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E Fund "Quits Drinking"

"Yi Fang Da 'Gives Up Alcohol'" - Summary The article analyzes the recent portfolio adjustments of star fund manager Zhang Kun, focusing on his flagship funds, the Yi Fang Da Blue Chip Select and Yi Fang Da Quality Select. The key trend highlighted is a significant and ongoing reduction in exposure to the consumer sector, particularly liquor (baijiu) stocks like Kweichow Moutai and Wuliangye, which were once core holdings. This shift is driven by several factors: a downturn in the consumer sector's business cycle post-pandemic, with slowing earnings growth for major players; a change in consumer behavior towards value over premium brands; and high channel inventory pressures, especially in the liquor industry. These fundamentals have led to a prolonged phase of valuation contraction for consumer stocks. Concurrently, market capital has rotated aggressively towards the high-growth technology sector, especially AI-related chains, which have dominated fund inflows. This style shift has further diminished the attractiveness of traditional consumer "core assets" for many funds. As a result, Zhang Kun's funds have drastically cut their consumer stock allocations. For example, the Blue Chip Select's baijiu holding proportion has fallen from over 40% to around 20%, and its overall top 10 holdings concentration dropped sharply. This mirrors a broader trend in the active equity fund industry, where allocations to consumer staples have plummeted to multi-year lows while technology holdings have surged. The article concludes that while the consumer sector's valuations are now at historical lows, offering some margin of safety, the fundamental outlook remains challenging due to weak macro consumption recovery and intense internal competition. Therefore, the sector is likely to see only sporadic rebounds rather than a sustained recovery, continuing to weigh on the performance of funds still heavily invested in it. Zhang Kun's timely reduction of Korean semiconductor holdings in his Asia Select fund amid a market crash is also noted as a contrast to his domestic strategy.

marsbit7h ago

E Fund "Quits Drinking"

marsbit7h ago

Aave Whale "Midnight Pump" Drains Borrowers of $6 Million Every Night, Who's Behind This?

A "whale" is repeatedly causing interest rate spikes on Aave's USDC pool by temporarily withdrawing nearly $190 million in liquidity every night around 23:30 UTC and returning it within an hour. This action, tracked to a specific Ethereum address, spikes the pool's utilization above its 92% target, sharply increasing variable borrowing rates for all users in the pool during that window. Analysis suggests this is likely a fund performing a daily compliance ritual—withdrawing funds to prove ownership for a snapshot before redepositing them. While the time window for these withdrawals has tightened from June to July, the practice imposes a significant cost. Calculations show this activity costs borrowers in the pool an extra $1.7 million per year. For context, a single $1 million loan incurs about $3,280 in extra annual interest. The transparency of DeFi exposes how traditional financial compliance processes can create a hidden tax for decentralized finance users, highlighting a need for adapted regulatory frameworks.

marsbitYesterday 04:51

Aave Whale "Midnight Pump" Drains Borrowers of $6 Million Every Night, Who's Behind This?

marsbitYesterday 04:51

Cardano And $67.5 Million In Bitcoin, What Happened With 1,090 BTC?

Litigation expert Thomas Braziel has raised questions about the Cardano Foundation regarding 1,090 BTC (worth approx. $67.5M) it allegedly received. Records show these funds were allocated to the Foundation's legal predecessor, the Isle of Man Foundation, which was dissolved in 2025. This occurred around Cardano's ICO, where about 108,000 BTC was raised. Braziel notes the Isle of Man Foundation involved Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson, who later served as an "Enforcer" in the structure. He questions governance and potential conflicts, as the ICO's terms referenced a "Foundation" before the Swiss Cardano Foundation existed. Most BTC and ADA from the ICO went to affiliated for-profit development entities. The expert is not alleging wrongdoing but seeks answers on independent reviews, conflict disclosures, protections for ICO participants, and the specific whereabouts of the 1,090 BTC. Cardano's ADA price was around $0.16 at the time of reporting.

bitcoinist06/10 19:31

Cardano And $67.5 Million In Bitcoin, What Happened With 1,090 BTC?

bitcoinist06/10 19:31

Ethereum ETFs Attract $82M In Inflows While Bitcoin Funds Bleed

Ethereum spot ETFs attracted significant net inflows of $82 million on Monday, marking a positive reversal after a prolonged period of capital outflows since early May. In contrast, Bitcoin spot ETFs continued to experience net outflows, with $91 million leaving on the same day. This divergence suggests shifting investor preference towards Ethereum within the regulated ETF space. While Ethereum's price has recovered slightly to around $1,670 from recent lows below $1,600, Bitcoin funds have struggled to attract consistent inflows. The data highlights a notable trend where ETF investors are currently showing more interest in Ethereum compared to Bitcoin.

bitcoinist06/10 03:32

Ethereum ETFs Attract $82M In Inflows While Bitcoin Funds Bleed

bitcoinist06/10 03:32

Over $31 Million Stolen from Humanity, Is the Team Behind It Paving the Way for a New Project?

