@OJRenick *feels* like today is classic ‘shorts de-risking’ ahead of tomorrow’s PCE. Econ has been scary, gas spiking again and guidance cuts are inevitably going to hit the E in PE…
@mattigags Cost-basis is an under appreciated driver in a decision to hold or sell.
Eg, OG with sub 1k BTC basis is completely different than anyone with a 5k-64k basis.
@AndrewSteinwold Lots of signs we are increasingly rebuilding the “old world” in crypto rather than finally building the original revolutionary vision of the Internet…
@SplitCapital Doesn’t this coincide with the Fed hinting that they will need to taper earlier than expected? So, these bets are coming in because they know rates will rise earlier than expected and drive down CPI in the out years.
In short, old bets were on Fed waiting until 2023...
@MichaelaArouet@SoberLook Another variable rarely discussed: Chinese companies tend to dump supply on the market while US buys back.
If you think this doesn’t affect returns, NGMI.
@ricburton The most depressing learning in life is to acquire all the accomplishments of success only to realize they are merely sensations and experiences that are as fleeting as any...and less satisfying than most free things anyone can do/have.
That lie hurts at an existential level.
@OJRenick Another hot inflation print, another mechanical failure for BTC to act as the long promised inflation hedge.
BTC is simply a FOMO asset at this moment. Could change in the future…
@Jac0bR0b1ns0n @lex_node Same as any trading card, just digital.
Here’s a deeper set of questions that will require a lot of effort to answer accurately: what do you own when you buy BTC? What about other coins?