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Bitcoin Defies $165M ETF Outflows, Bounces Above $62,000

Apr 18, 2024

Cryptocurrency markets are showing signs of stabilization, with Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) bouncing back above the $62,000 and $3,000 marks, respectively.

What Happened: The price rebound follows a period of volatility, with hawkish comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell impacting investor sentiment.

The rebound defied more lackluster spot Bitcoin ETF data, with SoSoValue showing a net outflow of capital of $165 million on Wednesday. Grayscale’s Bitcoin Investment Trust (OTC:GBTC) experienced a net outflow of $133 million, while BlackRock‘s iShares Bitcoin Trust (NASDAQ:IBIT) saw a modest net inflow of $18.09 million.

Market Experts See Potential for Consolidation

Analysts at QCP Capital believe the market’s relative calmness is surprising given Powell’s comments, which effectively removed expectations of further interest rate cuts from the Fed this year.

They suggest this could lead to short-term consolidation as the market digests recent developments.

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Also Read: Pompliano: Bitcoin On Track For $100,000 Within Two Years, Downside Risk Limited

Alternative Yield-Generating Strategies Emerge

With spot trading potentially offering less attractive returns in the current climate, QCP Capital highlights Unconditional Fixed Coupon Convertible (UFCC) instruments as a potential alternative.

These instruments offer attractive weekly coupons with built-in downside protection, allowing investors to generate yield while managing risk.

What’s Next: As the cryptocurrency market continues to evolve, navigating investment strategies and identifying emerging trends becomes increasingly important.

With Bitcoin spot ETFs experiencing outflows, investors seeking exposure to digital assets will likely explore a wider range of investment vehicles.

Benzinga’s upcoming Future of Digital Assets conference, taking place on Nov. 19 will be a key platform for industry leaders and investors to discuss the latest trends, investment strategies, and regulatory developments within the digital asset landscape.

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