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SPAC Deep Dive

Each week we’ll identify and break down for you SPACs that are capturing market share and making an impact.

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul><li>With cryptocurrency prices skyrocketing over 10x since 2020, a host of mining companies, including PrimeBlock, Core Scientific, BitFuFu, Bitdeer, Griid, and Cipher Mining, have either announced or made their public market debuts through SPAC mergers.</li><li>Surging crypto prices, combined with a shortage of ASIC miners (cryptocurrency mining equipment), meant that investors chose to pursue publicly traded mining stocks as an alternative to pursuing the profitable opportunity.</li><li>However, several factors could dampen the interest in crypto mining companies going forward, including fears of extended crypto winter, heightened regulatory scrutiny regarding mining practices, and deteriorating sales &amp; margins.</li></ul>

With cryptocurrency prices skyrocketing over 10x since 2020, a host of mining companies, including PrimeBlock, Core Scientific, BitFuFu, Bitdeer, Griid, and Cipher Mining, have either announced or made their public market debuts through SPAC mergers.Surging crypto prices, combined with a shortage of ASIC miners (cryptocurrency mining equipment), meant that investors chose to pursue publicly traded mining stocks as an alternative to pursuing the profitable opportunity.However, several factors could dampen the interest in crypto mining companies going forward, including fears of extended crypto winter, heightened regulatory scrutiny regarding mining practices, and deteriorating sales &amp; margins.

Macroeconomic and Investing, The Macro Compass

Alfonso Peccatiello (Alf)

Macroeconomic and Investing

The Macro Compass

Actionable investment ideas and unique global macro insights. From the desk of a former Head of $20 bn Investment Portfolio straight to your inbox.

Actionable Investment Ideas

Macroeconomics

<ul><li>Powell’s remarks in the Wall Street Journal interview this week were quite interesting, and markets seem to have noticed: we have seen quite some wild moves, but again the most relevant price action is happening under the surface.</li><li>In such a choppy market environment, systematic risk management techniques and a data-driven investment approach are key to tell the forest from the trees and reduce drawdowns in your portfolio.</li><li>Powell played the hawkish horn again, and markets are reacting in quite some interesting ways.</li></ul>

Powell’s remarks in the Wall Street Journal interview this week were quite interesting, and markets seem to have noticed: we have seen quite some wild moves, but again the most relevant price action is happening under the surface.In such a choppy market environment, systematic risk management techniques and a data-driven investment approach are key to tell the forest from the trees and reduce drawdowns in your portfolio.Powell played the hawkish horn again, and markets are reacting in quite some interesting ways.

Cross-Asset Liquidity Strategist, CrossBorder Capital

Michael J. Howell

Cross-Asset Liquidity Strategist

Implementing Research Using Alt Data & AI

CrossBorder Capital

CrossBorder Capital is a London-based independent investment advisory firm. Founded in 1996, it exploits a gap in the investment arena by focusing on Central bank liquidity. 

It specialises in the monitoring and analysis of global liquidity flows - an important determinant of asset prices, from currencies through to bonds, equities and real estate.

CrossBorder Capital implements its investment strategy and currently manages over US$ 350m.


Cross Asset Strategy

<ul>
<li>Cryptocurrencies may be a better hedge against <em>monetary inflation</em> than gold bullion</li>
<li>Crypto-universe shows a tight, systematic relationship with <em>Global Liquidity</em>
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<li>Since the COVID Crisis a 25% rise in Global Liquidity has triggered a 600% jump in cryptocurrency values, i.e. a 25 times multiplier</li>
<li>With Global Liquidity slated to slow markedly in 2022. Could crypto prices tumble?</li>
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Cryptocurrencies may be a better hedge against monetary inflation than gold bullion
Crypto-universe shows a tight, systematic relationship with Global Liquidity

Since the COVID Crisis a 25% rise in Global Liquidity has triggered a 600% jump in cryptocurrency values, i.e. a 25 times multiplier
With Global Liquidity slated to slow markedly in 2022. Could crypto prices tumble?


Crypto-Boom Or Tantrum? How Global Liquidity Drives Bitcoin, Ethereum and Other Cryptocurrencies

Pan-Asia Tactical Market Calls (Quant-Driven), MRM Research

Nico Rosti

Pan-Asia Tactical Market Calls (Quant-Driven)

MRM Research

Quantitative Research

Equity Derivatives

CME Micro Bitcoin Futures / Equity Derivatives

<ul>
<li>Bitcoin (BTCUSD) has lost around 52% of its value since the peak at 125k in the end of September 2025 to the 60k bottom last week. Now trading at 69k. </li>
<li>The latest leg of this sell off may be some sort of capitulation, our WEEKLY model is showing that BTCUSD spot has reached extremely oversold levels.</li>
<li>This insight is for those interested in adding a speculative asset to their portfolio, maybe via <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/cme-micro-bitcoin-futures" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:35354:1" rel="noopener">CME Micro Bitcoin Futures</a> or Bitcoin ETFs.</li>
</ul>


Bitcoin (BTCUSD) has lost around 52% of its value since the peak at 125k in the end of September 2025 to the 60k bottom last week. Now trading at 69k. 
The latest leg of this sell off may be some sort of capitulation, our WEEKLY model is showing that BTCUSD spot has reached extremely oversold levels.
This insight is for those interested in adding a speculative asset to their portfolio, maybe via CME Micro Bitcoin Futures or Bitcoin ETFs.


