Is the crypto winter over?

Discussion in 'Crypto Assets' started by schizo, Jan 13, 2023.

  1. johnarb

    johnarb

    I think this is actually a positive for Bitcoin as it demonstrates the need for censorship-resistant decentralized hard money

    It will hinder the adoption in the US, though, as many crypto firms won't be able to easily have access to funds

    For retail crypto folks like myself, it is not a problem, yet, since they are limiting the ring-fencing around banks and not so much neo banks like PayPal or Cash App

    The rest of the world, will be very happy to accept all the crypto businesses that will move out of the US, places like Dubai, El Salvador, South Korea, etc
     
    #391     Feb 9, 2023
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  2. schizo

    schizo

    I can only say WTF!, seriously. Price cracked below the support line without any resistance at all, like a hot knife through already melting butter (see the 5 minute chart below). Will see if this can get back up but we might be in for some hard time ahead. I figure this space is already crammed with those who got burned once already and they're all freaking out and heading for the exit at the same time. And the expected outcome is usually a steep drop like this.

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    #392     Feb 10, 2023
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  3. johnarb

    johnarb

    My long btc perp futures position got liquidated... Not going to re-fund it at this time and will wait and see what happens

    Too much negative news on the regulatory front wrt Bitcoin and crypto assets in the US at this time

    I've de-risked a bit on my non-bitcoin crypto assets holdings

    On a related note, saw a tweet that smart money and insiders are selling equities, hmm, prolly nothing

     
    #393     Feb 10, 2023
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  4. Well, this doesn't help people's confidence:

    The funny thing:

     
    #394     Feb 10, 2023
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  5. gwb-trading

    gwb-trading

    Lost all your money trading cryptocurrency that became worthless? Have no fear, new exchange lets you try to sell your claims against bankrupt crypto companies. There's always a bigger sucker than you, right?

    Three Arrows Capital Founders Launch Exchange Where You Can Trade 3AC Bankruptcy Claims
    Named Open Exchange, the platform aims to be a home for trading what it says is a $20 billion market of claims against bankrupt crypto firms, including those of 3AC.
    https://www.coindesk.com/business/2...ge-where-you-can-trade-3ac-bankruptcy-claims/
     
    #395     Feb 10, 2023
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  6. schizo

    schizo

    How long has it been since they blew up 3AC? If it were me, I would lie low and keep my mouth shut until the storm passes. But no, not these idiots. :rolleyes:
     
    #396     Feb 10, 2023
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  7. schizo

    schizo

    Maybe you can enlighten me. How can you lose money running ATMs?
     
    #397     Feb 10, 2023
  8. johnarb

    johnarb

    I've used those ATM's and they have high transaction fees (about 2-6% if selling and about 8-12% if buying) and they do get busy during bull market at least the ones in Vegas

    My guess is that the loan from Genesis is not unsecured but secured with crypto assets i.e. bitcoin similar when getting a loan from BlockFi

    When Genesis announced bankruptcy, they lost all their crypto assets along with 340k Gemini Earn customers and other

    Or... they did not manage their risks properly, was basically managing their finances like degen longs with no hedging or planning for short term, medium term, long term budget and cash flows

    Similar to bitcoin miners going bankrupt or 3AC going bankrupt

    I quit my job 2 years ago and I'm still alive and kicking... gotta manage risks or the risks will manage you
     
    #398     Feb 10, 2023
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  9. schizo

    schizo

    Indeed.
     
    #399     Feb 10, 2023
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  10. schizo

    schizo

    It's going to be an interesting weekend. BTC buckled under 22400 without putting up much of a fight. Then it tumbled down to 21650, which mounted some resistance but still buckled under 21500 just an hour ago. This area is very critical for the bulls to defend. If the rug is pulled from here, I think we're going right back below 20000.

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    #400     Feb 10, 2023
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