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Chamath Palihapitiya Sees Bitcoin as a Hedge Against Economic Uncertainty
Chamath Palihapitiya, the founder and CEO of Social Capital, reveals that Bitcoin acts as a hedge against global uncertainty caused by the pandemic.
Billionaire Paul Tudor Jones Looks to Buy Bitcoin as A Portfolio Hedge Against Inflation – Here's Why
According to Bloomberg's report on Thursday, billionaire hedge fund manager Paul Tudor Jones is buying Bitcoin to hedge against inflation as central banks across the world print money to relieve economies affected by coronavirus pandemic. Tudor is one of Wall Street’s most seasoned and successful hedge fund managers. He is the CEO and founder of Tudor Investment Corp, which is a hedge fund company that managed $8.4 billion as of March 30, based on data from the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission).
Hedge Funds Were Net Short Bitcoin Futures Coming Into the Crash
According to the Block, hedge funds were inordinately short CME bitcoin futures compared to their peers the past week. So much so that net short positions among the hedge funds trading the product were at an all-time high the past two weeks.
Argentina Believes in Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency as Most Effective Hedge Against Inflation, Paxful Survey
Over 70% of Argentines see cryptocurrency, particularly Bitcoin as the most effective way to hedge against inflation and store financial value
Why MicroStrategy Invested $425M in Bitcoin Rather than Gold
Michael Saylor says that Bitcoin is digital gold and explains his choice in diversifying his company’s investment portfolio with BTC over gold.
Ethereum Price Gains 45% in 24 hours, What’s Driving the ETH Price Rally?
The Ethereum price has made its largest single-day price gain in the crypto’s history, surging 45% in the last 24 hours, but what is behind the ETH price rally?
Nous Launches World's 1st Decentralised Hedge Fund
Blockchain start-up Nous Systems has announced the launch of the world's first decentralised hedge fund built on blockchain technology.
What Gives C10 (Crypto10 Hedged) So Much Value?
Within the first quarter of 2021, the cryptocurrency market has seen a surge in the retail and institutional sectors and their adoption of cryptocurrency. Bitcoin, the world's most valuable and widely traded cryptocurrency, reached an all time high of $56 445 per bitcoin, on the 22nd of February 2021.
Hedge Funds Battle to Survive After FTX Exchange Collapse
The hedge fund discontinued its CoinShares consumer platform because to high marketing costs.
Peter Schiff Mocks BTC Reliance on Platforms like PayPal, Says "Gold is Money, Bitcoin is not"
Bitcoin critic Peter Schiff is calling out Bitcoin again for requiring a third-party like PayPal to operate as a payment system, he said that "Gold is money and Bitcoin is not".
Bitcoin Is 10X Better than Gold, Says Tyler Winklevoss
Bitcoin has been increasingly compared to gold, with many bulls such as Tyler Winklevoss saying that "BTC was better at being gold than gold."
Bitcoin Safe Haven Status Under Fire Following US Federal Reserve Rate Cuts to Combat Coronavirus Disruption
The reaction of the bitcoin market to the first rate cut from the Federal Reserve since December 2008, during the global financial crisis, is being carefully observed by the crypto community and may eventually reveal the cryptocurrency’s true nature.
Hedge Fund Billionaire Marc Lasry Wishes More Bitcoins To Accumulate
US billionaire hedge fund manager, Marc Lasry, acknowledged that he regrets not purchasing enough Bitcoin in the past. He has predicted that Bitcoin would see adoption growth and an increase in price.
MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor From BTC Skeptic to Bitcoin Maximalism
MicroStrategy's CEO Michael Saylor went from cryptocurrency skeptic to Bitcoin bull in just seven years, but his eyes are for Bitcoin and Bitcoin only.
Hedge Fund Marshall Wace Forms Workforce, Focusing on Blockchain Investments
Investment firm Marshall Wace is forming a blockchain team, focusing on investing in private blockchain-related companies.
Ethereum Dominates Bitcoin on CEX.IO Crypto Exchange
Chief Technology Officer of CEX crypto exchange has reported that Ethereum (ETH) on its platform has spiked up in the past week, as opposed to Bitcoin.
Grayscale Bitcoin Trust Purchases another 10,000 BTC, Surpassing $22 Billion in AUM
Grayscale Bitcoin Trust has gone from $3 billion in assets under management (AUM) to around $22.9 billion now.
Goldman Sachs Tells Investors Bitcoin Not Worthy of Investment
The recent announcement that Goldman Sachs would be holding an investor conference call event to further discuss inflation, gold, and Bitcoin had captured the attention of the entire cryptocurrency industry. The investment bank called investors to discuss the “US Economic Outlook & Implications of Current Policies for Inflation, Gold, And Bitcoin”.
