Crypto in trouble with high rates, QT and inflation

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Crypto in trouble

Not an inflation hedge nor a store of value. Just another risk asset. The problem is as QE ends and rates rise, will it still see a strong inflow of money? I think not.

It’s not the end crypto, but new highs could be some way off.




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