Crypto

Bitcoin price now makes no sense, will be completely different in 2027-2028

An analysis says bitcoin should be trading at a higher value than it is now because markets are not properly reflecting the macroeconomic environment and structural changes in digital assets. Keyrock CEO and co-founder Kevin de Patoul said bitcoin failed to rise as much as expected despite regulatory progress and growing institutional investment. He said institutions often sell first in periods of stress, limiting gains. He expects on-chain transition in traditional capital markets to accelerate in 2027-2028.

Finance

Triple bet on Korea ETFs in U.S. market: why overseas retail investors hesitate to return

South Korean retail investors who buy U.S. stocks are choosing U.S.-listed Korea-related exchange-traded funds rather than shifting funds back to domestic shares, despite a rally in the local market. A stronger dollar linked to the Middle East situation is also boosting expectations for currency gains. Meanwhile, a key incentive to encourage repatriation, the return account plan, is stalled in the National Assembly, raising questions about the policy’s effectiveness.