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Apr 18, 2024 • 15min
Crypto Update | Why Bitcoin May Fall to $52K
Helene Braun and Markus Thielen discuss the potential Bitcoin price dip to $52K, factors behind the bearish sentiment, including macroeconomic influences and the absence of traditional price drivers. They analyze the impact of Bitcoin halving, inflation rates, and market trends on cryptocurrency valuation. Insights on Bitcoin as a hedge, tech stock selling, BlackRock ETF speculation, and altcoin trading trends are explored in the podcast.

Apr 17, 2024 • 9min
Crypto Update | Is Crypto at the 'Mercy' of Fed Rates and Macro Conditions Now?
Chief Investment Officer at Strix Leviathan, Nico Cordeiro, discusses recent crypto market correction, outlook on BTC and ETH prices, impact of macroeconomic conditions and Fed decisions. Topics include rising inflation, potential Fed rate increases, market vulnerability, and correlation between crypto and stock market performance.

Apr 16, 2024 • 19min
Crypto Update | Hong Kong's 'Mind Boggling' Journey to Bitcoin and Ether ETFs
Gary Tiu, OSL Executive Director, talks about the progress of Bitcoin and Ether ETFs in Hong Kong with insights on approval timelines and market trends. Discussion includes the transition from Bitcoin to ETFs, role of sub custodians, and potential spot Ether ETF approval in Hong Kong.

Apr 15, 2024 • 13min
Crypto Update | Bitcoin Mining in the U.S. Will Become 'a Lot More Decentralized': Core Scientific CEO
Core Scientific CEO Adam Sullivan discusses the state of bitcoin mining in the U.S., diversification beyond mining, and AI's influence on the power sector. Topics also include potential ETF approval, Bitcoin halving impact, Core Scientific's growth strategy, infrastructure expansion, and decentralized mining in the U.S.

Apr 12, 2024 • 5min
CoinDesk Markets Week in Review
This podcast discusses the performance of cryptocurrency assets like Near, Ethereum Classic, and Aptos, and the underperformance of the DeFi sector. It provides insights into the upcoming Bitcoin halving event and the value of index investment in crypto for risk reduction during market volatility.

Apr 11, 2024 • 12min
Crypto Update | Bitcoin's Correlation with Risk Assets
Phillippe Bekhazi, CEO of XBTO, discusses Bitcoin forming an upward triangle, its correlation with risk assets, potential Ether ETF approval by SEC, and significance of a spot Bitcoin ETF in Hong Kong. They also touch on Bitcoin's trend towards new highs and supply dynamics.

Apr 10, 2024 • 14min
Crypto Update | Bitcoin's Rally and its Relationship With Inflation
Helene Braun and Marc Chandler discuss the impact of the CPI report on Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies, the US jobs report's implications for interest rates, the relationship between Bitcoin and inflation driven by ETFs, and the potential for new highs post-halving. They analyze market reactions to inflation, Fed cuts, and Bitcoin's rally amidst evolving market dynamics.

Apr 9, 2024 • 16min
Crypto Update | Bitcoin ETFs Are Not the 'Dominant Narrative' Driving BTC's 2024 Rally: VanEck CEO
VanEck CEO Jan van Eck discusses bitcoin's 2024 rally, ETFs, and the stablecoin market. He explains why SEC may not approve spot Ether ETFs. The podcast explores the growth of ETFs in Europe, bureaucratic obstacles for Bitcoin ETF approval, market trends, institutional adoption, and competitive stablecoin market landscape.

Apr 8, 2024 • 10min
Crypto Update | Will Bitcoin Momentum Continue After the Halving?
Bitget Head of South Asia Jyotsna Hirdyani discusses the positive momentum in the crypto market pre-halving and the potential impact on prices. Insights on institutional pressure, Bitcoin and Ethereum price movement, ETH ETF approval, Bitget's performance, South Asian market focus, altcoins, meme coins, and staking platform launch in Asia.

Apr 5, 2024 • 4min
CoinDesk Markets Week in Review
Notable data insights and analysis on crypto market performance, regulatory uncertainties, Bitcoin halving, and trends in key assets like Bitcoin Cash, Dogecoin, and Ethereum