Bitcoin's Path to Sustainability
Bitcoin
03/06/2024 Data Debrief
Bitcoin's supply overhang lingersAlthough we’re still waiting for a spot ETH ETF launch date, a leveraged ETH ETF is set to debut on Tuesday. Elsewhere, US President Joe Biden vetoed the resolution to overturn the SAB 121 over the weekend, as expected. This week we explore:
Written by The Kaiko Research TeamEthereum
27/05/2024 Data Debrief
Is ETH headed for a bull run?In a surprising turnaround, the SEC approved the first spot ETH ETFs last week, triggering more than 25% in gains for the second largest crypto asset. The positive regulatory news came in abundance: the US House passedits first comprehensive crypto bill and the UK approved crypto exchange-traded products.
Written by The Kaiko Research TeamEthereum
20/05/2024 Data Debrief
Clock Ticks Down on ETH ETFsCrypto and equity markets are surging following a reassuring inflation report. In other news, CME is reportedly planning to launch crypto trading, the Senate voted to kill a controversial crypto accounting policy, and 400+ financial institutions have invested in Blackrock’s BTC ETF.
Written by The Kaiko Research TeamBitcoin
13/05/2024 Data Debrief
Reality Bites for BTC MinersBoth BTC and ETH closed the week down despite a rally in European equities amid rate cuts hopes. In other industry news, Robinhood disclosed it received a wells notice from the SEC, Revolut launched a crypto exchange for experienced traders in the UK and BitMEX launched options trading to challenge Deribit.
Written by The Kaiko Research TeamETF
06/05/2024 Data Debrief
Is the ETF rally over?Bitcoin had a volatile week, dipping at one point below $57k before rebounding over the weekend as concerns eased over interest rates. In other news, restaking service Eigenlayer announced an airdrop, the former Binance CEO got a 4-month prison sentence, and Coinbase posted strong Q1 revenues.
Written by The Kaiko Research TeamStablecoin
29/04/2024 Data Debrief
Tether Loses Market Share.Welcome to the Data Debrief! BTC closed the week in the red as stagflation fears mount in the US, trading early Monday just above $62k. In other news, Consensys sued the SEC, Venezuela chose USDT for oil payments to sidestep sanctions, and US authorities arrested co-founders of a crypto mixing service.
Written by The Kaiko Research TeamBitcoin
22/04/2024 Data Debrief
Bitcoin Halving Is HereWelcome to the Data Debrief! The much-anticipated fourth Bitcoin halving went live on April 20. While BTC ended the week flat, transaction fees experienced strong volatility following the launch of Runes, a protocol for issuing fungible tokens on Bitcoin.
Written by The Kaiko Research TeamAsia
15/04/2024 Data Debrief
Crypto Fee War Heats Up in South KoreaWelcome to the Data Debrief! Last week, BTC fell in tandem with risk assets amid escalating geopolitical tensions. However, it regained ground early on Monday after Hong Kong reportedly approved spot BTC and ETH ETFs. In other news, the U.S. SEC issued a Wells notice to Uniswap Labs, and MarginFi experienced over $200 million in outflows as its founder exited.
Written by The Kaiko Research Team