Coinbase Going Public Is the Bitcoin Bull Market's First Big Test
This inflection point moment could have major implications for where markets head next
Apr 12, 2021
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Coinbase is set to go public via direct listing on Wednesday.
This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io.
Coinbase is set to go public via direct listing on Wednesday.
In today’s episode, NLW breaks down why this is the current bull market’s first big test, looking at:
- Mainstream narratives
- Institutional liquidity
- Retail participation
- Spillover effects
- The direction in which we head next
What’s clear is that this bull run does not equal 2017 and will be shaped by a largely different set of forces.
See also: So, Is This a Bitcoin Supercycle or What?
Byzantine General’s overview thread: https://twitter.com/ByzGeneral/status/1381095621017354240
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