Bitcoin Market-Neutral Bets Offer 10% Return as BTC Tops $41K, Analysts Say
The “basis trade,” a standout in the 2020/2021 bull market, is hinting at a resurgence, one observer said, referring to the rising futures premium.
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The “basis trade,” a standout in the 2020/2021 bull market, is hinting at a resurgence, one observer said, referring to the rising futures premium.
Overall market capitalization has risen 3% in the past 24 hours to reach a level previously seen in April 2022.
The price of bitcoin hit $40,000 on Sunday for the first time in 18 months, while ether rose past $2,200.
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Overall crypto market capitalization is at its highest level since May 2022 with nearly $400 billion added since the start of October.
Data shows over $1 billion worth of BTC has been withdrawn from exchanges recently.
The findings have an echo of De Vries’ previous criticisms of Bitcoin, which have hitherto centered on the electricity usage of bitcoin mining.
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