Jim Cramer Weighs In On BTC's Decline After ETF Launch: 'Nasty Beginning To The Bitcoin Selloff... And Then Almost No One Shows Up'
Portfolio Pulse from Mehab Qureshi
Jim Cramer, host of CNBC's 'Mad Money', commented on the recent decline in Bitcoin's value following the launch of several Bitcoin ETFs. He described the situation as a 'nasty beginning to the bitcoin selloff' and expressed skepticism about the market's response to the ETFs, suggesting that the anticipated demand did not materialize. Cramer also referenced trader Larry Williams' view that the crypto market is far from reaching its bottom. Bitcoin's price dropped to around $41,000, which is the lowest since the Bitcoin spot ETFs debuted.
January 19, 2024 | 5:23 am
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ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) may experience negative short-term price movement due to Jim Cramer's comments on the disappointing market reaction to the recent Bitcoin ETF launches.
As BITO is directly tied to Bitcoin's performance, Jim Cramer's remarks about the poor performance of Bitcoin after the ETF launches could lead to a negative perception among investors. This, coupled with the bearish sentiment from Larry Williams, could result in a short-term negative impact on BITO's price.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
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Grayscale's Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) may be impacted by Jim Cramer's negative remarks on Bitcoin's price following the launch of Bitcoin ETFs and the lack of significant investor turnout.
Jim Cramer's comments on the lackluster performance of Bitcoin following the ETF launches could lead to decreased investor confidence in related products like GBTC. His influence and the reference to Larry Williams' bearish outlook may further dampen sentiment, potentially leading to a short-term decline in GBTC's price.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80