Max Keiser Expects Other Enterprises to Acquire Bitcoin Following MicroStrategy’s Lead
Max Keiser believes that shareholders will demand other corporations and big companies to convert their cash reserves into Bitcoin, just like MicroStrategy corporation has done.
OKEx Adds Ether Options to Help Crypto Traders Exploit Market Volatility
Cryptocurrency exchange OKEx announced that it is adding two new services to its platform. The Malta-based exchange launched its ETH (Ether) options contracts on June 4. The exchange also announced that it will launch the EOS/USD options on June 18. The company also stated that they have placed 1000 Ether in the Ether options insurance funds to prevent any possible clawback. The exchange is one of the largest cryptocurrency trading and derivative platforms.
SEC to Amend Reporting Standards for Hedge Funds Alongside CFTC
The United States SEC is looking to amend the reporting standards for Form PF, the confidential reporting form for certain SEC-registered investment advisers to private funds.
Goldman Sachs Says Cryptocurrency Is an Alternative to Copper, Not Gold
Jeff Currie revealed that cryptocurrency is not a substitute for gold, stating that risks associated with cryptos mean that their values are quite different from those of safe-haven assets such as gold.
Square's $50 Million in Bitcoin is Better for Crypto than MicroStrategy's $425 Million BTC Investment
While Square’s investment is significantly smaller than MicroStrategy’s, the effects could be significantly greater for Bitcoin’s visibility and maturity in the mainstream markets.
Hedge Fund Billionaire Ken Griffins Manages to Outbid for Copy of US Constitution
Hedge Fund billionaire Ken Griffins outbid a coalition of crypto investors to buy a rare, first-edition copy of the US constitution at a Sotheby’s auction.
5 Ways The Crypto Market Has Changed In 2020
The cryptocurrency market is constantly evolving. Among new investment methods, new technologies, and new cryptocurrencies altogether, these are some of the most prominent developments in 2020.
MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor Says Apple Could Gain $100 Billion More with Bitcoin Investment
Bitcoin bulls make the case for why Apple will benefit from a Bitcoin investment and an integration of the digital asset on its platforms.
Bitcoin Smashes New High of Over $60K as Valuation Now Exceeds JPMorgan, BoA, and ICBC Combined
Over the weekend, Bitcoin crossed a crucial milestone, hitting a record-high of over $61,000 before falling back slightly.
Can Bitcoin Reach Robert Kiyosaki's $150k Prediction in the Near Future?
Robert Kiyosaki predicts Bitcoin's value to rise significantly, potentially reaching $150,000 and $1.2 million in five years, citing its potential as a hedge against inflation and economic instability.
Galois Capital Declares Half of its Funds is Stuck with FTX
Galois Capital has revealed it has significant exposure to the bankrupt FTX
Three Arrows Capital Becomes 2nd crypto issuer Facing Insolvency
The unfavorable market conditions continue to impact firms operating in the crypto industry. Three Arrows Capital is the latest firm identified to be facing a bankruptcy risk.
Brevan Howard Is Launching a New Business Unit Focused on Crypto
UK Hedge Fund Firm Brevan Howard is developing a dedicated business unit for cryptocurrency investments. The company has hired a crypto talent to manage investments in cryptocurrencies and digital assets.
Crypto Hedge Fund Protocol Ventures to Shut Down Amid Market Fraught
Protocol Ventures is another major crypto hedge fund falling into liquidation crisis after Three Arrows Capital.
Legends of Wall Street Are Warning Us That Inflation is Coming Hard—Is it time to Buy Bitcoin?
Will you turn to Bitcoin or Gold to hold your wealth as the US Dollar loses purchasing power? Here's what legends of Wall Street are doing.
Why Bitcoin’s Price Is Rising Despite Selling Pressure from Crypto Whales
Bitcoin whales have been depositing their digital asset funds into exchanges recently, potentially signifying an intent to sell, according to CryptoQuant.
Singapore's Whampoa Group Raises $50M for Crypto Hedge Funds
According to Bloomberg, Singapore-based asset management firm Whampoa Group plans to raise $50 million for a crypto hedge fund and has announced plans to set up a venture capital fund to invest in digital assets.
Hedge fund Galois Capital shuts down after FTX collapse
Kevin Zhou also wanted to market their bankruptcy claims to experts.
Could Bitcoin’s Next Price Boost Come from $8.5T in Sovereign Wealth Funds?
A prominent on-chain analyst believes Bitcoin's next boost is likely to come from sovereign wealth funds which hold around $8.5 trillion AUM, being managed by nations.
Crypto Hedge Fund Pangea Fund Receives $85m in Financing
Cryptocurrency hedge Fund Pangea Fund has raised $85 million to focus on a"long-only" strategy.
