XRP's price recovery above $1.16 is supported by large holders accumulating tokens and reducing exchange deposits, while US spot XRP ETFs continue to attract fresh capital, signaling increased conviction and sustained demand.
China Merchants Securities, a leading Chinese brokerage, ceased market making for the mainland's only South Korea-focused ETF and five other QDII products. This move, described as commercial, aligns with Beijing's efforts to stabilize capital markets amidst significant volatility in South Korea's KOSPI index.
Bitcoin's stabilization near $64,000, aided by ETF inflows, is threatened by rising oil prices due to US-Iran conflict disrupting the Strait of Hormuz, potentially reigniting inflation concerns. Concurrently, a $2.3 billion stablecoin reserve contraction on major exchanges and concentrated leveraged longs near $57,000 leave the market vulnerable to a sharper decline.
XRP demand is showing signs of weakening, with significant outflows from US spot ETFs and a decline in futures open interest. XRPL activity also shows reduced user participation, though institutional adoption of the ledger for tokenized assets is growing, potentially reviving demand for XRP.
US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded their first weekly net inflow in over two months, attracting $197 million and ending an eight-week streak of outflows. Bitcoin prices rose 3% to over $64,000. Spot Ethereum ETFs also saw inflows, suggesting reduced investor aggression in crypto exposure.
Chinese investors withdrew a record $2.91 billion from domestic gold ETFs in June, driven by a stock market surge and a strong yuan, according to the World Gold Council. This led to the worst single month on record for Asian gold ETFs, despite strong inflows in the first half of the year.
US spot Bitcoin ETFs saw nearly $500 million in inflows over two trading sessions, ending a streak of outflows. However, demand in the broader spot market remains weak, indicated by a persistent negative Coinbase Premium Index and negative on-chain demand metrics, suggesting a relief rally rather than confirmed accumulation.
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) is launching proprietary benchmarks and related investment products, including an ETF tracking its HKEX Tech 100 Index, to capitalize on the AI-driven tech rally and evolving market demands.
US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced their largest 30-day net outflow of $6.35 billion since their January 2024 launch, signaling waning institutional investor sentiment amid a crypto bear market and macroeconomic pressures.
Franklin Templeton filed with the SEC to launch two ETFs that would reinvest stock dividends into Bitcoin exposure, aiming to integrate crypto into traditional portfolios without direct upfront investment.
Bitcoin's largest institutional buyers, including ETFs and corporate treasuries, are showing signs of strain with significant outflows and reduced trading volumes. This shift raises questions about the cryptocurrency's role in institutional portfolios and its ability to sustain price levels above $60,000.
SpaceX's upcoming IPO is generating significant buzz, but experts advise caution for individual investors. Alternative investment avenues include mutual funds and ETFs, which offer diversified exposure to SpaceX and other anticipated IPOs like Anthropic and OpenAI, mitigating the risks associated with direct IPO purchases.
Bitcoin's price has fallen 12% amid heavy selling from ETFs, speculators, and miners. However, the derivatives market shows a record number of short positions, setting up a potential short squeeze if selling pressure eases.
An institutional investor executed a $1.26 billion off-exchange trade in BlackRock's IBIT, selling at a loss. NYDIG analysis suggests a targeted, urgent retreat due to market headwinds, debunking arbitrage theories.
Institutional investors have pulled nearly $2.7 billion from Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs in two weeks, but are rotating into Solana, Hyperliquid, and XRP funds, signaling a maturing market rather than a broad digital asset retreat.
Hyperliquid (HYPE) price surged past $50, driven by strong early demand for its spot ETFs, which outperformed Bitcoin and Ethereum products on a market-cap-adjusted basis. The platform's expansion into non-crypto markets and its unique fee structure are attracting institutional interest.
The Roundhill Memory ETF (DRAM) reached $9.8 billion in assets under management in 43 days, the fastest for any ETF, driven by demand for high-bandwidth memory chips crucial for AI. Despite Friday's trading pressure, DRAM is up over 80% since inception.
XRP faces a divided market with institutional demand and ETF inflows contrasting with bearish derivatives positioning, as Ripple expands its prime brokerage and XRP Ledger upgrades show increased institutional activity.
A high-stakes tug-of-war is unfolding in the digital asset markets as Bitcoin wrestles with the critical $80,000 threshold. While long-term holders are capitalizing on the recent surge to lock in massive profits, a relentless wave of institutional capital flowing into exchange-traded funds is absorbing the sell-off, keeping hopes for a near-term rally toward $90,000 firmly […] The post Bitcoin sellers take profits above $80,000, but ETF demand keeps $90,000 rally hopes alive appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan says Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) has been the single biggest factor in Bitcoin's 20% rally from its February low, adding $7.2 billion in Bitcoin over the past eight weeks. The corporate treasury firm now holds 818,334 BTC, surpassing BlackRock's 812,300, and could overtake Satoshi Nakamoto's estimated 1.1 million coins within two years if it maintains its current pace. Strategy's perpetual preferred stock STRC, yielding 11.5%, is funding continued purchases.
Three ETF issuers have filed SEC applications to offer event contract ETFs allowing investors to wager on election outcomes through brokerage accounts. The proposed products would track prediction market probabilities for Senate and House control in 2026 midterms and the 2028 presidential election, following a similar model to bitcoin ETFs.
Space-themed ETFs are outperforming traditional aerospace and defense funds since the Iran war began on Feb. 28, with the Procure Space ETF up 19% versus the iShares US Aerospace & Defense ETF down 10%. VettaFi's Cinthia Murphy attributes the trend to geopolitical heat and growing investment in space technology, while the anticipated SpaceX IPO is further fueling investor interest.
HKEX and Boursa Malaysia announced plans for cross-border collaboration including ETFs and dual listings at the 40th AOSEF General Assembly. The first major collaboration grants Da Cheng International Asset Management a licence to issue an ETF tracking the HKEX Bursa Malaysia Large Cap Index, comprising 62% Hong Kong stocks and 38% Malaysian shares. About 30 Malaysian companies are currently listed in Hong Kong, representing nearly a third of 103 Southeast Asian issuers.
Strategy, the Michael Saylor-led company formerly known as MicroStrategy, has surpassed BlackRock’s flagship spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) to become the world’s largest institutional holder of Bitcoin. According to an April 20 regulatory filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Strategy acquired an additional 34,164 Bitcoin over the past week at an average price […] The post Why Strategy’s multi billion dollar Bitcoin purchases are no longer bullish catalysts for the market appeared first on CryptoSlate.
