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Matrixport Sees Bitcoin Mining Companies as a Big Investment Opportunity
Crypto services provider Matrixport predicts there could be compelling investment opportunities in the bitcoin mining space. Matrixport head of research and strategy Markus Thielen discusses the outlook for miners and the potential catalysts that could bring bitcoin's price higher. Plus, Thielen's take on the outlook for crypto ETFs.
Bitcoin Price Tops $27K as Fed's Powell Might Be More 'Hawkish': Strategist
Bitcoin (BTC) has climbed above $27,000 as U.S. traders pencil in greater odds of the Federal Reserve keeping borrowing costs unchanged later this week and through the rest of the year. Matrixport Head of Research and Strategy Markus Thielen discusses his bitcoin analysis and outlook. Plus, Thielen's take on the altcoin market.
Bitcoin Bulls Getting Ready for Seasonal Surge: Matrixport
The Nasdaq exchange has refiled its application to list BlackRock's proposed spot bitcoin ETF, joining rivals in naming Coinbase as its surveillance-sharing partner. Matrixport Head of Research and Strategy Markus Thielen discusses what to make of the ETF race and his crypto markets outlook for July, explaining why bullish bitcoin investors could be preparing for a "seasonal surge." Plus, what to expect from the Fed's June meeting minutes.
New Report Sheds Light on Korean Crypto Market Trends
A new report from Matrixport reveals there is a dominance of altcoins in South Korea currently. Matrixport's Head of Research and Strategy Markus Thielen breaks down which of these tokens are translating into success outside of Korea, citing Ripple's XRP and Aptos Labs' APT token.
Number of Stablecoins Held on Exchanges Drops to 2-Year Low: Glassnode
The number of stablecoins, or dollar-pegged cryptocurrencies, held in addresses tied to centralized exchanges extended its decline to reach the lowest since May 2021 in a sign of increasing investor aversion to risk, according to Glassnode. Matrixport's Head of Research and Strategy, Markus Thielen, weighs in on the current state of stablecoins.
Breaking Down the Crypto Trends in South Korea
Matrixport's Head of Research and Strategy, Markus Thielen, joins "First Mover" to discuss crypto asset evaluation and trends in the Korean market, focusing trading activities on crypto exchange Upbit and the recent surge in XRP token.
American Institutions Are Increasingly Buying Bitcoin: Analyst
American business hours have been a major source of bullish pressure since the beginning of the year, according to a report from Matrixport. "Bitcoin is up around 66% year to date, but 47% of those really come during U.S. hours," said Markus Thielen, Head of Research and Strategy. Plus, Thielen explains why there are more institutions involved in the markets compared to retail.
Americans Are Buying Bitcoin 'With Both Hands,' Analyst Says
Matrixport head of research and strategy Markus Thielen said in a note to clients that since the dip on March 10, "Americans are buying bitcoins with both hands." Of late, the news flow has been dominated by banking sector issues in the U.S. and the resulting repricing of interest rate expectations lower. That explains bitcoin's positive performance during U.S. trading hours. Thielen also weighs in on crypto sentiment in Europe and the upcoming interest rate decision in the U.S.
Ordinals NFTs Could Make Stacks’ STX a Multibillion-Dollar Token: Matrixport
Ordinals' non-fungible tokens (NFT) have the potential to push Stacks Network's STX into a billion-dollar token, Matrixport said in a recent research report. The firm's Head of Research and Strategy Markus Thielen joins "First Mover" to discuss and weigh in on the hype around Ordinals protocol.
Matrixport Researcher on STX Token's Rapid Growth Amid Ordinals Interest
Stacks' STX token is the top performer in the CoinDesk Market Index (CMI) month-to-date and the third-best performer year-to-date. According to a recent Matrixport report, the popularity of Ordinals' NFTs could be the catalyst to push Stacks into a billion-dollar token. Matrixport Head of Research and Strategy Markus Thielen breaks down the potential of Stacks.