Institutional Investors Turning Bullish on Crypto: Survey Suggests
A new survey has highlighted the increasing bullish stance of institutional investors in the ecosystem.
Square Invests another $170 Million in Bitcoin as Wave of Institutional Support Floods Crypto
Square has optimized on the temporary Bitcoin dip and scooped up more of the digital asset, buying approximately 3,318 Bitcoins when the cryptocurrency’s price was trading around $50,000.
PwC Report Shows that Crypto Hedge Funds Have Increasing Appetite for DeFi
A study shows that the assets under management (AuM) managed by cryptocurrency hedge funds have increased from $2 billion in 2019 to nearly $3.8 billion in 2020, showing that an increasing preference for decentralized finance (DeFi).
SEC plans to propose new rule changes that could impact crypto firms
The SEC is still deciding on a "qualified custodian."
JP Morgan Research: Blockchain Mainstream Years Away, Libra's Hurdles and Bitcoin Hedging
JP Morgan has been one the earliest advocates and adopters of blockchain technology among the major financial institutions and continues to lead many other enterprises in the space. However, a new report by the American institution indicates that while the infrastructure for a digital economy is being developed globally, mainstream adoption is unlikely for at least a few years.
Crypto Hedge Funds Thrive Despite Market Volatility, PwC Report Reveals
The latest PwC 5th Annual Global Crypto Hedge Fund Report, released in July 2023, unveils a thriving crypto hedge fund industry, demonstrating resilience and growth despite the inherent market volatility.
NFTs belonging to bankrupt hedge fund to be sold by liquidators
The liquidators said the "Starry Night Portfolio" of NFTs would not be sold.
Is Bitcoin Finally Decoupling from S&P 500? BTC Soars While Stocks Plunge
Bitcoin has been displaying bullish behavior lately, gaining about 2% in the past week and bringing the crypto closer to a psychological threshold of $12,000.
Bitcoin Needs to Overcome One Key Factor Before Its Price Run to $20K
Market experts are saying that if Bitcoin clears one key resistance level, it may reach $20K with less obstacles along the way.
Bitcoin Plummets as Fed Reserve Chair Jerome Powell Confirms Inflation Strategy Will Not Change
Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell has confirmed that the central bank’s monetary strategy regarding inflation will not change.
JPMorgan Strategists Explain Why Bitcoin is Currently the "Least Reliable Market Hedge" as BTC Price Drops
After sustaining above the $35,000 threshold for most of the week, Bitcoin has stumbled, even dropping to lows of $29K mark momentarily.
CEX.IO Founder: US and UK Investors Expect Bitcoin to Serve as Hedge Against Currency Depreciation
CEX.IO Founder and CEO, Oleksandr Lutskevych is a pioneer in the Bitcoin industry and serial entrepreneur with deep expertise in internet technology businesses. In this second exclusive interview with Blockchain.News, Lutskevych to discuss the current Bitcoin market sentiments in the US and UK following Brexit and discuss CEX.IO’s next steps for 2020.
Bitcoin Subreddit Surges as Hedge Funds Short BTC, A Coordinated Crypto Buying Attack?
Will Bitcoin be the next target of a coordinated buying attack as new data reveals Bitcoin subreddit's astronomical growth as well as institutional shorts on the cryptocurrency?
Stablecoins Hit $20 Billion by Market Cap Milestone, More Investors Favouring Tether as Hedge
Stablecoins have made incredible crypto gains, achieving a milestone of $20 billion per market capitalization in September.
Paul Tudor Jones' Bet on Bitcoin Supported by CME’s Bitcoin Futures CFTC Data and PwC’s Latest Crypto Report
In an annual report by Elwood Asset Management and consulting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), the value of assets under management at cryptocurrency hedge funds has soared to $2 billion, doubling the value in 2019. Billionaire hedge fund manager Paul Tudor Jones was reportedly looking to buy Bitcoin to hedge against inflation as central banks across the world are printing money to relieve economies affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
No One is Losing Bitcoin Keys Anymore, says Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz
Former Goldman Sachs hedge manager and seasoned investor Mike Novogratz said that nowadays, losing Bitcoin keys just does not happen anymore.
Bitcoin Whales and Large-Scale Institutions “All-In” on Bitcoin During COVID-19, Retail Investors Are More Cautious
Coronavirus has led many investors to turn to Bitcoin as a hedge, but the way in which individual and institutional investors leverage the digital asset differ.
Ray Dalio Sheds Light On What Constitutes A Good Investment Portfolio, and It Includes Bitcoin (BTC)
Ray Dalio, the founder of hedge fund giant Bridgewater Associates, has long been critical of Bitcoin but it appears that his stance may have changed over time.