Spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) concluded the week on an upbeat note, securing $203 million in positive inflows on Friday, as per the latest data. Despite an initial setback of $84.7 million in net outflows on April 1, the ETFs have since rebounded, gathering $569.4 million in net inflows.
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The encryption market has recently suffered a liquidation wave, for a total of almost $ 300 million, after the marked recovery of Bitcoin of $ 67,000.
This increase in the value of Bitcoin, a strong investment of its previous low trend, took many merchants by surprise, especially those who bet on the continuation of the market decrease.
More than 80,000 merchants face the liquidation
The data provided by Coinglass shed light on the magnitude of the settlements, revealing that approximately 86,047 merchants suffered losses of more than $ 250 million in a mere 24 -hour period.
The great exchanges such as Binance, OKX, Bybit and Huobi were the sands for these important financial setbacks, with binance merchants with the weight of the agreements.
Particularly Binance registered US $ 128.7 million in settlements, while other important platforms, such as OKX, Bybit and Huobi, also experienced significant settlements, for a total of US $ 99.87 million, $ 33.18 million and $ 17, 70 million, respectively. Meanwhile, although they also face settlements, smaller exchanges had a relatively lower impact.
Most of the affected positions were short businesses, which reflects a generalized anticipation of a market deceleration that did not materialize as expected. Short positions registered around 57.55% of the agreements, equivalent to US $ 164.10 million, of the merchants who bet against the market.
On the other hand, the holders of the long position also faced their portion of losses, which contributed to almost 40% of the total agreement, for a total of US $ 121.07 million.
Bitcoin recovery and future perspectives
The marked recovery of Bitcoin, momentarily recovering the UPS of more than $ 67,000, revived interest in their market behavior and future trajectory.
Despite a 6.6% drop in its market capitalization last week, the Bitcoin value saw a notable 6% increase in the last 24 hours, with its market value currently exceeding $ 140 billion. This resurgence of commercial activity, with daily volumes that rise below $ 60 billion for heights above this brand, means a renewed confidence for the increase in investors and commercial interest.
In addition to the speech, the cryptocurrency analyst Willy Woo presents an optimistic perspective for Bitcoin, suggesting the possibility of a remaining cycle of “double bomb” of market patterns observed in 2013.
According to Woo, this standard could announce two significant prices for Bitcoin in the coming years, with the first early peak in mid -2024 and a subsequent and more substantial increase in 2025.
Arizona is evaluating whether to add exposure to digital assets in government pension funds’ investment portfolios.
A new resolution passed by the Arizona state legislature would take a step toward converting pension funds for government and public safety employees into exchange-traded funds (ETFs) based on digital assets.
The proposal comes about a month after the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved Bitcoin (BTC) spot ETFs. The agency may also approve additional ETFs for other digital assets like Ethereum (ETH) at some point in the future.
If passed, the resolution calls on the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) to take several actions that could lead to retirement funds gaining exposure to digital assets.
There are three main actions that ASRS and PSPRS must take:
“a) consider the implications of including a digital asset ETF in your investment portfolios.
b) closely monitor the development of Bitcoin ETFs and other digital asset ETFs and consider the implications of including such assets in your investment portfolio after consulting with any company to which the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has granted approval to offer a Bitcoin ETF digital assets.
c) present a comprehensive report on the feasibility, risk, and potential benefits of allocating a portion of state retirement system money to digital asset ETFs, including a list of options and recommendations on how the state could safely invest in the class of digital assets for the State. Treasurer, President of the Senate and Speaker of the House of Representatives at least three months before the beginning of the Fifty-seventh Legislature, First Regular Session.”
The Republican-sponsored resolution recently passed the state Senate by a vote of 16 to 13. Only Republicans voted for it, while only Democrats opposed it. The resolution is now being considered by the state House.
In a major milestone for the cryptocurrency market, Bitcoin (BTC), the largest digital asset, broke its previous records, surpassing the $69,000 mark to set a new all-time high (ATH) of $69,300 on Tuesday.
The achievement marked a historic moment for BTC, which had not reached such levels for more than two years. However, the cryptocurrency’s upward trajectory shows no signs of slowing down, with experts predicting further price gains.
Bitcoin and ETF price in perfect harmony
According to data from Deribit, a crypto futures and options exchange and analysis company, GenesisVol, BTC is expected to see a potential rise of up to 20.8% in the next 30 days.
