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In the final quarter of 2023, Bitcoin’s valuation surged by nearly 70%, signaling a robust recovery of the crypto market and heralding the return of small retail investors. However, the shadows of 2022’s market crash linger, leading these investors to tread more cautiously than they did during the bullish exuberance of 2021. This change in investor sentiment was highlighted in a Bloomberg report, which detailed the slower pace at which retail investors are reengaging with the market. Despite past losses, the allure of potential gains has not waned entirely, with venture capital funding for crypto and blockchain ventures inching up by 2.5% in the same period after a prolonged downturn, suggesting a cautiously optimistic outlook for the sector.
Coinbase, a leading crypto exchange, became a benefactor of this renewed, albeit cautious, interest. Its net revenue from customer transactions saw a remarkable 60% hike in Q4 2023 from the year before, with the retail trading volume on the platform skyrocketing by 164% compared to the third quarter. This surge outpaced institutional trading volumes, indicating a strong retail comeback. Likewise, Robinhood Markets reported a 242% increase in crypto notional volumes in December alone. These indicators suggest that while the market is still below its previous highs, retail investors are slowly returning, encouraged by Bitcoin’s performance and historical trends associated with Bitcoin halving events. Despite a notable uptick in activity, Google search trends and expert commentary suggest that retail engagement has not yet reached the fever pitch of the last bull run, underscoring a more measured and cautious approach in the current investment climate.
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