{"id":68665,"date":"2023-10-06T11:29:19","date_gmt":"2023-10-06T05:59:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mudrex.com\/blog\/?p=68665"},"modified":"2024-03-21T12:43:38","modified_gmt":"2024-03-21T07:13:38","slug":"mudrex-crypto-market-outlook-october-3-october-9-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mudrex.com\/blog\/mudrex-crypto-market-outlook-october-3-october-9-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Mudrex Crypto Market Outlook | October 3 &#8211; October 9 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-synopsis\">Synopsis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Rising Interest Rates and What It Means For Crypto?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grayscale Move bullish for <a href=\"https:\/\/mudrex.com\/blog\/what-is-ethereum\/\">ETH<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>UBS launches <a href=\"https:\/\/mudrex.com\/blog\/what-is-tokenization-in-blockchain\/\">Tokenized<\/a> Fund on Ethereum<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Biggest winner and loser of the week<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Observations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The impact of rising interest rates on crypto<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We are not a stranger to long-term interest rates i.e the yields on US government bonds rising fast over the last few weeks. This can be attributed to many factors including rising inflation expectations as a result of rising oil prices, and the selling of US bonds by countries like China and Japan to support their currencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This could be an issue for both crypto and stock markets, because rising interest rates are inversely correlated with price action in these markets.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Honestly, the correlation between rising rates and the crypto market has been a lot weaker but there\u2019s evidence to suggest that this correlation could return.Further more, correlation makes sense for <a href=\"https:\/\/mudrex.com\/blog\/what-is-proof-of-stake\/\">POS<\/a> assets like ETH which compete with government bonds for institutional capital.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Think about it. Why would an institution buy and stake ETH which is a risky asset ,when they can buy US bonds , a relatively reliable bet and earn an even higher yield?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mudrex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-10-06-at-11.19.14-AM.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-68666\" width=\"768\" height=\"368\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Figure 1: US Treasury Bonds to pose serious threat to crypto markets<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Grayscale Moves to Convert Its Ethereum Trust to a Spot ETH ETF<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Grayscale Investments in conjunction with NYSE Arca has filed for approval from the U.S. <a href=\"https:\/\/mudrex.com\/blog\/glossary\/securities-and-exchange-commission-sec\/\">Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)<\/a> to convert the Grayscale Ethereum Trust to a spot ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Grayscale\u2019s Ethereum trust houses over $5 billion in assets under management and is bullish for ETH community as they are the largest Ether investment product in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They are also awaiting the approval to convert a BTC trust to a spot ETF as well. This has led to other asset managers jumping on the bandwagon and adopting a bullish sentiment on the future of crypto.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"764\" height=\"401\" src=\"https:\/\/mudrex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/images-11.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-68667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mudrex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/images-11.jpeg 764w, https:\/\/mudrex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/images-11-300x157.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 764px) 100vw, 764px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Figure 2: Grayscale making moves with the ETF filing<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>First Tokenized Fund on Ethereum<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Swiss banking giant UBS has launched a <a href=\"https:\/\/mudrex.com\/blog\/what-is-tokenization-in-blockchain\/\">tokenized<\/a> investment fund on Ethereum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tokenized Variable Capital Company (VCC) fund was launched as part of Singapore\u2019s Project Guardian pilot, an initiative by the MAS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>UBS is hoping to introduce similar pilot programs under this project.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The fund is structured as a <a href=\"https:\/\/mudrex.com\/blog\/smart-contracts\/\">smart contract<\/a> on Ethereum and was launched using the bank\u2019s proprietary tokenization service. It allows UBS Asset Management to perform various functions, such as processing fund subscriptions and redemptions.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"679\" height=\"452\" src=\"https:\/\/mudrex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/images-12.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-68668\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mudrex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/images-12.jpeg 679w, https:\/\/mudrex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/images-12-300x200.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 679px) 100vw, 679px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Figure 3: UBS trials tokenized money market fund on Ethereum<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top gainer of the week: <a href=\"https:\/\/mudrex.com\/blog\/what-is-solana\/\">Solana (SOL)<\/a> up by 25% \u2b06\ufe0f<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"464\" src=\"https:\/\/mudrex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/SOLUSDT_2023-10-03_12-31-20-1024x464.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-68669\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mudrex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/SOLUSDT_2023-10-03_12-31-20-1024x464.png 1024w, https:\/\/mudrex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/SOLUSDT_2023-10-03_12-31-20-300x136.png 300w, https:\/\/mudrex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/SOLUSDT_2023-10-03_12-31-20-768x348.png 768w, https:\/\/mudrex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/SOLUSDT_2023-10-03_12-31-20-1536x696.png 1536w, https:\/\/mudrex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/SOLUSDT_2023-10-03_12-31-20.png 1793w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Figure 4: SOL technical analysis<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Opinions<\/strong>:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fundamental Analysis:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Solana&#8217;s remarkable surge was driven by a remarkable 100%+ increase in its 24-hour trading volume. Additionally, Solana&#8217;s performance in the decentralized finance sector saw significant growth, with a nearly 47% surge in social engagement over the last week reflecting this positive sentiment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Technical Analysis:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the volume, we can anticipate a correction. This is also highlighted with the recent spike in buy volume. We could see the levels of&nbsp; 21.79 tested if we lose our current position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Oscillator indicators: 1 bearish, 8 neutral, 2 bullish<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moving average indicators: 1 bearish, 1 neutral, 13 bullish<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Biggest loser of the week: Toncoin (TON) down by 13.79% \u2b07\ufe0f<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mudrex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/TONUSDT_2023-10-03_12-20-50-1024x464.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-68670\" width=\"768\" height=\"348\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mudrex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/TONUSDT_2023-10-03_12-20-50-1024x464.png 1024w, https:\/\/mudrex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/TONUSDT_2023-10-03_12-20-50-300x136.png 300w, https:\/\/mudrex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/TONUSDT_2023-10-03_12-20-50-768x348.png 768w, https:\/\/mudrex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/TONUSDT_2023-10-03_12-20-50-1536x696.png 1536w, https:\/\/mudrex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/TONUSDT_2023-10-03_12-20-50.png 1793w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Figure 5: TON technical analysis<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Opinions<\/strong>:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fundamental analysis:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>TON has seen a downtrend since it went up by almost 30% recently. We have no reason to believe that TON has bottomed out.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Technical analysis:<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We anticipate that there will be a correction which shall revisit early September levels of 1.95. In case this level fails to hold, we shall see 1.8 being tested as well. We do not recommend buying at current levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Oscillator indicators: 1 bearish, 7 neutral, 3 bullish<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moving Average indicators: 6 bearish, 1 neutral, 8 bullish<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The cryptocurrency market was marked with important events. The impact of rising interest rates could influence investor confidence. This was followed by UBS tokenization and Grayscale filing for the spot ETF with the SEC. The activity in the market suggests that it is moving up.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Synopsis Key Observations The impact of rising interest rates on crypto We are not a stranger to long-term interest rates i.e the yields on US government bonds rising fast over the last few weeks. 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