JPMorgan Predicts Crypto Market Rebound
JPMorgan Chase & Co. has offered a positive outlook on the recent turbulence in the cryptocurrency market, suggesting that the worst of the selloff might be nearing its end. According to the analysis, the bank predicts limited downside potential and anticipates a stabilizing trend in the near future.
JPMorgan predicts the ending of the recent crypto market selloff, forecasting limited downside and potential stability in the near termhttps://t.co/l7BzD9St04
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Optimistic on Near-Term Outlook
The ongoing selloff in the cryptocurrency market has been a cause for concern among investors and enthusiasts alike. However, JPMorgan’s latest assessment indicates that the market correction is reaching a turning point. The bank’s analysts point to the resolution of long-position liquidations as a key factor in this potential turnaround. They argue that the bulk of these liquidations has been resolved, reducing the likelihood of further sharp declines.
The analysis draws attention to the open interest in Bitcoin (BTC) futures contracts traded on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) as a critical indicator. Open interest, which gauges the number of unsettled and active futures contracts, often provides insight into the potential weakening of a price trend. JPMorgan’s analysis suggests that the decrease in open interest in CME Bitcoin futures could signal the approaching conclusion of the recent selloff. As a result of these observations, the JPMorgan team sees a limited downside risk for the crypto markets in the near term. This perspective offers a ray of hope for investors who have weathered the recent market turbulence.
Market Shifts Amid Bitcoin Value Drop
Over the past few weeks, Bitcoin experienced a nearly 12% drop in value, marking a departure from the steady trading pattern it had maintained for about a month. The crypto market was initially invigorated by positive developments, such as applications for the first US exchange-traded funds (ETFs) linked to Bitcoin’s spot price and a favourable court decision for Ripple Labs in its legal battle with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
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However, factors like uncertainty around spot Bitcoin ETF approvals and the SEC’s appeal against the Ripple decision have dampened some of the initial enthusiasm. JPMorgan’s report highlights that Elon Musk’s SpaceX writing off Bitcoin holdings and concerns about China’s stance on cryptocurrencies also contributed to the recent market correction. The broader market correction, not limited to cryptocurrencies, was influenced by factors like high U.S. real yields and adjustments in risk assets such as equities.
