China Evergrande Group faced a pivotal moment in court as it sought approval for its debt-restructuring plan. Unfortunately, the court’s decision on Monday mandated the liquidation of the real estate powerhouse. This development not only intensifies the real estate crisis but also casts a shadow over the world’s second-largest economy.
With Evergrande’s value plummeting by over 90 percent in the past year, the outlook appears challenging for a spectrum of investors, from banks to property buyers and fellow real estate entities. Adding complexity, the Chinese government is grappling with negative inflation, currently around -0.3 percent.
Understanding Evergrande’s Debt: By the Numbers
To grasp the scale of the Evergrande crisis, consider this: the company’s debt surpasses four times the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of El Salvador and equals the combined debts of Chile, Romania, and Finland. The fallout extends beyond financial institutions; Evergrande, a significant employer, directly and indirectly impacts countless livelihoods. Additionally, the global supply chain faces disruptions as the company sourced building materials from various countries.
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(Harsh) Lessons Learned
The collapse of Evergrande serves as a significant lesson for investors who favored real estate over digital assets like Bitcoin. As the real estate giant falters, Hong Kong-based Harvest Global Investment, a leading fund manager, takes a strategic step by applying to launch spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This move hints at a rising demand for digital assets in the region.
Despite short-term market turbulence caused by profit-taking and recent Bitcoin sell-offs by Grayscale Investments, on-chain data reveals active accumulation by Bitcoin whales.
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