Bitcoin's rollercoaster week and FTX creditor payouts - Crypto Roundup

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In this week's episode of Crypto Roundup, Billy Farrington discusses the current state of bitcoin and the broader cryptocurrency market. Bitcoin experienced a significant drop early in the week, shedding several percentage points each day from Monday to Wednesday, before rebounding slightly with a 3% gain on Thursday. Factors contributing to this volatility include a reduction in exchange-traded fund (ETF) inflows, which fell below $12 billion, and lower general trading volumes as confirmed by SEC data. Farrington attributes the mild recovery to weaker US economic indicators, particularly poor employment figures, which have negatively impacted the dollar, inadvertently benefiting bitcoin. Furthermore, Farrington provides updates on the FTX's restructuring process following its collapse in November 2022. He reports a successful recovery of funds, with creditors not only set to receive their initial investments back but also additional compensation including interest. The restructuring has managed to secure between $14 to $16 billion, nearly double the owed amount, leaving a surplus after creditor repayment. This situation is unusual compared to typical Chapter 11 outcomes and raises questions about the future allocation of the excess funds. #proactiveinvestors #cryptoroundup #CryptoNews, #BitcoinUpdate, #FTXRecovery, #CryptocurrencyMarket, #BillyFarrington, #CryptoRoundUp, #BitcoinVolatility, #ETFInflows, #CryptoTrading, #BitcoinRecovery, #USDEconomy, #DigitalCurrency, #CryptoInvestment, #BankruptcyRecovery, #CryptoExchanges, #FinancialMarkets, #InvestmentReturn, #MarketInsights, #EconomicImpact, #CryptoTrends #invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews