Summary Bitcoin beat major asset classes in 2019 despite the fluctuations. Ex-BTC market cap ended flat, but smaller altcoins outperformed. Key themes to watch: Halving, DeFi, CBDC, and more. Bitcoin outperformed major asset classes massively in 2019 despite a volatile market condition. The performance highlights bitcoin’s character as an effective hedge of global risks and […]The post Key Factors Influencing Bitcoin and Crypto Markets – A Look Back at 2019 for the Year Ahead appeared first on The Daily Hodl.