London-based financial services platform, Marex, has launched a volatility-adjusted strategy linked to bitcoin, ether, and dollar index futures. The strategy equalizes the significance of BTC and ETH while using DXY futures as a risk management tool. This responsive asset basket can reduce crypto exposure in market turbulence, providing a consistently performing portfolio. Critics, however, question whether this indicates a lack of confidence in the crypto market.
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Surging Bitcoin and Altcoins Amidst Market Volatility: An Eye on Risk and Reward
“Bitcoin has shown strong upward move, with other cryptocurrencies like XRP, ETH, SOL, TRX, and Dogecoin also seeing price hikes. The market spotlight is on SOL which, after suffering a drop, has now seen sharp recovery. Market conditions urge investor vigilance due to the potential impact of liquidations and exaggerated price movements on crypto market volatility.”
Dramatic Plunge in Ether Futures on Binance: Unsettling Calm or the Start of a Storm?
The U.S. dollar value in active ether perpetual futures contracts on Binance has dropped to $1.41 billion, the lowest in over a year. Binance has seen its ether futures notional value dip 35% within a week, reflecting a system-wide leverage washout. This suggests a lower probability of future volatility instigated by liquidations.
Heavy Markets and Unrealized Losses: The Deep Dive into Short-Term Holders’ Crypto Woes
Bitcoin’s short-term holders (STHs) are facing majority unrealized losses, following a 10% price drop, turning 88.3% of the supply held by STHs into losses. The ‘top-heavy’ market scenario has become challenging with potential liquidation by STHs facing losses. The current shift in Bitcoin’s performance narrative, combined with the economic challenges, highlights the importance of understanding the volatile nature of the crypto market.
BlockFi’s Bankruptcy Plan: A Beacon of Hope or Injustice in Disguise?
BlockFi’s bankruptcy reorganization continues with a disclosed goal to speed up creditor recoveries. Despite criticisms suggesting their plan lacks procedural fairness, the firm is optimistic. The deciding vote on their reorganization progress is forthcoming on September 11.
Deciphering Bitcoin’s Emerging Independence: Is It a Break from Traditional Market Gravitational Pull?
“Bitcoin’s performance correlation with U.S. stock markets has dropped to near zero, the lowest in two years. This change may indicate Bitcoin’s growing decoupling from broader investing sentiment. Factors contributing to this include the proposals for Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by major companies like BlackRock and Fidelity. Despite this decoupling, Bitcoin isn’t immune to worldly economic influences.”
Bitcoin’s Resilience Amidst Dollar Surge: Key Support Holds and Future Implications
As the U.S. dollar surged, Bitcoin experienced a 5.8% drop but managed to hold its key support. With the long-term bullish trend sustained, analysts believe any pullback in Bitcoin would be short-lived, providing prime entry points for investors and signaling long-term confidence in the cryptocurrency.