These projections suggest that, under ideal circumstances, the price of Bitcoin could surpass the $80,000 barrier. Even conservative traders are optimistic and expect BTC to easily surpass $70,000 and reach around $75,000.
Additionally, the recent approval of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) has played a key role in Bitcoin’s success, suggesting that the upward trend in BTC prices, coupled with bullish sentiment among options traders and institutional and retail investors, is far from over. .
Bloomberg ETF expert Eric Balchunas emphasized the importance of this development and stated that it represents a pivotal moment for both Bitcoin and ETFs. Balchunas believes the rise from $25,000 to $69,000 was largely due to hopes of ETF approval and subsequent flows.
The expert stated that the synergy between ETFs and Bitcoin has proven to be mutually beneficial as ETFs have increased liquidity, accessibility, convenience and standardization for investors.
Notably, ten-hold Bitcoin ETFs have amassed over $50 billion in assets, with a staggering $8 billion generated from inflows and the remainder attributed to Bitcoin’s rising value.
However, when Bitcoin reached its new peak, increased market volatility caused a surge in liquidations. Journalist Colin Wu reported a sharp 5% drop in the price of Bitcoin in one hour, with Binance recording less than $65,000. During this hour, deals reached a staggering $142 million.
BTC sell signal
Although bullish investors are currently on cloud nine, renowned crypto analyst Ali Martinez sounded the alarm when the TD Sequential indicator recently issued a sell signal on Bitcoin’s daily chart.
The TD Sequential indicator, developed by market expert Tom DeMark, uses price patterns and sequences to identify potential trend changes in various financial markets, including cryptocurrencies.
Martínez emphasized the indicator’s notable track record in predicting Bitcoin price movements since the beginning of the year. The TD Sequential indicator issued a buy signal in early January, just before the price of Bitcoin rose 34%.
On the other hand, a sell signal was given in mid-February, followed by a 4.44% drop in the value of BTC. Therefore, considering the previous sell signals, a possible drop to the $62,000 price level could be underway for the largest cryptocurrency in the market that still holds the $60,000 support, which will be key to BTC’s prospects.
In a recent cabinet meeting held on December 22, the Japanese government finalized the draft cryptocurrency tax reform for fiscal year 2024. This reform comes with a significant change that affects companies that hold crypto assets. The change eliminates the period-end mark-to-market tax that previously applied to companies holding crypto assets issued by third parties (virtual currencies).
As a result, companies will now only pay taxes on profits from the sale of virtual coins and tokens, aligning with the tax system for individual investors. This change aims to ease the tax burden on companies involved in holding and operating crypto assets.
Japan ends cryptocurrency tax on unrealized gains
The revision changes the scope of application of the end-of-period mark-to-market adjustment under the Corporate Tax Law. Previously, companies recorded profits or losses based on the difference between the market value and the book value of crypto assets at the end of the fiscal year. The new policy excludes this valuation at market price if the asset is assumed to be held continuously.
The tax reform responds, in part, to a request submitted by the Japan Crypto Asset Business Association (JCBA) for the 2024 tax reform. The change will promote the growth of Web3, support domestic startups using blockchain technology and attract projects international.
Last year’s tax reform exempted only virtual currencies issued by companies themselves from taxes at the market price. However, growing calls for equal treatment for cryptocurrencies issued by other companies influenced this year’s review.
Will this boost cryptocurrency adoption in Japan?
The 2024 tax reform draft also includes plans to reduce income tax and residence tax by 40,000 yen per person starting in June 2024, tax reductions for companies, and the establishment of a new tax system for sectors strategic and innovation. This is likely to result in a substantial decline in revenue of 3,874.3 billion yen for national and local governments, making it the third largest decline since fiscal year 1989.
The bill requires approval from the House of Representatives and the House of Councilors.
This tax reform marks a crucial step in the introduction of separate taxes (20%) and loss carryover deductions, meeting the wishes of cryptocurrency investors. However, discussions regarding the calculation of profits and losses on crypto asset transactions, including the imposition of a flat tax on the conversion of crypto assets into legal tender, and the consideration of “pass-through” deductions for three years from of the following year, are left for future deliberations. . The development of the corporate tax system is expected to stimulate active discussions on future tax reforms in the crypto space.
Japan has always maintained a friendly approach to cryptocurrencies and therefore remains the preferred destination for cryptocurrency companies. The country has made crucial reforms in a timely manner. Earlier this year, Japan allowed venture capital firms to invest directly in cryptocurrencies.