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Bitcoin Rally May Slow as Order-Book Imbalance Hints at Profit Taking

The gap between liquidity on the ask and bid side near the market price has widened to nearly $100 million due to profit-taking and market makers' positioning.

Bitcoin's price rally is facing resistance with increasing profit-taking and liquidity on the ask side, indicating sellers looking to capitalize on the surge. [ more ]

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Bitcoin/Euro Suffers Flash Crash on Coinbase

Bitcoin experienced a flash crash on Coinbase losing 23.7% against the euro.

Flash crashes can be due to lack of liquidity or a 'fat finger' trade. [ more ]

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Why 2024 Will Be Bitcoin's Year

SEC approval for a spot bitcoin ETF could lead to higher liquidity and price stability in bitcoin.

Bitcoin's next halving event in April 2024 is expected to increase scarcity and historically has led to significant increases in BTC price. [ more ]

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1 week ago

An ETH ETF Wouldn't Deliver Full-Returns to Investors

ETFs normalize crypto for traditional finance.

Staking rewards impact ETH ETF profitability. [ more ]

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3 weeks ago

Market making in crypto: Mission and types

Market-making is crucial for cryptocurrency market efficiency. [ more ]

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Grayscale Bitcoin ETF Liquidity Provider Flowdesk Raises $50M Series B

Flowdesk, the crypto market maker, has raised $50 million in a Series B funding round.

The funding will be used to expand its over-the-counter offering, hire new personnel, and expand regulatory coverage. [ more ]

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BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Could Attract a Record $3B Inflow in First Trading Day: CF Benchmarks

The SEC's approval of spot bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. may result in the largest influx of funds into a specific ETF on its first day of trading.

The iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) from BlackRock could attract as much as $3 billion in inflows on its debut, setting a record for ETF history.

The approval of spot bitcoin ETFs opens up the opportunity for any investor to gain exposure to bitcoin without needing to go through a crypto exchange. [ more ]

TechCrunch

3 weeks ago

Venture

Cendana, Kline Hill have a fresh $105M to buy stakes in seed VC funds from LPs looking to sell | TechCrunch

Venture capital faces a major challenge of lack of liquidity due to limited IPOs.

Investors are now seizing the opportunity to buy stakes in seed-stage VC funds and shares in startups at relative bargains. [ more ]

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4 weeks ago

Bootstrapping

What Is Solvency? Definition and Examples (2024) - Shopify

Solvency is crucial for long-term survival and denotes a business's ability to meet long-term financial obligations.

Understanding the difference between solvency and liquidity is essential for effective financial management. [ more ]

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What to Know About Trump's Cash as He Faces Penalties of $537 Million

Donald J. Trump faces significant financial challenges with judgments totaling over $537 million against him.

There are questions about the liquidity of Mr. Trump's assets, with his lawyers only offering a $100 million bond while he appeals the $454 million judgment. [ more ]

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Startup companies

With liquidity rare, VCs may get creative to return investor cash | TechCrunch

Continuation funds are becoming prominent in the venture capital world for generating liquidity.

New investors in continuation funds invest in existing portfolios at current valuations. [ more ]

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