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How Crypto Markets Are Reacting Post-Selloff, With Election/Fed Uncertainty Ahead - Ep. 685
Aug 9, 2024
Jason Pagoulatos, head of markets at Delphi Digital, shares expert insights on the recent crypto market sell-off. He discusses Ethereum's underperformance in 2024, attributing it to the carry trade unwinding and weak job reports. The potential influence of ETH ETFs and Grayscale's ETHE on price movements is examined. Pagoulatos highlights the growing push from investment advisors to recommend Bitcoin amidst macroeconomic uncertainties, including upcoming elections and Fed actions. His analysis provides a strategic lens for navigating the current crypto landscape.
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- The recent crypto market sell-off was primarily influenced by external macroeconomic factors rather than internal crypto-specific events, illustrating market resilience amidst volatility.
- Despite positive developments like Ether ETFs, Ethereum's complex investment narrative and performance struggles create uncertainty compared to simpler alternatives like Bitcoin and Solana.
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Market Reactions and External Factors
The recent sell-off in crypto markets, primarily triggered by macroeconomic factors such as the unwinding of the Japanese yen carry trade, was identified as largely external rather than a result of crypto-specific events. This contrasts with the previous year, where significant liquidation events stemmed from within the crypto sphere itself, like the collapses of FTX and Three Arrows Capital. The ability for crypto to be traded 24/7 allows for quicker rebounds following such sell-offs, as seen with Bitcoin's recovery from a dip to around $49,500, suggesting resilience in the market despite external pressures. The correlation of crypto markets responses to broader risk de-risking trends facilitates quicker recoveries, indicating potential for sustained investor interest as traditional markets face volatility.
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