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Bitcoin Under Threat? More Price Dips Could Be Coming, Warns JP Morgan

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Nidhi Kolhapur

Bitcoin’s recent approval for the ETF brought high expectations, but the reality has been less magical! Investors are grappling with a complex environment, marked by the aftermath of ETF hype and GBTC investors capitalizing on profits.

But we’re here to help you navigate it! Read on for some key insights.

Why the Downturn?

The initial enthusiasm following the ETF approval created inflated expectations, leading to a subsequent downturn in Bitcoin’s performance. The surge in interest triggered profit-taking, causing a shift in the cryptocurrency’s trajectory.

Adding to the complexity, Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) investors strategically capitalized on profitable opportunities. The recent conversion of GBTC into a spot Bitcoin Spot ETF saw substantial outflows, exceeding $1.5 billion.

Also Read: Why is Grayscale Dumping Bitcoin ?

JP Morgan Advises Caution

JP Morgan’s recent advisory note heightens concerns about Bitcoin’s immediate future. Analysts predict that ongoing profit-taking, combined with expected outflows from GBTC, could exert additional pressure on Bitcoin prices. Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou from JP Morgan decided to speak on this.

“If the previous $3 billion estimate proves correct and $1.5 billion has already exited, there could be another $1.5 billion to exit the Bitcoin space via profit-taking in GBTC, which could put further pressure on Bitcoin prices in the coming weeks.”

Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou

Understanding Grayscale’s Strategy

Grayscale Bitcoin Trust investors strategically acquired shares at a substantial discount to net asset value, anticipating future profits. However, this approach inadvertently increased selling pressure, contributing to Bitcoin’s low performance.

Despite the approval of the Bitcoin ETF, the market grapples with a disparity between expectations and reality. Regulatory cautions, especially from Gary Gensler, have tempered initial enthusiasm. Gensler’s statement that he wouldn’t endorse Bitcoin, despite approving the ETF, doesn’t really help the situation either.

Read More: Bitcoin ETFs Outshines Silver ETFs in AUM After Just One Week of Trading

All in all… As Bitcoin faces challenges such as profit-taking, regulatory cautions, and market dynamics, investors aren’t the most confident right now. The road ahead remains unclear, and various factors will continue to shape Bitcoin’s journey. We recommend staying safe and ensuring you’re managing risk properly.

Nidhi Kolhapur

Nidhi is a Certified Digital Marketing Executive and Passionate crypto Journalist covering the world of alternative currencies. She shares the latest and trending news on Cryptocurrency and Blockchain.

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