Here is the Korean reading lesson in HTML format:
1. Introduction to the text
This article discusses the recent comments made by Cathie Wood, the CEO of Ark Invest and a prominent Bitcoin bull, regarding her revised long-term price prediction for Bitcoin. Despite lowering her previous $150,000 target by 20% to $120,000, Wood maintains a positive outlook on Bitcoin’s role as a “digital gold” and the growth potential of the overall cryptocurrency market.
2. Vocabulary
| Korean Word | Romanization | English Meaning | Contextual Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 비트코인 | bitkorin | Bitcoin | Bitcoin is a digital currency that is not controlled by any government or central bank. |
| 이대로 | idaero | like this, in this way | If Bitcoin continues on this path, it may face significant challenges. |
| 가다간 | gadagan | if it goes on like this | If Bitcoin continues on this path, it may face significant challenges. |
| 돌연 | dollyeon | suddenly, abruptly | Cathie Wood, who is known as a prominent Bitcoin bull, suddenly changed her tune. |
| 말 바꾼 | mal bakkun | to change one’s mind, to revise one’s opinion | Cathie Wood, who is known as a prominent Bitcoin bull, suddenly changed her tune. |
| 돈나무 언니 | donnamu unni | sister/lady who is like a “money tree” | Cathie Wood, who is known as a prominent Bitcoin bull, suddenly changed her tune. |
| 강세 | gangse | bullish, upward trend | Cathie Wood is known as a representative Bitcoin bull in the industry. |
| ceo는 | sio-eoneun | the CEO | The CEO of Ark Invest, Cathie Wood, has adjusted her long-term Bitcoin price forecast. |
| 낮춘 | najchun | to lower, to reduce | Cathie Wood has lowered her previous $150,000 target by around 20% to $120,000. |
| 낙관적인 | nakgwanjeogin | optimistic | However, Cathie Wood maintains an optimistic view that Bitcoin will play the role of “digital gold.” |
3. The main text in both Korean and English
이번 발언은 업계에서 대표적인 비트코인 강세론자로 꼽히는 우드 CEO가 장기 전망을 조정한 것이어서 주목된다. 그는 기존 제시치였던 150만달러에서 20%가량인 30만달러를 낮춘 셈이다. 다만 우드 CEO는 비트코인이 ‘디지털 금’ 역할을 할 것이라는 낙관적인 입장은 유지했다.
This statement has drawn attention as it is a revision of the long-term forecast by Cathie Wood, who is regarded as a representative Bitcoin bull in the industry. She has lowered her previous target of $150,000 by around 20% to $120,000. However, CEO Wood maintains an optimistic view that Bitcoin will play the role of “digital gold.”
그는 “비트코인은 글로벌 통화 시스템이자 새로운 자산군의 선두 주자이며, 기술 그 자체”라며 “기관들은 이제 막 이 분야에 발을 담그기 시작했고, 아직 갈 길이 멀다”고 말했다. 이어 “정부 감독 없이 완전히 디지털화된 글로벌 통화 시스템이자 매우 사적인 영역이어서 거대한 개념”이라며 “전체 시장이 커질 것”이라고 내다봤다.
He said, “Bitcoin is a global currency system and a leader in a new asset class, and it is the technology itself.” He added that “institutions have just begun to dip their toes into this field, and there is still a long way to go.” He also said, “It is a huge concept as a fully digitized global currency system without government supervision and a very private domain,” and predicted that “the entire market will grow.”
최근 비트코인 가격은 시장에서 큰 폭의 조정을 받고 있다. 지난 4일 10만달러 아래로 떨어지며 약 5개월 만에 최저치를 기록했고, 이날 미 동부시간 낮 12시 기준으로는 10만1000달러대에서 거래됐다.
Recently, the price of Bitcoin has undergone a significant correction in the market. On April 4th, it fell below $100,000, recording the lowest level in about 5 months, and as of 12 PM Eastern Time on this day, it was traded in the range of $101,000.
4. Reading comprehension questions
- What is the main focus of this article?
- What is Cathie Wood’s revised long-term price prediction for Bitcoin, and how does it differ from her previous forecast?
- Despite lowering her price target, what is Cathie Wood’s overall outlook on Bitcoin’s role and the growth potential of the cryptocurrency market?
- How have recent Bitcoin prices performed in the market?
- What key reasons does Cathie Wood provide for her optimistic view on Bitcoin’s future?
5. Cultural and historical notes
Cathie Wood is a prominent figure in the cryptocurrency industry, known for her bullish stance on Bitcoin and other digital assets. Her revised price prediction for Bitcoin has drawn significant attention, as she is considered a leading voice in the field. This reflects the ongoing debate and uncertainty surrounding the long-term trajectory of the cryptocurrency market, which continues to evolve and capture the interest of both institutional and retail investors worldwide.