Arthur Hayes Predicts 30% Drop in Short-Term Bitcoin Value

November 27, 2023 Image Credit: Business Insider January 29, 2024 By: Pooja

BTC ETF Launch

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Correlation with US Treasury Yield

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GBTC Outflows Refuted

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BTFP Non-Renewal Concern

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Bitcoin Price Expectation

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Options Trading Strategy

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Post-BTFP Decision Reversal

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