Markets Outlook

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Crypto Update | Former SEC Senior Trial Counsel on Spot Ether ETF Approval Outlook May 21, 2024

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The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and Moses Singer Partner Howard A. Fischer.

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) asked aspiring ether exchange-traded fund exchanges to update key filings related to these products. Moses Singer Partner and former SEC Senior Trial Counsel, Howard A. Fischer breaks down what the request could mean for the application process.

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This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Victor Chen, alongside Senior Booking Producer Melissa Montañez. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.

Crypto Update | Digital Assets Are 'More Sensitive' to Interest Rate Hikes: Expert May 20, 2024

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The latest price moves and insights on AI tokens with Jennifer Sanasie and NewEdge Wealth senior portfolio manager Ben Emons.

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NewEdge Wealth senior portfolio manager Ben Emons breaks down the recent trend in the metals market, as developments in AI drive demand for copper. Plus, the correlation between digital assets and macroeconomic conditions. And, insights on his portfolio allocation strategies and the possibility of a rate hike in the U.S.

Crypto Update | CoinDesk Markets Week in Review May 17, 2024

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CoinDesk Indices presents notable data insights from the week, followed by additional analysis from an industry expert.

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The CoinDesk Market Index (CMI) functions as a benchmark for the performance of the digital asset market, delivering institutional quality information to digital asset investors. Subsets of the CoinDesk Market Index (CMI) are investible CoinDesk Crypto Sectors and the CoinDesk 20 Index, designed to measure the performance of the top digital assets. Today’s takeaways are provided by Tracy Stephens, senior index manager at CoinDesk Indices with additional analysis from James Hodges, Co-Founder and CEO at Amphibian Capital. For more on CoinDesk Indices, visit: coindeskmarkets.com.

Crypto Update | The Role of ETFs in Diversifying Portfolios May 16, 2024

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Eric Balchunas, a Bloomberg Intelligence Senior ETF Analyst, underscores the rising popularity and influence of ETFs in investment markets.

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Today on "Markets Daily," Jenn Sanasie speaks with Eric Balchunas, senior ETF analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, to discuss the recent performance and trends in ETFs, particularly in the context of Bitcoin and Ethereum. He points out the success of Bitcoin ETFs, attracting large investments from a diverse range of institutional investors. Balchunas also expresses doubts about the approval of Ether ETFs due to the SEC's silence and potential election impact.

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00:00 Introduction and Market Update

01:05 The Success of Bitcoin ETFs

08:46 Institutional Investors and 13Fs

14:24 The Uncertain Future of Ether ETFs

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This episode was hosted by Jenn Sanasie. “Markets Daily” is produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso, and executive producer Jared Schwartz alongside Senior Booker, Melissa Montañez—all original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.

Crypto Update | Is Crypto Becoming a Mainstream Topic In US Elections? May 15, 2024

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The latest price moves and insights with Jenn Sanasie and Pioneer Development Group Chief Analytics Officer Christopher Alexander.

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Today on "Markets Daily," Jenn Sanasie speaks with Christopher Alexander, Chief Analytics Officer at Pioneer Development Group, about the potential for Bitcoin miners to utilize off-grid energy and the implications for the market. They also discuss the role of crypto in the upcoming US elections and the influence of Roaring Kitty on GameStop and Dogecoin.

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Consumer price data suggests easing inflation, potentially affecting rate cuts.
Bitcoin miners explore off-grid energy for cost savings and higher profits.
Crypto gains prominence in US elections, with both parties addressing its economic impact.
Roaring Kitty's impact on GameStop and Dogecoin is closely monitored, sparking speculation on market trends.

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00:00 Introduction and Market Update

01:31 Guest Introduction and Discussion on Crypto Markets

06:00 Crypto in the US Elections

09:47 Roaring Kitty's Influence on GameStop and Dogecoin

12:41 Conclusion and Lighthearted Moment

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Crypto Update | Is the U.S. Economy in a Stagflation? May 14, 2024

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The latest price moves and insights with Helene Braun and Thomas Hogan, Senior Fellow at the American Institute for Economic Research.

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Thomas Hogan, Senior Fellow at the American Institute for Economic Research, discusses the current state of U.S. inflation and outlook on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's speech.

This episode was hosted by Helene Braun. “Markets Daily” is produced by executive producer Jared Schwartz and edited by Victor Chen, alongside Senior Booker, Melissa Montañez—all original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.

Crypto Update | Bitcoin's Narrative 'Never Better': ZX Squared Capital Co-Founder May 13, 2024

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The latest price moves and insights with Helene Braun and ZX Squared Capital co-founder and CIO CK (Changguang) Zheng.

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ZX Squared Capital co-founder and CIO CK (Changguang) Zheng discusses why institutional interest in bitcoin led by the ETF products in the U.S. could be the catalyst for the largest crypto by market cap to reach the $90,000 level by the end of 2024. Plus, why bitcoin's narrative has never been better given the inflation in fiat currencies across the world.

CoinDesk Markets Week in Review May 10, 2024

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CoinDesk Indices presents notable data insights from the week, followed by additional analysis from an industry expert.

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The CoinDesk Market Index (CMI) functions as a benchmark for the performance of the digital asset market, delivering institutional quality information to digital asset investors. Subsets of the CoinDesk Market Index (CMI) are investible CoinDesk Crypto Sectors and the CoinDesk 20 Index, designed to measure the performance of the top digital assets. Today’s takeaways are provided by Tracy Stephens, senior index manager at CoinDesk Indices with additional analysis from Jason Leibowitz, Managing Director, Head of Private Wealth at Hashnote. For more on CoinDesk Indices, visit: coindeskmarkets.com.

Crypto Update | Bitcoin Outlook and BitMEX Options Trading May 09, 2024

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The latest price moves and insights with Helene Braun and BitMex CEO Stephan Lutz.

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Today on "Markets Daily," Helene Braun speaks with Stefan Lutz, CEO of BitMEX, about the surge in crypto derivatives trading volume and the Bitcoin outlook. They discuss the recent launch of options trading on BitMEX and the demand for meme coins. Lutz predicts Bitcoin will trade between $60,000 and $70,000 in the coming weeks, with potential for major corrections or new all-time highs, while also explaining the benefits of options trading and features of BitMEX's platform.

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00:00 Introduction and Market Update

01:21 Bitcoin Outlook: Range-Bound Trading

06:42 BitMEX Launches Options Trading

09:33 Expansion Plans and Accessibility

13:39 The Rise of Meme Coins

16:06 Conclusion

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Crypto Update | The Impact of Bitcoin ETFs in Asia May 08, 2024

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The latest price moves and insights with Helene Braun and HashKey Capital Partner and Head of Asset Management, Vivien Wong.

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On today's episode of "Markets Daily," Helene Braun is joined by Vivien Wong, Partner and Head of Asset Management at HashKey Capital, to delve into the significance of Hong Kong-listed ETFs in the Asian market. They explore the accessibility of these ETFs for Chinese investors and the competitive landscape within the ETF market. The conversation also delves into the prospects of cryptocurrency in China, upcoming developments in the ETF industry, and the growing interest in tokenization among traditional financial institutions in Asia.

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00:00 The State of Bitcoin and Ethereum Prices

02:21 The Impact of Bitcoin ETFs in Asia

04:04 The Potential for Chinese Investors in ETFs

08:25 Competition and Outlook in the ETF Market

09:17 The Future of Crypto in China

10:08 Upcoming Events in the ETF World

12:30 Interest in Tokenization Among Asian Banks

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