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Bitcoin Drops Below $85,000, Could it go below $80,000?
Bloomberg Television· 2025-12-02 00:01
ETF Market Dynamics - Outflows from Bitcoin ETFs are small relative to the massive inflows over the past 18 months, representing only a couple percentage points [1] - Ethereum ETFs have experienced approximately $25 billion outflows, warranting close attention [2] - A significant portion of the outflows is attributed to the basis trade, a strategy favored by hedge funds [3] - The basis trade, involving selling front-month futures contracts and buying spot at the same time, offered an annualized yield that has fluctuated, reaching 20% at times but now below 5% [4][5] - Decreased interest in the basis trade is driving money out of these ETFs, while retail investors and long-term investment advisors continue to buy [5] - The ETF space is experiencing aggressive growth, with inflows exceeding $1 trillion this year [15] Crypto Regulation and Taxation - Uncertainty surrounding regulatory clarity from the SEC and CFTC has been a concern for institutional investors in crypto ETFs and crypto investing [7] - Tax changes, including guidance from the IRS on "good income" versus "bad income," are expected to reshape the crypto landscape [6][8] - The tax treatment of staking yield, where assets are locked up to contribute to the network in return for in-kind Ethereum, is currently unclear [9][10] - Crypto ETFs are starting to allow for staking yield, but some institutional investors are hesitant due to potential tax implications [10] ETF Product Innovation - Hundreds of new crypto ETFs with different variations, leverage, and yield plays are expected to launch [12] - "Manufactured yield" products, using derivatives to generate high yields (sometimes over 80%), are gaining popularity [12][13] - Active ETFs, including "boomer candy" products offering downside protection, are growing rapidly, with legacy asset managers entering the market [13][14] - Goldman Sachs is acquiring a company specializing in buffer products, indicating a significant move into the active ETF space [14][15]
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Wendy O· 2025-11-17 19:49
Tax Compliance & Regulation - The IRS (Internal Revenue Service) may gain access to and tax Americans' foreign crypto account data [1] - Individuals are reminded of the importance of paying crypto taxes [1] Cryptocurrency Market - Discussion around crypto tax compliance and potential consequences of non-compliance [1]
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Decrypt· 2025-11-17 18:40
The Trump administration has advocated for joining CARF, a global tax-reporting agreement that would allow the IRS to better identify Americans’ foreign crypto holdings. https://t.co/cb9PuwCzmO ...
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GEM HUNTER 💎· 2025-11-17 17:05
RT Watcher.Guru (@WatcherGuru)JUST IN: 🇺🇸 Trump administration reviewing proposal to allow the IRS to access and tax Americans' foreign crypto account data. ...
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Bloomberg· 2025-11-14 23:05
President Donald Trump pulled his nominee to be the IRS’s top attorney days after getting blowback from a prominent member of his political movement. https://t.co/hOZETN2MiS ...