Main topic: Decreased venture funding for crypto companies and increased interest in secondary deals.
Key points:
1. Global venture funding for crypto companies fell by 78% in the first half of the year compared to the same period last year.
2. Crypto-focused venture capitalists still have ample funds and are increasingly buying shares in secondary deals.
3. Shares of previously high-valued crypto startups are being sold at significant discounts in secondary transactions.
Bitcoin's price chart resembles the stock market in the 1930s, suggesting that the cryptocurrency could be heading towards a major drop, according to Bloomberg's senior commodity strategist, Mike McGlone.
Major cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP, experienced a price crash following concerns about the Federal Reserve and the delay of a spot Bitcoin ETF decision by the SEC, sparking anticipation for upcoming ETF decisions by BlackRock and other asset managers.
Main topic: Decline in venture capital (VC) funding for cryptocurrency startups
Key points:
1. Crypto startups secured the lowest amount of VC funding ($2.3 billion) since Q4 2020 in Q2 2021.
2. Regulatory concerns and crypto market volatility have contributed to the decline in VC funding.
3. Reduced VC funding could hinder innovation and intensify competition among startups in the crypto sector.
The cryptocurrency market has experienced a notable downturn, with the total market capitalization falling by 10% and triggering significant liquidations on futures contracts, attributed to factors such as rising interest rates, inflation, delays in approving a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), financial difficulties within the Digital Currency Group (DCG), regulatory tightening, and a strengthening US dollar.
Bitcoin and Ether both rose over 3% as the crypto market recovered from its losses last week, while alternative cryptocurrencies also saw gains; however, experts remain divided on the future of prices, with some predicting continued downtrend and others expecting a rebound.
Bitcoin prices experienced a sudden drop last week, with analysts attributing it to large liquidations of perpetual futures and a report that SpaceX had sold the cryptocurrency, while industry insiders have mixed opinions on the impact of spot bitcoin ETFs and Coinbase's investment in Circle.
Bitcoin could experience a major market correction in September, potentially dropping by more than 16% based on historical performance and predictions by crypto analyst Benjamin Cowen.
Crypto prices, including bitcoin and major tokens, experienced a decline due to profit-taking and a general risk-off environment, erasing gains from Grayscale's court victory, with prices weakening ahead of the U.S. jobs report release.
Bitcoin's price dropped below $26,000 as the approval of a Bitcoin ETF was further delayed by the SEC, reversing the bullish gains from the Grayscale court decision earlier in the week. The crypto market also experienced a decline, with Ethereum's price going down by 3.5% and the overall market cap losing $11.2 billion. However, Maker and Toncoin managed to resist the bearish trend with positive gains. The global macroeconomic landscape also added to the uncertainty, as key economic data raised doubts about a potential interest rate hike.
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies experience a decline as the Securities and Exchange Commission slows down the decision process for crypto exchange-traded funds.
Big tech stocks and cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, may underperform in the coming years due to contracting market liquidity and the Federal Reserve's hawkish policies, according to crypto analyst Nicholas Merten.
The recent decline in the price of Bitcoin has raised concerns of a larger market downtrend, with Ethereum and Ripple also at risk of falling if Bitcoin weakens further.
Investors are concerned about the downside potential of Bitcoin due to looming FTX liquidations and the Federal Reserve's monetary tightening, leading to a negative correlation between Bitcoin's price and implied volatility.
Bitcoin, ethereum, and other top cryptocurrencies have been struggling recently despite the market conditions, as the bitcoin price drops and Coinbase plans to integrate bitcoin's lightning network, potentially causing crypto price chaos.
The crypto industry experienced significant capital outflows of $55 billion in August, leading to a liquidity crunch that allows isolated events to have a greater impact on prices and market movements, according to an analysis from Bitfinex.
Ark Invest's recent report highlights the recovery of Bitcoin's realized capitalization, the decline in liquidity and trading volumes, the recent increase in volatility, and the optimistic long-term outlook for the cryptocurrency.
Bitcoin and Ether fell below key price levels as cryptocurrency markets retreated following the US Federal Reserve's hawkish stance on interest rates, with more downward movement expected for Bitcoin as it fails to break its 50-day moving average, while Ether's failure to rally above the $1,650 support level could have significant implications for altcoin sentiment.
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are experiencing a drop in value as they approach key price levels, while also facing potential macroeconomic catalysts in the near future.
Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana could experience significant price declines, with Bitcoin potentially dropping by over 20% and Ethereum and Solana also facing dips, according to crypto strategist Kaleo.
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies remained stable or slightly increased in value despite market turbulence, raising questions about the stability of Bitcoin.
Cryptocurrencies, led by Bitcoin and Ethereum, experienced a rally as low-risk assets weakened and the SEC showed signs of accelerating the rollout of certain Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
Bitcoin and Ethereum saw gains in the crypto market driven by factors such as the announcement of an Ethereum futures ETF, a rise in the S&P 500 index, and short liquidations, with the rest of the market also experiencing bullish gains.
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies experienced a decline in value following the disappointing launch of a cryptocurrency exchange-traded fund (ETF) and the increase in bond yields.
Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies experienced mixed movements as low volatility returned to the market after a period of optimism surrounding ETFs.
Bitcoin could potentially face a 60% price drop, as liquidity remains negative and global rates continue to rise, according to Bloomberg Intelligence senior macro strategist Mike McGlone. He also suggests that a stock market drawdown related to a recession poses the biggest risk for the overall cryptocurrency sector.
Bitcoin could face difficulties in the long term due to tightening liquidity in the current macroeconomic environment, according to crypto analyst Nicholas Merten. Merten believes that Bitcoin's price is heavily influenced by monetary policy and warns that if sentiment turns bearish, investors may start cashing out.
Bitcoin could potentially experience a short-term reversal due to recent price increases, and the underperformance of ether futures exchange-traded funds (ETFs) has had a negative impact on major cryptocurrencies.
Major cryptocurrencies experienced a decline as investors awaited crucial jobs data that could impact interest rates, with Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin all seeing price drops.
Despite some positive announcements, the prices of Bitcoin and Ethereum remained relatively stable, indicating that cryptocurrencies are less influenced by current news compared to the past; however, Avalanche and Solana experienced notable price rallies.
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies experienced a slight decline along with the wider market, but analysts are optimistic that the recent uptrend will persist.
Bitcoin SV and Bitcoin Cash, along with several other altcoins, have experienced a significant drop in prices, but institutional investors continue to show bullishness in the crypto sector with positive inflows.
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are experiencing a decline due to concerns about the impact of escalating violence in the Middle East, which stock investors are seemingly overlooking.
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies experienced a sixth day of decline, with a previous bullish trend fading, causing them to return to familiar trading ranges.
Bitcoin has historically performed well on Friday the 13th, with prices rising an average of 1% on the day and surging by 14% and 66% in one and three months, respectively, afterward; however, there are concerns of a corrective phase within the crypto market due to challenges facing Ethereum and signs of weakness in the crypto markets.
Bitcoin and the broader crypto market are down following the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, which showed slowing inflation, with experts noting that investors are increasingly viewing Bitcoin as a safe-haven asset and CPI figures are becoming less relevant for the crypto market.
Venture capital funds are showing reduced interest in crypto, with investments reaching their lowest levels in over a year, but there are still crypto-native investors actively deploying capital and showing faith in the industry. The overall downturn in the market and regulatory uncertainty are contributing factors, pushing investors to conduct thorough due diligence and prioritize projects with tangible credibility and mainstream adoption potential.
