Could Hit $3.8 Million in 2030, Japan’s Largest Pension Fund Exploring Bitcoin, Fed Signals Rate Cuts
Crypto analyst Cathie Wood predicts Bitcoin could reach $3.8 million by 2030 due to growing institutional demand. Topics include GBTC outflows, Japan's pension fund exploring Bitcoin, Fed rate cuts, and global monetary trends impacting Bitcoin's value and adoption in countries facing currency devaluation.
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GBTC experienced significant outflows linked to Genesis bankruptcy, signaling concerns among ETF investors.
Cathie Wood's optimistic Bitcoin price forecast of $3.8 million by 2030 is attributed to institutional adoption and pension fund investments.
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Bitcoin ETF Investors Behavior During Pullbacks
ETF investors' reactions to Bitcoin pullbacks were closely monitored, with concerns about whether they would sell off holdings or hold strong. Amid recent pullback weeks, significant outflows of over $880 million were observed, primarily from the GBTC. However, excluding GBTC, the rest of the ETF issuers were net buyers, indicating a more positive stance. Analysts linked the large GBTC outflows to Genesis bankruptcy, which allowed clients to choose between cash or Bitcoin payments, likely resulting in the exchange of shares for Bitcoin.
Institutional Demand and Price Predictions for Bitcoin
ArkinVest's CEO, Kathy Wood, remains bullish on Bitcoin, considering the surge in institutional demand and the introduction of new ETF products. Wood revised her previous $1.5 million Bitcoin price target upwards by $2 million due to this institutional interest. The potential effect of pension funds allocating funds to Bitcoin could lead to a remarkable long-term prediction of $3.8 million per Bitcoin by 2030, aligning with the growing institutional adoption.
Central Banks' Monetary Policies and Concerns over U.S. Sovereign Risk
Global central banks are signaling a shift towards easier monetary policies, resulting in numerous rate cuts worldwide. Concerns arise over the mounting debt, particularly in the U.S., where increasing government expenditure drives heightened Treasury issuance. The growing debt burden leads to fears of a loss of confidence in U.S. credit, prompting investors like Sidded Elsie O'Ken Griffin to highlight the underappreciated risk of sovereign debt. The potential consequence of excessive spending could lead to a scenario where the U.S. resorts to increased money printing to address its financial challenges.
In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block powered by Bitdeer (NASDAQ: BTDR), we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin and global finance:
GBTC Sees Record Weekly Outflows
Cathie Wood Says Bitcoin Could Hit $3.8 Million/Bitcoin in 2030
Japan’s Largest Pension Fund Exploring Bitcoin
Central Banks Signal Rate Cuts Are Coming
President Biden Signs $1.2 Trillion Spending Plan
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