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JPMorgan Forecasts Limited Downside for Crypto Markets

JM — Sun, 27 Aug 2023 00:33:12 +0000

Analysts anticipate a deceleration in the selling trend

JPMorgan’s analysts have recently predicted that the cryptocurrency market’s decreasing open interest may be an indication of a weakening price trend. However, they believe that the liquidations are largely behind us and expect the selling trend to decelerate. As a result, they foresee limited downside for crypto markets in the near term.

Declining optimism and regulatory uncertainties impact the market

The recent downtrend in the cryptocurrency market has been influenced by declining optimism surrounding regulatory developments in the United States. Despite positive developments, such as applications for the first U.S. exchange-traded funds (ETFs) linked to Bitcoin’s spot price, the market sentiment is slowly fading. Traders are eagerly awaiting Bitcoin ETF decisions and the SEC’s appeal against Ripple, which has introduced renewed uncertainty.

External factors exacerbate the legal uncertainty in the crypto market

In addition to regulatory concerns, external factors such as rising U.S. real yields and worries about China’s economic growth have also contributed to the decline in the crypto market. These circumstances contribute to a new round of legal uncertainty and make the market sensitive to future developments.

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Crypto Markets Plunge, DeFi Platform Causes Panic in the Markets

JM — Sun, 11 Jun 2023 17:09:13 +0000

Total Crypto Market Value Sinks Below $1 Trillion

The total crypto market value has sunk below $1 trillion due to the DeFi platform, Celsius, borrowing too much and juggling client money across risky DeFi protocols and aggregators to provide high returns. They could not pay back the money owed, thus causing investors to abandon ship. Large exchanges have been forced to lay off employees in the midst of the crisis.

DeFi Investors Lose Over 75% Market Value

Decentralized Finance (DeFi) investors have lost over 75% market value due to this recent wave of selling. Celsius Network could be the Lehman Brother’s moment for crypto as they were unable to pay back investors and opted to send out a smoke signal reporting that they were lost at sea. An event that can be seen as the DeFi equivalent of a bank run.

Effective Regulation is Key

Although mistakes are often made, crypto innovators are trying to create something useful. DeFi promises long-term financial gains that can increase value creation for everyone. However, effective regulation is key, as financial services provided by DeFi applications that do not comply with regulations can expose both retail and institutional participants to risks. It is imperative that policy makers act now before the situation becomes untenable.

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