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Halving weakness sees $206 million exit crypto funds, Bitcoin miners pivot to AI

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Leading up to Friday’s Bitcoin (BTC) halving, investors opted to remain on the sidelines rather than increase their exposure to cryptocurrencies. CoinShares’ latest report on digital asset fund flows reveals that crypto funds experienced $206 million in outflows last week, while trading volumes for Exchange-Traded Products (ETPs) dropped to $18 billion.

James Butterfill, head of research at CoinShares, noted, “These volumes represent a lower percentage of total Bitcoin volumes (which continue to rise) at 28%, compared to 55% a month ago.” He attributed this decline in investor appetite to expectations that the Federal Reserve would maintain interest rates at elevated levels for a longer duration.

In terms of regional flows, the United States led the outflows with $244 million exiting incumbent ETFs by the week ending April 19. Butterfill highlighted that newly issued ETFs still received inflows, albeit at lower levels compared to previous weeks. Germany and Sweden saw outflows of $8.3 million and $6.7 million, respectively, while Canada experienced inflows of $29.9 million. Switzerland, Brazil, and Australia also witnessed inflows of $7.8 million, $5.5 million, and $2.2 million, respectively.

Butterfill observed that although Bitcoin saw outflows of $192 million, there were minimal flows into short-Bitcoin positions. Ethereum (ETH) experienced outflows of $34 million for the sixth consecutive week. However, multi-asset funds saw improved sentiment, attracting $8.6 million in inflows. Additionally, Litecoin (LTC) and Chainlink (LINK) received inflows of $3.2 million and $1.7 million, respectively.

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The report highlighted that blockchain equities sustained their 11th consecutive week of outflows, totaling $9 million, as investors remained concerned about the halving’s impact on mining companies.

In a separate analysis of the post-halving crypto mining industry, CoinShares analysts suggested that many miners might transition to serving the artificial intelligence (AI) sector, which has become more lucrative. They anticipated a shift towards AI in energy-secure locations, potentially leading to Bitcoin mining operations relocating to stranded energy sites.

The analysts projected a 10% decline in the Bitcoin network’s hash rate after the halving as miners deactivate unprofitable ASICs. However, they expected the hash rate to reach 700 exahash (EH/s) by 2025. As of the current data, the Bitcoin hash rate stands at 596.22 EH/s.

The report also noted that substantial cost increases are anticipated due to the halving, with electricity and production costs nearly doubling. Mitigation strategies include optimizing energy costs, enhancing mining efficiency, and securing favorable hardware procurement terms. Miners are actively managing financial liabilities, with some utilizing excess cash to significantly reduce debt.

Source: kitco.com

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Eric Trump to Speak at Bitcoin’s largest conference in Abu Dhabi this December

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The Bitcoin Conference has announced Eric Trump as a keynote speaker at its upcoming Bitcoin MENA event, to be held from December 9-10, 2024, at ADNEC Centre in Abu Dhabi. Eric Trump’s participation signals a significant milestone for Bitcoin MENA 2024 bringing a wealth of business acumen and leadership experience to the growing bitcoin adoption in the Middle East. 
Following Donald J. Trump’s appearance at Bitcoin 2024 in Nashville this July, The Trump family has shown increasing support for Bitcoin as a way to combat inflation in the U.S..
Eric Trump’s involvement underscores the conference’s growing influence and highlights Abu Dhabi’s emerging role as a central hub in the global Bitcoin economy. As a prominent figure in both business and politics, his insights are expected to resonate with the conference’s focus on Bitcoin’s role in shaping the future of finance in the region, and draw considerable attention from global media and influential business leaders. 
Other notable personalities confirmed to attend the Abu Dhabi edition include Prince Filip of Serbia, Saifedean Ammous, author of The Bitcoin Standard, and Abdulla Al Dhaheri, of the Blockchain Centre Abu Dhabi. This announcement is another step to further solidifying Abu Dhabi’s status as a leading player in the “New Gold Rush” for digital finance. 
With a wealth of energy resources, substantial financial reserves, and a forward-thinking approach to innovation, the UAE is strategically positioned to lead the next phase of global Bitcoin adoption. The UAE’s recent move to introduce zero VAT on Bitcoin gains, is one among many progressive rulings to position the region as a prime destination for Bitcoin innovators, investors, and businesses. With top global and regional voices set to ignite the Bitcoin community with breaking announcements, Bitcoin MENA will offer attendees unparalleled opportunities to network with industry leaders and explore technologies and innovations from across the Bitcoin ecosystem. From exclusive VIP experiences to dynamic expo halls, the event is set to be a defining moment for Bitcoin adoption in the Middle East.

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