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Crypto Native Capital 2023 Q3 Investor Letter | Buyside Digest

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Primary Source Intelligence • Q3 2023 Letter Analysis

Crypto Native Capital Quarterly Analysis

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Fund Returns

QTD-11.3%

Annualized-5.6%

Digest Analysis

Quick Take

"Crypto fund positioning for new bull cycle driven by April 2024 Bitcoin halving. Supply shock from halving cuts new issuance in half while potential ETF approvals boost demand."

Executive Summary

The fund declined 11.3% in Q3 2023, underperforming Bitcoin's 11.5% decline but trailing the S&P 500's 3.6% drop. Since inception, the fund is down 5.6% versus Bitcoin's 29.3% decline. The manager believes crypto has left the trough and entered the beginning of a new bull cycle. The core thesis centers on Bitcoin's predictable 4-year halving cycle, with the next halving scheduled for April 2024. This event will cut Bitcoin's inflation rate from 1.7% to 0.83%, creating a structural supply shock as miners have less bitcoin to sell. Combined with potential Bitcoin ETF approvals increasing demand, this supply-demand imbalance historically drives boom phases. The manager views crypto cycles as more predictable than traditional markets due to this programmatic supply reduction. While acknowledging volatility ahead, the outlook is optimistic based on historical patterns showing markets tend to rise from current cycle positioning.

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Signal Matrix

Market Conviction

65%

CautiousHigh

Moderate (65%)

The manager demonstrates moderate-high conviction through detailed cycle analysis and specific catalyst timing (April 2024 halving). However, no individual positions are named or sized, and the letter is more thematic than portfolio-specific, which caps the conviction score below 0.75.

Growth Outlook

75%

BearishBullish

Bullish (75%)

The manager is clearly bullish on crypto markets, stating they are at the beginning of a new bull cycle and that markets tend to go up from here. The language around green shoots and new bull markets is unambiguously positive.

Risk Appetite

50%

DefensiveAggressive

Balanced (50%)

While optimistic about the cycle, the manager doesn't explicitly discuss current positioning changes or risk appetite adjustments. The letter focuses more on cycle analysis than portfolio positioning decisions.

Capital Deployment

De-riskingDeploying

De-risking (0%)

No specific information provided about cash levels, position additions, or capital deployment activities. The letter focuses on cycle positioning rather than tactical portfolio changes.

Forward Guidance

60%

CautiousExpansionary

Neutral (60%)

The manager expresses confidence that markets tend to go up from current levels and encourages investors to enjoy the ride. There's a clear bias toward staying invested through the upcoming cycle rather than defensive positioning.

Language Signal

70%

BearishBullish

Bullish (70%)

Language is predominantly bullish with terms like new bull market, green chutes, enjoy the ride, and markets tend to go up. Risk language is minimal, focused mainly on acknowledging bumps along the way.

Perceived Risk

20%

Low RiskElevated

Low Risk (20%)

Risk discussion is minimal, limited to acknowledging there will be bumps along the way. The manager views crypto cycles as more predictable than traditional markets, suggesting lower perceived risk in the current environment.

Opportunity Density

75%

ScarceAbundant

Abundant (75%)

The manager sees abundant opportunity in the crypto space, describing the beginning of a new bull cycle with structural catalysts in place. The tone suggests a rich opportunity set rather than selective or sparse conditions.

Time Horizon

70%

Short-TermLong-Term

Decade+ (70%)

The manager operates on a multi-year cycle framework, discussing 4-year patterns and positioning for a cycle that extends beyond the April 2024 catalyst. This suggests a medium to long-term investment horizon rather than short-term trading.