Institutional investor adds over $31 million across multiple ETFs, signaling confidence in crypto infrastructure growth Ark Invest, a leading institutional investor, made significant purchases in crypto-focused companies this week, acquiring shares in Circle Internet Group, BitMine Immersion Technologies, and Bullish. The move comes as all three stocks experienced notable declines, highlighting Ark’s focus on long-term growth and infrastructure leadership in the digital finance sector. Ark’s Strategic Circle Purchases According to the latest filings, Ark Invest allocated $15.56 million to Circle shares across three of its ETFs. The breakdown includes 130,595 shares in ARK Innovation (ARKK), 38,313 shares in ARK Next…
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Heavy institutional withdrawals reflect a sharp risk-off shift as Bitcoin drops to the mid-$96,000 range amid macro uncertainty. Major Outflows Hit U.S. Bitcoin ETFs U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw a significant wave of withdrawals on Thursday, totaling $869.9 million in net outflows — the second-largest daily exit since their launch. The steep reduction in ETF holdings coincided with a broader crypto market sell-off, pushing Bitcoin down 6.4% to $96,956. ETF Outflows Reach Levels Not Seen Since February Fresh data shows that multiple major ETF issuers faced substantial redemptions.Grayscale’s Bitcoin Mini Trust led with $318.2 million withdrawn. BlackRock’s IBIT followed at…
FDIC signals growing acceptance of blockchain-based banking as Acting Chair Travis Hill outlines upcoming guidance and a new stablecoin application regime. Rising Regulatory Clarity for Tokenized Finance The United States is taking a decisive step toward regulating blockchain-based banking products. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is preparing new guidance for tokenized deposit insurance while also developing a structured application process for stablecoin issuers. These moves signal a maturing regulatory landscape as tokenization and real-world asset (RWA) markets rapidly expand. US Regulator Plans Framework for Tokenized Deposits Acting FDIC Chair Travis Hill confirmed that the agency is evaluating how deposit…
A decisive break of structure below multi-month support has pushed Solana (SOL) into a deeper corrective phase, overshadowing recent optimism around sustained ETF inflows. Solana retreated to $142 this week after a sharp 5% decline, extending its downward move as the market reacted to a clear technical breakdown visible on the daily chart. Despite healthy trading volume and steady interest from institutional buyers, the token slipped below a level that had acted as support since early autumn. Analysts now describe the pullback as a “structural reset” rather than a routine retracement. Technical Analysis and Market Context:The chart shows Solana falling…
Canary Capital’s spot XRP fund posts one of 2025’s strongest ETF debuts with over $46M traded, even as XRP and XRPC both slip in value The long-awaited launch of the Canary Capital XRP ETF (XRPC) drew significant investor interest on its first trading day, generating tens of millions in volume and positioning itself among the most active crypto ETF debuts of 2025. But despite the strong start, XRP’s price failed to rally and instead fell into a classic “sell-the-news” pullback, mirroring the ETF’s early intraday decline. XRP ETF Records One of 2025’s Strongest Openings The spot-based XRPC ETF pulled in…
New platform aims to give companies a turnkey stablecoin stack powered by ex-Paxos leadership and deep blockchain integrations MoonPay has expanded its business far beyond fiat-to-crypto ramps, unveiling an enterprise-grade stablecoin suite designed to help companies issue, manage and distribute fully backed stablecoins across multiple blockchains. The launch — developed in partnership with M0 — pushes MoonPay deeper into the infrastructure layer of digital payments and positions it among a growing field of stablecoin-technology providers reshaping the sector. MoonPay Enters the Stablecoin Infrastructure Race The newly announced suite offers enterprises a complete system for stablecoin issuance, on/off-ramps, swaps and payments,…
ETH Market Pullback Accelerates Amid High-Leverage Shakeout Ethereum slipped to the $3,100 level in early trading, tapping a key demand zone after a sharp market-wide correction triggered large-scale liquidations. More than $880 million in bullish derivatives positions were wiped out within hours, intensifying downward pressure and pushing ETH into a critical technical region that traders have been monitoring for weeks. Strong Demand Zones Tested On the daily chart, Ethereum has entered a major support block around $3,050–$3,150, an area that previously acted as the launchpad for multiple rallies. The price reaction within this zone suggests that buyers are attempting to…
A sharp unwind in leveraged long positions sends Bitcoin into a critical demand region, raising questions about short-term momentum and liquidity conditions. Bitcoin slipped to $96,000 in early trading as nearly $880 million in leveraged long positions were flushed out across major derivatives platforms. The decline pushed the asset into a historically reactive support area, where buyers have previously defended trend structure. Market observers say the latest move reflects a combination of liquidity stress, failed bullish continuation, and renewed selling pressure around higher-timeframe supply zones. Bitcoin Support Levels Under Pressure The chart shows BTC breaking below the $101,000–$103,000 region, an…
Internet Computer maintains a tight trading structure after a failed breakout, with buyers and sellers balancing around major technical levels. Internet Computer (ICP) is trading steadily near the $6.00 mark after an early-November spike failed to secure enough momentum to break above the $6.66 resistance zone. The token now moves within a narrow consolidation range, supported by moderate trading volume and a clearly defined technical structure. Market analysts say the latest price action reflects a “controlled cooldown” rather than a shift back into broader weakness. Technical Landscape and Market Structure:Price action over the past several weeks shows ICP rejecting sharply…
New upgrade enables seamless, gas-free tBTC minting as Threshold targets large-scale institutional adoption Threshold has launched a major upgrade to its tBTC bridge, positioning it as a stronger gateway for institutions holding large volumes of Bitcoin to participate in decentralized finance. The update improves the efficiency, security and accessibility of moving BTC onchain — a move experts say could open DeFi exposure to over $500 billion in institutional and whale-held Bitcoin. Threshold tBTC Bridge Upgrade Expands Institutional Access to DeFi Threshold now allows institutions to mint tBTC directly onto supported blockchains in a single Bitcoin transaction, without secondary approvals or…