The article reports a major security incident involving Humanity Protocol (H), resulting in over $31 million stolen. The team attributes the hack to a private key leak from a Humanity Foundation member, leading to a rapid sale of H tokens and a 90% price drop. However, prominent on-chain investigator ZachXBT suggests the event might be an "exit scam" orchestrated by the team, rather than an external hack. This suspicion is fueled by the team's controversial history, including past management failures, legal issues, and previous scandals like outsourced technology and problematic airdrops. Further investigation reveals that the core team behind Humanity is already involved with a new project called "Everything," which recently secured funding. This has led to community speculation that the alleged hack is a deliberate scheme to abandon the H project while shifting focus and resources to their new venture, leaving investors to bear the losses. The article questions whether this is a genuine security failure or a premeditated "rug pull" strategy.

Odaily星球日报06/09 04:54

Over $31 Million Stolen from Humanity, Is the Team Behind It Paving the Way for a New Project?

Odaily星球日报06/09 04:54

Strategy Watch #4

Strategy Watch #4 provides a monthly institutional analysis of digital asset fund performance and allocation trends. The report covers six sections. Key findings for April show mixed capital flows: Bitcoin outflows eased significantly, nearing neutral, while stablecoin inflows surged to multi-month highs, indicating a defensive rotation into dollar instruments. Ethereum remained in persistent net outflow. ETF and DAT flows were positive for Bitcoin, while Ethereum flows staged a notable late-month reversal from deep outflows to meaningful inflows. However, DeFi TVL on Ethereum reversed its March stabilization, with accelerated outflows suggesting sustained allocator caution toward on-chain yield strategies. CME basis yields for both BTC and ETH deteriorated sharply, turning deeply negative as futures moved into backwardation, removing carry opportunities. Across strategies, all sub-strategies posted gains for the month, a rare alignment. Despite a more constructive market backdrop, manager cash levels climbed to multi-year highs, indicating selective and cautious positioning. The report also includes a DeFi/Yield strategy deep dive, on-chain vault performance analysis, and updates on institutional allocations, including rising pension fund activity.

insights.glassnode05/22 14:48

Strategy Watch #4

insights.glassnode05/22 14:48

Lattice Capital Founder: Crypto VC, Believing is Seeing

In the face of a significant contraction in crypto VC funding, industry observers debate whether this signals a decline in crypto's appeal or a sign of market maturation. While some investors are leaving crypto entirely or diversifying into other high-growth sectors like AI, Lattice Capital co-founder Regan Bozman argues for staying the course. He expresses skepticism about crypto funds successfully pivoting to AI or deep tech, citing intense competition and lack of inherent advantage. Bozman believes the current crypto downturn, with fewer founders and less capital, actually presents a prime investment opportunity for those who are truly committed. He contends that the crypto financial infrastructure is only 5% built, with massive growth potential remaining in areas like non-USD stablecoins and crypto-based financial applications in global markets. The key is to focus on early-stage, specialized opportunities that larger funds may overlook.

marsbit04/23 02:45

Lattice Capital Founder: Crypto VC, Believing is Seeing

marsbit04/23 02:45

Treasuries and yield funds – Is this the next phase of tokenization?

Tokenized finance is experiencing significant growth, with BNB Chain's tokenized asset market cap reaching a record $16.6 billion, more than doubling year-over-year. The broader tokenized funds market has expanded to $31.9 billion, driven primarily by yield-bearing products rather than simple stablecoins. While Tether and USDC remain the largest issuers, faster growth is occurring among smaller players like Ondo Finance, Maple Finance, and Centrifuge. The trend highlights a shift beyond cash proxies toward income-generating on-chain assets, signaling a new phase in asset tokenization.

ambcrypto04/10 05:05

Treasuries and yield funds – Is this the next phase of tokenization?

ambcrypto04/10 05:05

Drift Protocol halts operations after suspected $285m exploit as funds move across wallets

Drift Protocol has halted deposits and withdrawals after confirming an active attack, with initial estimated losses around $285 million. Blockchain security firm PeckShield reported the losses span multiple assets, including $71.4M in USDC and $159.3M in JLP, among others. The attacker has begun moving funds across wallets, likely to obscure transaction trails. Unverified reports suggest the exploit may have involved a compromised administrative key, allowing manipulation of protocol parameters, though this remains unconfirmed. The incident reflects a trend of sophisticated DeFi attacks targeting governance and internal controls. An investigation is ongoing with no timeline for restoring operations.

ambcrypto04/01 20:03

Drift Protocol halts operations after suspected $285m exploit as funds move across wallets

ambcrypto04/01 20:03

Hostplus Eyes Bitcoin Investment Option for Retirement Funds

Hostplus, an Australian superannuation fund managing A$150 billion in assets, is planning to offer bitcoin and other digital asset investment options through its self-directed Choiceplus program. This would allow members to allocate a portion of their retirement savings to crypto, pending regulatory and internal approvals. Chief Investment Officer Sam Sicilia cited growing member demand and the maturation of the crypto market as key reasons. The fund is also considering a broader range of digital assets, including tokenized exposures like music rights. While the Australian pension industry has been cautious, the U.S. has seen proactive steps to include crypto in retirement plans. The offering could be available as early as the next financial year.

TheNewsCrypto03/24 06:02

Hostplus Eyes Bitcoin Investment Option for Retirement Funds

TheNewsCrypto03/24 06:02

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