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Key points from the article:
- JPMorgan warns of potential downside risks in the crypto market due to subdued VC funding flows.
- Analysts believe that a sustained recovery in crypto markets is dependent on a recovery in VC flows.
JPMorgan analysts have raised concerns about potential downside risks in the crypto market, citing subdued venture capital (VC) funding flows into the industry so far this year despite the recent market rebound. They argue that a recovery in crypto VC flows is a necessary condition for a sustained recovery in crypto markets, with current figures lagging behind previous years. Notable VC firms, such as 1kx, Paradigm, Galaxy Digital, Hack VC, and Hivemind Capital, have raised significant funds this year. Crypto hedge funds have also seen an increase in managed assets, reaching an estimated $20 billion in the past six months. Additionally, JPMorgan analysts predict a 50% chance or less of Ethereum ETF approval in May, although the U.S. SEC may come to approve such funds. Overall, the report highlights the importance of VC funding flows for the future growth and stability of the crypto market.
