preston
· 65w
My thoughts on the two biggest things that happened last week w/ Bitcoin.
SAB121 and the in-kind redemption request to the SEC.
https://m.primal.net/OCwy.mp4
My low IQ take: I thought the two measures you discussed might have a positive effect; but I'm not so sure. Banks offering custody might be positive if the ETFs diversify their stacks amongst the banks, rather than relying on Coinbase. On the other hand, some plebs will want to borrow against their Bitcoin in order to avoid capital gains tax (mini-Saylors). This could open up risk of (more) rehypothecation.
As to the 'in kind redemption'... if the PM ETFs can be used as a guide, then GLD and SLV (JPM and HSBC custodians) only allow qualified individuals to withdraw bullion in kind. i.e. big players only. i.e. "it's a big club; and..." As gata.org has documented, these players have seemingly controlled the paper markets (especially silver) for decades.
As Tradfi gets more derivatives to play with, it could be "up the stairs, elevator down". Maybe not as dramatic as the monkey-hammer downs of the silver market, but still scary.
Retail doesn't seem to be buying. These two news events don't seem to have unleashed FUD on the plebs. With the ETFs a reality, and a Trump win behind us, there doesn't seem to be any big BREAKING NEWS on the horizon to excite the imagination.