Despite Trump Bump, Bitcoin Still Strives for 'Safe Haven' Status
"Not sure what to expect exactly..." That the sentiment of at least one major bitcoin exchange executive yesterday as Americans took to the polls in what the New York Times would ultimately call a "stunning repudiation" of the political system. Hours later, Donald Trump, the billionaire and former reality TV star, was elected president, but the markets had already responded. As reported by CoinDesk, many traders were expecting a Trump upset to boost the bitcoin markets, with some comparing it to a "Brexit" scenario for the global markets. In that surprise....
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The survey tended to support the view of Bitcoin as a "safe-haven" asset. A survey by Grayscale Investments indicates that the COVID-19 pandemic has increased investor appetite for Bitcoin (BTC).Source: Grayscale Investments.The firm surveyed 1,000 U.S. consumers between the ages of 25 and 64 that were involved in personal investments of $10,000 or more in household investable assets. The survey was conducted in June-July 2020. 63% of the respondents who had invested in Bitcoin in the previous four months said that the pandemic had an impact on their decision. Moreover, 39% found Bitcoin....
A few weeks ago, Devere Group CEO and founder Nigel Green said that he believed the U.S. election would bolster the price of bitcoin. Speaking with the financial broadcast MoneyFM on Monday, Green said he also believes that bitcoin will replace gold as the ultimate financial safe haven within the timespan of a generation. Devere Group CEO Nigel Green is a big believer in crypto assets like bitcoin (BTC) and he’s been more vocal about his forecasts in recent days. Last August, news.Bitcoin.com reported on Green explaining why he thinks the U.S. presidential election would have....