Ripple (XRPUSD)

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What is a crypto hedge fund?
https://capital.com/crypto-hedge-funds

"...According to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), hedge funds are investment vehicles that pool money from various investors with the goal of getting positive returns.

Hedge funds are typically limited to wealthier investors who can afford higher management fees and the risks of hedge-fund investing. Moreover, participation in hedge fund investing also demands a high minimum deposit.

The SEC added that hedge funds are not regulated as heavily as mutual funds. They have more leeway to pursue high-risk investments and strategies by using leverage, short-selling and other speculative financial instruments..."

Crypto hedge funds and venture capital firms
"...As crypto hedge funds and institutional cryptocurrency investment firms typically invest a big chunk of funds in coins and token – much higher than an average retail investor – they possess high liquidity in an asset. This increases their influence on the price, which is why it’s important for retail investors to be aware of what institutional players are doing.

It should be noted that not all the companies mentioned in this article are cryptocurrency hedge funds. Some are venture capital firms that assert equal or more influence over cryptocurrency markets, like their hedge fund counterparts..."

Bitcoin and Ether ETFs entice short sellers.
https://www.spglobal.com/marketintelligence/en/mi/research-analysis/bitcoin-and-ether-etfs-entice-short-sellers.html

Bitcoin rally could mean more pain for hedge fund short - J.P. Morgan
https://seekingalpha.com/news/4044358-bitcoins-price-could-be-more-linked-to-hf-shorts-upside-than-thought-jp-morgan

This Crypto Hedge Fund Is Shorting XRP and Zcash – Here’s Why
Daily Hodl Staff February 11, 2020
https://dailyhodl.com/2020/02/11/this-crypto-hedge-fund-is-shorting-xrp-and-zcash-heres-why/

interesting...apparently there are 'hedge funds' out there targeting altcoins...like XRP...makes one wonder what they are up to nowadays...'reading the tea leaves'...good luck to all...