- According to JP Morgan, a staggering $2.7 billion could exit the cryptocurrency market as Graysacle attempts to make a product conversion.
- Grayscale is reportedly looking to convert its Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) to a Bitcoin Spot ETF.
In the light of recent developments, JP Morgan is making bold predictions about the potential choices that Bitcoin investors could make in the weeks ahead. Not only will these decisions result in significant change in the market, it could destabilize the price of Bitcoin.
According to a recent analysis put forward by JPMorgan, a leading investment and commercial bank, a whopping $2.7 billion could exit the crypto market. The move is expected to be carried out by cryptocurrency investors following speculations that Grayscale is hoping to convert its Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) to an ETF.
In a bid to secure their investments, the bank is predicting that a collective outflow of funds could be recorded overtime.
The Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), a digital currency investment product created to give institutional investors access to Bitcoin (BTC). The product cuts through the complications of direct Bitcoin investments and offers a more traditional investment through shares.
Since its inception, GBTC has gained notable popularity, especially after playing a significant role in the last bull market. However, the product has been unable to scale its discount, compared to its Bitcoin holdings net asset value.
At the start of the year, the GBT saw its discount to Bitcoin’s current performance decline from -46% to -9.77% on the 22nd of November; the lowest levels recorded since August 2021.
Outflows could exceed $2.7 billion if Grayscale fails to make crucial changes
The significant drop in the product’s discount hints that market sentiments surrounding the approval of an highly anticipated Spot Bitcoin ETF is bullish. Should regulators allow Grayscale to convert its Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) to an ETF, the U.S market could see a significant turnaround.
Although a handful of onlookers are skeptical about the possibility of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) green lighting a Spot ETF, many institutional investors are optimistic.
While this is considered positive by some analysts, JP Morgan is certain that the conversion of both products has the capacity to destabilize the cryptocurrency market in the near term.
The price of Bitcoin could also be endangered if the move is executed. This could bring about volatility in an already chaotic market. In addition to this, JP Morgan believes that outflows to go past $2.7 billion if GBTC fails to cut down on its present management fees of 200 basis points.
Going forward, an ETF conversion could cause a reformation that could bring about a change that reduces the amount of funds in the GBTC to other instruments. (I.e. From $23 billion in GBTC and $5 billion to other funds, to $20 billion in GBTC and $8 billion in other assets.)
