When Sydney's financial elite went to the pub for a drink at night, Bitcoin began to rise sharply on the screen of Sydney crypto hedge manager Richard Galvin.
Driven by demand for exchange-traded** (ETFs), Bitcoin started a frenzy** in U.S. trading last Wednesday, surpassing $60,000. When Calvin finally came to a close, he lost another night's sleep because of the 24-hour crypto market.
On Thursday in Sydney, I stayed awake until 3am watching Bitcoin's incredible **, which sometimes happens, sucking energy from other parts of the market. Galvin, co-founder of DACM, said.
For investors like Calvin, dealing with a ruthless cryptocurrency market that won't stop even over the weekend is part of the challenge. After the debut of ETFs that invest directly in Bitcoin on January 11, the U.S. is gaining greater Bitcoin liquidity and momentum, forcing the rest of the world to follow the U.S. pace.
Jonathan Caldwell, Trovio Group's co-head of asset management in Singapore, had to take time off from a business trip to Europe to cope with a surge in investor interest in the digital assets under the firm's management**.
We had to connect with existing and potential customers, mainly from Asia, one after another**. Caldwell said, "The news about the record ETF spot volume is the highest number of investor inquiries since we launched the ETF six years ago." ”
Since the beginning of last year, Bitcoin has more than tripled, marking a recovery in the digital asset market. After the deep bear market of 2022 exposed fraud and risky behavior, the digital asset market seems to be irretrievable.
Last Wednesday, the initial cryptocurrency ** 128% to $63,968, the first time it has exceeded $60,000 since November 2021. Currently, Bitcoin is trading at $63,540, which is nearly 6The all-time high of $90,000 is still some way off.
Proponents of cryptocurrencies see the US spot Bitcoin ETF, which has attracted about $7 billion in net inflows to date, as a step forward that expands the average investor's access to digital assets. In the coming months, Bitcoin's growth will slow down, increasing volatility and the likelihood of sleepless nights.
I had to turn down invitations from my friends to go out for a drink. Carney Mak, a partner at FXHB Asset Management in Singapore, said. The company invests in digital tokens. "I also told my boss that I would be late for work the next day. ”