Crypto Investor Capital ‘At Work’

The record $300 billion stablecoin market capitalization may signal that more investor capital is flowing onchain, which could act as “rocket fuel” for cryptocurrency valuations, according to market analysts. The total stablecoin supply has reached a new record of over $300 billion on Friday, marking a 46.8% year-to-date growth rate that may outpace the previous…

Speculative Retail Trading is Good for Financial Markets, Actually

Traditional investment firms all have the same mantras: “time in the market beats timing,” “move slowly,” and “big money is in the waiting.” It’s an action plan that made sense 20 years ago, but today, it’s a sure strategy for getting steamrolled by forces most of these firms refuse to acknowledge. The uncomfortable truth is…

Bitcoin ETFs Log $3.2B In Second-Best Week For Uptober

US-listed spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) began the historically bullish month of October with their second-best week of inflows since launch, signaling renewed investor optimism. Spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs recorded $3.24 billion worth of cumulative net positive inflows over the past week, nearly matching their record of $3.38 billion in the week ending Nov. 22,…

Bitcoin, DeFi Rally, Zcash Top Weekly Crypto Performance: Finance Redefined

The digital asset market staged a significant recovery over the past week following the end-of-September slump. Investor interest began to return, driven by a newfound appetite for safe-haven assets due to the uncertainty caused by the US government’s first shutdown in six years. The growing demand for safe-haven assets may see Bitcoin (BTC) follow gold’s…

Coinbase Applies For National Trust Company Charter

Crypto exchange Coinbase has applied for a National Trust Company Charter with the US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), joining a growing number of US-based crypto companies pursuing the same license. “Coinbase is taking a significant step in expanding our business capabilities and regulatory oversight beyond the existing framework, paving the way…

SOL Futures Surge as ETP Flows Hit $500M

Key takeaways: CME open interest for SOL hit a record $2.16 billion, signaling strong institutional activity. Retail traders remain cautious after $307 million in liquidations, keeping leverage muted. Solana ETPs surpassed $500 million AUM, reinforcing institutional accumulation trends. Solana (SOL) futures have entered a pivotal phase, with the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) open interest (OI)…

Crypto VCs Are Becoming More Conservative: Exec

Crypto venture capitalists are dialing back their risk appetite, avoiding the hot flavor of the month and applying a more critical lens to investments, according to Bullish Capital Management director Sylvia To. “VCs are a lot more careful now. It’s not just a narrative play. Before you could throw a check and say, Oh, there’s…

Bitcoin Cycle Will Continue In ‘Some Form,’ Says Gemini Exec

While Bitcoin’s four-year cycle may not play out exactly as it has in the past, that doesn’t mean the concept is entirely dead, according to a crypto executive. “I think when it comes to the four-year cycle, the reality is that it’s very likely that we’ll continue to see some form of a cycle,” crypto…

Bitcoin, DeFi Rally, Zcash Top Weekly Crypto Performance: Finance Redefined

The digital asset market staged a significant recovery over the past week following the end-of-September slump. Investor interest began to return, driven by a newfound appetite for safe-haven assets due to the uncertainty caused by the US government’s first shutdown in six years. The growing demand for safe-haven assets may see Bitcoin (BTC) follow gold’s…

How are ETH bulls positioned after Ether’s 17% weekly gain?

Ether’s chances of breaking above $5,000 depend on institutional accumulation, but rising competition and muted derivatives metrics keep investor sentiment restrained. Source link