Relative-Value Strategies Beat Directional Bets as Crypto Volatility Bites

Crypto funds opened 2026 with losses and defensive positioning, according to a February 18 survey by Presto Research and Otos Data. The report shows investors shifting toward relative-value and market-neutral trades as macro uncertainty and price swings weigh on directional bets. Market-Neutral Funds Outperform as Directional Strategies Sink According...
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Bitcoin Slips To $66,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Stall Below Key Levels

Bitcoin fell to $66,000 on renewed macro-driven selling, while major altcoins remain pinned below critical resistance. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $66,526.02 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $1,959.58 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $81.39 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.44 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.09919 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.056341 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows...
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Tyler Muir: Financial crises amplify asset price drops, why recovery dynamics differ from economic activity, and the rise of populism post-crisis | Macro Musings

Financial crises have a more profound impact on asset markets than ordinary recessions. Asset prices drop more during financial crises due to an extra risk premium channel. Asset markets typically recover faster than economic activity post-crisis. The post Tyler Muir: Financial crises amplify asset price drops, why recovery dynamics...
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