Global investment banking giant JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: JPM) expects a decline in cryptocurrency liquidations this month, signaling a possible market recovery starting in August.
The company’s recent survey report It highlights the significant revision in estimates of cryptocurrency net inflows since the start of the year from $12 billion to $8 billion, providing important insights for investors and traders.
The adjustment reflects the large-scale liquidation by creditors of the now-shuttered Mt. Gox exchange and Gemini creditors, as well as the sale of seized Bitcoin (BTC) assets by the German government.
Key factors influencing the market
Mt. Gox, once the largest bitcoin exchange, collapsed in 2014 after a massive hack resulted in the loss of 850,000 bitcoins.
Recently, the Mt. Gox Trustee announced the start of Bitcoin repayments to creditors, distributing approximately $9 billion worth of BTC and $50.8 million worth of Bitcoin Cash (BCH), a move expected to ease some of the selling pressure in the market.
Another important factor affecting the market is the German government’s aggressive liquidation of seized Bitcoin assets.
By July 11, the German government’s Bitcoin holdings had fallen from 13,110 BTC to 9,925 BTC, and finally to zero after several weeks of selling. These large sales have contributed to market volatility, increasing selling pressure and influencing Bitcoin price movements.
JPMorgan’s revised $8 billion estimate is comprised of several key factors, including $14 billion in net inflows into crypto funds through July 9, $5 billion in inflows through Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) futures trading, and $5.7 billion in crypto venture capital funding so far this year.
This total has been adjusted by $17 billion to account for rotation from exchange wallets into new spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
BTC Price Analysis
Despite the downward revision, JPMorgan’s analysis suggests the market could recover by August.
Bitcoin price is likely to rise significantly next month due to reduced selling pressure and fear of missing out (FOMO). Despite a continuous decline since its all-time high (ATH) in March, the current chart shows Cryptoquant suggest Bitcoin is at a critical juncture as further declines are possible.
Bitcoin is currently trading at $60,013, up 3% in the past 24 hours.
The price movement indicates that selling pressure is easing as the German government completes its liquidation. The price drop and active buying by whales, driven by the rate of inflows from Bitcoin ETFs, indicates growing demand and a potential uptrend.
Investors and traders should closely monitor these developments as the market prepares for a potential upswing.
With strategic planning and informed decision-making, this expected recovery could bring about great opportunities for those investing in the cryptocurrency market.
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