Crypto Financing Active Despite 5X Dip In Private Funds, Says Ex-ARK Invest Advisor

Chris Burniske, the founder of Placeholder Capital and former ARK Invest advisor, says the cryptocurrency private financing sector is undergoing its most active phase in recent times.

In a series of tweets, Burniske shared his insights on the current state of crypto investments, noting significant changes compared to previous years.

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In the tweets, Burniske highlighted a prevalent challenge: Despite the emergence of numerous promising projects, private capital availability has reduced considerably.

He estimates that private funds are currently about five times scarcer than they were just a few years ago.

Elaborating on the relationship between public and private markets, Burniske pointed out that the trends in public markets significantly influence private funding.

A boom in public markets often translates to a surge in private investments.

Conversely, a downturn in the public sector leads to a slump in the private domain.

The rapidity of adjustments in the public market, which is marked-to-market more swiftly than its private counterpart, also plays a role.

Burniske mentioned that public market valuations serve as an indicator for potential exits, shaping the optimism levels of private market investors.

Burniske's tweets also touched upon the prevailing sentiment in the market, suggesting that the consensus might be veering too much towards bearishness.

He indicated that the market is nearing a point where most are becoming overly cautious, suggesting a potential "credit event & flush."

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However, he believes that any drop, given the current lows, would likely be minor.

Interestingly, Burniske hinted at the possibility of an unexpected positive turn in the market that might catch many unprepared.

He speculated on a potential downturn in September, followed by a rally during the holiday season. Looking further ahead, he forecasted the first rate cut in the first half of 2024, leading up to the elections.

Burniske ended on an optimistic note, stating that while risks might get a respite from changing rates and liquidity trends, significant election wins could provide a substantial boost to the crypto sector.

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