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- Grayscale has published a report exploring the implications of ordinals and ETFs on Bitcoin’s halving.
- view point on the involvement of ETFs and miners’ readiness.
Grayscale, a leading digital asset manager, has issued a report discussing the potential impacts of the upcoming Bitcoin halving event in 2024. The report indicates that this halving may deviate from past trends, largely due to the rise of U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and other market factors.
Grayscale provides an in-depth analysis of the Bitcoin halving.
Grayscale’s analysis cautions against assuming a universal trend of price increase across all cryptocurrencies post-halving, citing Litecoin’s lack of significant appreciation. They note that Bitcoin’s price surge post-halving often coincided with major macroeconomic events. The report suggests miners are well-prepared for the upcoming halving, evidenced by fundraising and on-chain selling. Even if some miners exit, the network’s stability is expected to be maintained through hash rate adjustments. Grayscale also examines the impact of ordinal inscriptions and ETF flows on Bitcoin’s market structure, highlighting their potential influence on miner incentives and transaction fees, as well as the substantial inflow of funds into Bitcoin ETFs.
The involvement of ETFs and the readiness of miners
Grayscale’s analysts highlight the significant role of inflows into Bitcoin ETFs in absorbing potential sell pressure post-halving. They anticipate that while this demand may not remain constant, sustained inflows could counterbalance mining issuance sell pressure. Notably, Grayscale’s own Bitcoin ETF, GBTC, has experienced substantial outflows since its conversion to a spot Bitcoin ETF. Despite recent slowdowns in outflows, funds continue to move from GBTC to other Bitcoin ETFs. The report underscores the importance of considering various market factors and individual cryptocurrency characteristics when assessing halving event impacts. As the cryptocurrency landscape evolves, adaptability and vigilance will be essential for market participants.
