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Bitcoin halving (lack of) fundamentals

Jan 8, 2020 ⋅  14 min read

Will the upcoming halving be the catalyst for the next Bitcoin bull run? There have been countless theories advanced to understand the potential price impact of the halving; however, given the lack of historical data points to learn from and the complexity and evolving nature of cryptocurrency markets, there remains no consensus on what to expect. Our findings show popular bull theories for the halving have little fundamental basis and that the event is a self-fulfilling prophecy at best.

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Ryan Watkins was a Senior Research Analyst at Messari. Previously, he worked at Moelis & Company as an Investment Banking Analyst where he worked on deals in the technology, telecom, and fintech sectors. Ryan graduated Magna Cum Laude from the Gabelli School of Business at Fordham University.

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Ryan Watkins was a Senior Research Analyst at Messari. Previously, he worked at Moelis & Company as an Investment Banking Analyst where he worked on deals in the technology, telecom, and fintech sectors. Ryan graduated Magna Cum Laude from the Gabelli School of Business at Fordham University.

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