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Latest from James Van Straten
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Returns to $61K After Tuesday's Dump
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Oct. 2, 2024.

Grayscale’s High ETF Fee Keeps the Cash Flowing In Even as Investors Withdraw
Grayscale’s fee revenue from GBTC is nearly five times higher than BlackRock’s from IBIT even after a 50% decline in assets under management.

How the Crypto Retail Market Has Changed
Retail investors may not be as plentiful in the current cycle, but they've become increasingly sophisticated, says CoinDesk senior analyst James Van Straten.

Bitcoin Bull Run in Question as Balances on OTC Desks Rise to 410K
The amount of bitcoins on OTC desks has doubled over the past five months to the highest level since May 2022.

Bitcoin Retail Activity Remains Low Despite Recent Rally
Big upticks in retail interest are commonly thought to be a topping indicator, so the current relative lack of involvement could hint at potential further price increases.

MicroStrategy 2X Leveraged ETF Sees Massive Inflows In First Week Of Trading As MSTR Outperforms Bitcoin
The T-REX 2X Long MSTR Daily Target ETF (MSTU) took in $72 million in the first week of trading, according to data by Bloomberg Intelligence.

Bitcoin Prices Show Positive 30-Day Correlation With China's Central Bank Balance Sheet
“The new inflow of cash could indirectly push up the price of bitcoin, particularly in the long term perspective,” one analyst said.

BlackRock Highlights Bitcoin’s Unique Properties as Approved IBIT Options Could Cement Risk-Off Status
BlackRock's latest report shows that bitcoin has a very low correlation to U.S. equities on a trailing six-month basis.

Retail Accumulation and Exchange Outflows Drive Market Optimism for Bitcoin
Smaller bitcoin investors and reduced liquidity signal potential for continued price growth

U.S. M2 Money Supply Approaches New Highs as Financial Assets Reach Record Levels
Expansionary policies by not just the Fed, but other global central banks, appear to be fueling asset price appreciation.
