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Crypto products shed $528M amid recession fears — CoinShares

As Bitcoin dropped below $50,000, analysts expect more outflows that would potentially drive prices down to $42,000.

Cryptocurrency assets started seeing significant outflows last week amid growing fears of a recession in the United States and geopolitical concerns, according to a new report by the crypto investment firm CoinShares.

The week of July 28 to Aug. 3 saw digital asset investment products posting outflows for the first time in four weeks totalling $528 million, CoinShares reported in its latest digital asset fund flows report published on Aug. 5.

CoinShares noted that the latest crypto sell-off is believed to be a reaction to fears of a recession in the US, geopolitical uncertainty and consequent broader market liquidations across the majority of assets.

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Billionaire Mark Cuban Connects Silicon Valley’s Trump Support to Bitcoin

Billionaire Mark Cuban Connects Silicon Valley’s Trump Support to BitcoinOn Wednesday, billionaire investor Mark Cuban shared on X about Silicon Valley’s growing backing for former President Trump, labeling it a “bitcoin play.” He argued that reduced tax rates and tariffs are likely to boost bitcoin prices. Mark Cuban Calls Silicon Valley’s Support for Trump a ‘Bitcoin Play’ Mark Cuban took to X to address […]

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Asia’s Gold Rush: Investors Seek Safe Haven Amid Economic Uncertainty

Asia’s Gold Rush: Investors Seek Safe Haven Amid Economic UncertaintyDemand for gold in Asia is surging despite high prices, as buyers seek a hedge against geopolitical and economic uncertainty. In Japan, there is currently a strong bullish sentiment on gold. Chinese investors, facing currency devaluation, real estate downturn, and trade tensions, have increased their gold purchases by 27% in the first quarter. In Thailand […]

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