Trakx Weekly Update: April 14

Key Crypto Market Figures

CTIs Weekly Performance

Markets showed signs of cautious optimism last week after the prior week’s broad selloff. While macro uncertainty continues to weigh on investor sentiment, select crypto narratives saw renewed inflows. Leading the pack was the Trakx DEX CTI, which surged 21.5%. The Trakx DePIN CTI followed closely with a 17% gain.

On the other end, the Trakx BTC Momentum CTI was flat on the week, posting a 0% return — making it the weakest performer in relative terms, as momentum in BTC markets remained muted.

Fear Pulls Back — But Not Gone

The Crypto Fear & Greed Index rebounded modestly to 31, pulling out of “Extreme Fear” territory but still signaling a risk-averse mood. While the worst of the panic may have passed, cautious positioning remains prevalent across crypto and broader risk markets.

Investors Await Clearer Signals

With no new major macro shocks this week, crypto markets were able to regain footing — though volumes remain tepid, and traders are still watching for developments on U.S. monetary policy and any potential retaliatory moves in global trade. The recent tariff announcements continue to cast a shadow, but the absence of further escalations allowed for a short-term bounce in speculative narratives like DePIN and DEX.

Sources: Trakx, Coingecko, Alphavantage

Market Trends

• Bitcoin stabilizes near $84,500 amid tariff ‘fatigue’ – Markets show signs of desensitization to ongoing trade tensions, with BTC holding steady. ​Bitcoin News
• Ripple to acquire credit network Hidden Road for $1.25 billion – Ripple announces acquisition to enhance its reach in traditional finance. ​Fortune
• Trump administration retreats from white-collar criminal enforcement – Significant scaling back of enforcement in areas including crypto market violations. Velaw 
• Critics slam deregulation of crypto as Trump family expands its footprint in industry – Concerns arise over potential conflicts of interest due to the Trump family’s involvement in the crypto sector. The Guardian

​Trakx News

The Trakx team had a great week connecting with fellow builders, investors, and ecosystem players at Paris Blockchain Week! Thank you to everyone who stopped by to chat — exciting things are in motion, and we’re grateful for the support from the Trakx community.

Sources: Coingecko and AlphaVantage

*Return of bitcoin is calculated since 01/05/2020, while CTIs performances were calculated since their respective launch date.
**Includes simulated performance.
***The risk signal is determined according to the historical volatility level, the higher the riskier.

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