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“Bitcoin’s value experienced a rollercoaster ride due to alarming U.S. inflation statistics and swift market reactions. Although U.S. inflation has curtailed, Bitcoin retreated to nearly $30,500, a 1% decrease. Additionally, transactions from US government-seized bitcoin holdings may have nullified inflation news’ positive effects.”

Bloomberg’s ETF analyst, Eric Balchunas predicts that the Bitcoin market could unlock a staggering $30 trillion if a Bitcoin spot ETF gets U.S. SEC approval. BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF application has stirred optimism about market expansion despite potential regulatory challenges.

The Grayscale Bitcoin Trust’s discount to net asset value retaliates with the U.S application for a Bitcoin ETF by BlackRock, while Arkham Intelligence faces controversy over its new service and data handling. Meanwhile, Bitcoin’s potential rise to $50,000 by year-end is predicted by Standard Chartered Bank.

The Litecoin blockchain is projected to undergo a “halvening” process, a protocol-backed reduction in miners’ rewards. This reduction triggers a spike in Litecoin’s price, which historically has mirrored Bitcoin. With Bitcoin’s own “halvening” due in 2024, watchers speculate a similar price trend, but skepticism remains.

The $19 billion Grayscale Bitcoin Trust’s (GBTC) discount to NAV has been thinning, prompted by BlackRock’s bold move to launch a US-based spot Bitcoin ETF. Consequently, GBTC’s discount plummeted from 50% to 26%, spurring a purchasing spree and encouraging speculation about a favorable environment for a Bitcoin-spot ETF. However, potential SEC regulation hurdles and litigation remain.

A JPMorgan report suggests that the approval of a spot Bitcoin ETF may not drastically change the game as expected. Evidence from Europe and Canada, where such ETFs exist but failed to attract substantial investor interest, supports this claim. Nonetheless, some believe an approved Bitcoin ETF could increase Bitcoin’s liquidity and catalyze investor migration.

Bitcoin Cash (BCH) has observed a slight recovery, potentially due to its inclusion in EDX Markets. Although it has underperformed compared to its peak prices, current speculations hint at a new crypto bull market which could lead to impressive performance for BCH. Preconditions before investing include careful study, portfolio diversification, and consideration of high-risk, high-reward ventures such as crypto presales.

“Almost 70% of the circulating Bitcoin supply hasn’t moved for a year, hitting a historic peak, according to Ark Invest. They also report institutional interest in Bitcoin is rising. Despite rejections by SEC, the prospective launch of a new Bitcoin ETF creates bullish market anticipation.”

“Natalie Brunell, former investigative journalist turned Bitcoin enthusiast, sees Bitcoin’s trustless nature as a way to greater economic freedom. With a balanced view on potential highs and pitfalls, she anticipates a six-figure price for Bitcoin and plans to accumulate more before it peaks. She sustains an intrigue in the unfolding Bitcoin ETFs, especially those proposed by traditional financial institutions, considering both the opportunity of an on-ramp for investors, and the potential challenges it might impose on Bitcoin’s independence from conventional financial systems.”

Bitcoin mining stocks in the U.S have witnessed a remarkable recovery in 2023, fueled by the strong performance of Bitcoin and institutional exchange-traded-fund (ETF) filings by financial giants. Additionally, resilient miners with minimal costs have profited when Bitcoin prices surpass production costs. However, high-debt miners struggle in this harsh landscape.

Bitcoin recently hit a new 13-month high, indicating a promising July ahead. Despite previous skepticism, BlackRock’s CEO, Larry Fink, suggested Bitcoin could potentially redefine finance, offering an attractive hedge alternative. However, a drop in Bitcoin Cash’s trading volume implies Korean interest may be dwindling.

“CZ, CEO of Binance anticipates rising trading volumes in the crypto market over the next six to 18 months. This surge is linked to efforts of asset managers to list a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the US, the upcoming Bitcoin halving, and increasing crypto investments.”

The surge in spread between the CME-listed July futures contract and the now-expired June futures contract raises the cost of pre-expiry futures rollover. This impedes futures-based products’ financial outcomes, affecting investors relying on futures-based ETFs. Spot-based ETFs, closely resembling owning bitcoin directly, eliminate rollover expense and secure the cryptocurrency without the need for a digital wallet.

“Crypto trading volumes surged 14% in June, attributed to anticipation of spot bitcoin ETF proposals. However, regulatory scrutiny shadows this optimism, emphasizing a need for investor safeguards potentially conflicting with the autonomy inherent to crypto enthusiasts. The path to wider acceptance is complex.”

Optimism is growing within the crypto community as institutional interest in Bitcoin and ETF proposals rise. Crypto trading volumes increased 14% to $2.71 trillion in June 2021, the first monthly increase since March. Despite this, spot trading volumes remain on the low side, indicating stagnation. Recent ETF filings have, however, stimulated trading activities, showing a positive market projection.

“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 investment products witnessed a tremendous $310 million inflows over the past two weeks, surpassing a nine-week streak of outflows, according to a recent CoinShares study. This growth was witnessed in spite of remaining concerns about the SEC’s approval of a BTC ETF. This continual increase underscores Bitcoin’s dominance, making up 98% of the total market flow.

“Cryptocurrencies maintain gains with Bitcoin above $31,000 and Ethereum around $1960. DeFi tokens like Compound and MakerDAO show remarkable growth. Amidst regulatory uncertainties like the delayed Bitcoin ETF filing by BlackRock, the market showcases resilience but highlights the ecosystem’s volatility and need for transparency and prompt information update.”

BlackRock, submits revised application for spot bitcoin ETFs, potentially bolstering its acceptance with its industry prestige. Additionally, Singapore’s Monetary Authority imposes restrictions on cryptocurrency services to protect retail investors. This, coupled with Bitcoin’s recent surge, suggests a prospective rise in BTC prices and a safer investment environment.

“Excitement surrounding proposed spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) has driven a noteworthy rally in closely related stocks. Key players like Coinbase surged in response, possibly indicating a bright future for Bitcoin if ETF approval from the SEC is secured.”

Litecoin (LTC), recently rebounded substantially, sparking optimism amongst investors. LTC’s recent listing on EDX Markets could contribute to increased institutional adoption. Additionally, the halving of Litecoin’s block reward soon to come, sparks anticipation in the market. Despite the optimistic outlook, LTC’s flamboyant growth raises apprehensiveness.

“In the first six months of the year, Ether experienced a robust 61% rise. A trader made a significant move recently, acquiring around 63,250 “bull call spreads” linked to Ether. The SEC’s position on spot bitcoin exchange traded funds (ETF) is reportedly moving from steep to promising with futures-based bitcoin ETFs already permitted.”

Recent trading activity linked to bitcoin cash (BCH) resulted in the highest losses in over two years, wherein both longs and shorts lost over $25 million on BCH futures. Factors influencing such losses may include shorting interest in BCH, high negative funding rates, and heightened trading activities on South Korean exchanges and new platform EDX Markets.