Tide Capital Reports BTC Volatility, Meme Coins' Surge, and Crypto Market Trends

The cryptocurrency market is experiencing a series of significant developments, as outlined in a recent report by Tide Capital. The report sheds light on the volatile upsurge of Bitcoin (BTC), the unexpected boost from Ethereum (ETH) spot ETFs, and the rising importance of meme coins, all against the backdrop of the upcoming U.S. election.

Since the launch of BTC spot ETFs in January, net inflows have surpassed $14 billion, bringing substantial off-exchange funds to Bitcoin. Although inflow rates have slowed since March, BTC retraced the MA120 in early May and is currently stabilizing above this average, indicating a continued upward trend. Tide Capital anticipates that spot ETFs will sustain their momentum, leading to a volatile upsurge for BTC.

Ethereum has shown a slightly weaker performance compared to BTC this year. However, the unexpected approval of ETH spot ETFs by the SEC in late May resulted in a nearly 20% single-day surge, making ETH the market's focal point. The open interest in ETH futures contracts has reached a historical high of $16 billion, and Tide Capital expects ETH spot ETFs to bring substantial incremental funds. They also view market corrections as opportune buying moments.

Political factors are also playing a crucial role. The upcoming 2024 U.S. election, scheduled for November, is contributing to the positive outlook for crypto assets. Historical trends indicate that U.S. stocks generally show an annual increase during election years, having a similar positive impact on cryptocurrencies. According to recent polls by Grayscale, 47% of voters expect their investment portfolios to include cryptocurrencies. Both the Trump and Biden campaigns are actively embracing cryptocurrencies to gain support from young voters. Tide Capital foresees an increase in cryptocurrency ETFs and mixed financial products, potentially ushering in a long-term bull market for cryptocurrencies.

Altcoins, however, are struggling. Despite reaching a new high of $167.9 billion in stablecoin market size in mid-May, the growth has since stagnated, reflecting a lack of sustained upward movement in altcoins. Tide Capital suggests that only when BTC and ETH break through historical highs will altcoins see a resurgence, as increased risk appetite would attract more retail investors to these seemingly cheaper alternatives.

Interestingly, meme coins are defying the broader trend by starting a new upward cycle. Historically, sectors like DeFi, Layer 1, and GameFi have led bull markets, but this time, meme coins are taking the lead. Their fair, fully circulated, and community-centric attributes are making them market favorites. Meme coins have shown impressive gains in the past 30 days, and funds are continuously flowing into this sector. Currently, the total market cap of meme coins has reached $64 billion, accounting for 2.5% of the total crypto market cap. Tide Capital expects meme coins to become the main theme of the market, with significant growth potential.

Tide Capital is a research-driven digital asset investment and trading firm that studies macro and fundamentals to capture opportunities from crypto waves to financial tides. They focus on early-stage projects with significant growth potential, assessing market cycles to inform their investment decisions and achieve returns in the public market.

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