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Goldman Sachs Advises Caution on Bitcoin Halving Impact
In a recent note to clients, Goldman Sachs, a leading investment bank, warned against drawing conclusions from past Bitcoin halving cycles due to changing macroeconomic conditions.
Understanding Bitcoin Halving
Every four years, Bitcoin experiences a “halving” event, reducing the per-block BTC emissions by half. The upcoming halving, scheduled in 2 days, will decrease rewards from 6.25 BTC to 3.125 BTC, effectively halving the new supply rate.
This artificial scarcity typically boosts demand and historically precedes significant BTC price rallies, a trend expected to continue according to the cryptocurrency community.
Goldman Sachs’ Perspective
Goldman Sachs acknowledges the historical price appreciation post-halving but expresses skepticism this time. They caution against extrapolating past cycles, emphasizing the influence of current macroeconomic factors.
The bank highlights the importance of considering factors like high inflation and interest rates in the present economic landscape.
Current Macro Conditions
Goldman Sachs notes that the current macroeconomic environment differs from previous halving periods. Factors like rising M2 money supply and interest rates above 5% in the US suggest a less favorable setting for cryptocurrency growth.
Bitcoin Price Performance Post-Halving
- 2012: 8,839%
- 2016: 285%
- 2020: 548%
Goldman’s Outlook and Bitcoin ETFs
Despite concerns, Goldman remains optimistic, viewing the halving as a psychological reminder of Bitcoin’s limited supply. They suggest that Bitcoin ETF adoption will shape the medium-term price outlook.
Recent data shows a surge in US-based Bitcoin spot ETFs, with significant assets under management. However, analysts predict a potential pullback post-halving, following the surge in ETF inflows.
Conclusion
While the future remains uncertain, Goldman Sachs emphasizes the importance of monitoring Bitcoin ETF adoption and the evolving supply-demand dynamics in determining Bitcoin’s price trajectory post-halving.
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