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Q1’21 Currency Sector Review

Apr 12, 2021 ⋅  12 min read

While the quarter saw positive performance all around, it wasn’t without volatility. In this report, we review the growing options and futures markets that had an impact on month-end prices. We also look at the major themes such as Grayscale’s GBTC premium, fund flows to Bitcoin ETFs, major regulatory developments, notable purchases by institutions, and the effects of social media.

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Mira was a Senior Research Analyst at Messari. Prior to joining Messari, Mira was a Senior Portfolio Manager for a US$6 billion Asia Pacific equities fund at APG Asset Management. Mira received a BA in Economics and Mathematical Methods in the Social Sciences from Northwestern University.

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Mira was a Senior Research Analyst at Messari. Prior to joining Messari, Mira was a Senior Portfolio Manager for a US$6 billion Asia Pacific equities fund at APG Asset Management. Mira received a BA in Economics and Mathematical Methods in the Social Sciences from Northwestern University.