Bitcoin Tactical View: The Bottom Is Near, BUY Opportunity?

Specialising in Fintech - Research and Development, Kiitot

Tatja Karkkainen

Specialising in Fintech - Research and Development

Kiitot

Tatja specialises in digital assets and machine learning. She has authored a number of academic papers relating to network effects, financial inclusion, crypto futures and FOMO. Her interest lies especially in predicting long term value. She has had a long and successful track record in institutional investor relationship management, IT and alternative investments. PhD in (Finance) Fintech, MA in Politics, BA in International Relations and Politics. CAIA, IMC, Series 3.

Crypto

<ul>
<li>Sky operates a synergistic model comprising the SKY governance token and USDS stablecoin, functioning as a decentralised central bank that captures value from a portfolio of RWAs and on-chain lending.</li>
<li>The protocol’s flagship Sky Savings Rate (SSR) currently offers a 4% yield that tracks the U.S. Treasury Notes, effectively establishing USDS as the on-chain equivalent of a risk-free dollar instrument.</li>
<li>With over 86% of the legacy supply successfully migrated, Sky represents a fairly defensive investment that offers diversifying returns. </li>
</ul>


Sky operates a synergistic model comprising the SKY governance token and USDS stablecoin, functioning as a decentralised central bank that captures value from a portfolio of RWAs and on-chain lending.
The protocol’s flagship Sky Savings Rate (SSR) currently offers a 4% yield that tracks the U.S. Treasury Notes, effectively establishing USDS as the on-chain equivalent of a risk-free dollar instrument.
With over 86% of the legacy supply successfully migrated, Sky represents a fairly defensive investment that offers diversifying returns. 


Sky (SKY): Building Resilient Infrastructure for DeFi Income

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Digital Gold Rush

The current environment parallels that of the bear market seen in digital assets in 2018. The Global Cryptocurrency Market Cap has fallen from...

subSPAC

Let The Macro Polar Stars Guide You

Powell’s remarks in the Wall Street Journal interview this week were quite interesting, and markets seem to have noticed: we have seen quite some...

Alfonso Peccatiello (Alf)

Crypto-Boom Or Tantrum? How Global Liquidity Drives Bitcoin, Ethereum and Other Cryptocurrencies

Global Liquidity lifts many boats, but it seems to cause cryptocurrency values to rocket. They have become an ideal monetary hedge. But what is the...

Michael J. Howell

Bitcoin Tactical View: The Bottom Is Near, BUY Opportunity?

Bitcoin dropped -52% from 125k (peak) to 60k last week, now trading at 69k. The sell-off may be a capitulation, BTCUSD reached extremely oversold...

Nico Rosti

Sky (SKY): Building Resilient Infrastructure for DeFi Income

Sky DeFi ecosystems aims to offer a blue-chip, risk-free rate instrument; USDS stablecoin governed by the SKY DAO governance token.

Tatja Karkkainen

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Digital Gold Rush

The current environment parallels that of the bear market seen in digital assets in 2018. The Global Cryptocurrency Market Cap has fallen from...

subSPAC

Let The Macro Polar Stars Guide You

Powell’s remarks in the Wall Street Journal interview this week were quite interesting, and markets seem to have noticed: we have seen quite some...

Alfonso Peccatiello (Alf)

Crypto-Boom Or Tantrum? How Global Liquidity Drives Bitcoin, Ethereum and Other Cryptocurrencies

Global Liquidity lifts many boats, but it seems to cause cryptocurrency values to rocket. They have become an ideal monetary hedge. But what is the...

Michael J. Howell

Bitcoin Tactical View: The Bottom Is Near, BUY Opportunity?

​Bitcoin dropped -52% from 125k (peak) to 60k last week, now trading at 69k. The sell-off may be a capitulation, BTCUSD reached extremely oversold...

Nico Rosti

Sky (SKY): Building Resilient Infrastructure for DeFi Income

Sky DeFi ecosystems aims to offer a blue-chip, risk-free rate instrument; USDS stablecoin governed by the SKY DAO governance token.

Tatja Karkkainen

Bitcoin dropped -52% from 125k (peak) to 60k last week, now trading at 69k. The sell-off may be a capitulation, BTCUSD reached extremely oversold...