ETF inflows
Here’s What Happened in Crypto Today
Bitcoin faced a critical technical threshold today as major inflows into spot ETFs accelerated ahead of July’s Consumer Price Index release, while a catastrophic exploit on Harmony Protocol wiped billions in value and regulatory momentum in Russia and the SEC signaled diverging approaches to crypto integration. The combination of whale accumulation, renewed infrastructure attacks, and...
XRP Plunges 4% as ETF Inflows Collapse 93%
XRP has become the laggard of major cryptocurrencies on August 10, 2026, dropping roughly 4% as Bitcoin and Ethereum rally and institutional capital flows decisively away from the token. Weekly net inflows into U.S. spot XRP ETFs collapsed by approximately 93%, plummeting to just $1.01 million for the week ending August 8 from $14.86 million...
Bitcoin Rejects BIP-110 Fork With 99.85% Hashpower Against Proposal
Bitcoin’s decentralized consensus mechanism faced a critical test on August 9 when BIP-110, a controversial soft fork designed to restrict data-heavy transactions, spectacularly failed after producing just two blocks before the overwhelming majority of miners abandoned the chain. The failed fork demonstrates that Bitcoin’s network remains firmly unified against the proposal, with 99.85% of hashing...
Ethereum Spot Volume Surpasses Bitcoin for First Time in August 2026
Ethereum spot trading volume has surpassed Bitcoin for the first time this month, reaching approximately $480 billion compared to BTC’s $401 billion in August 2026. This milestone reflects a historic shift in market dynamics, driven by sustained institutional inflows into Ethereum ETFs and major corporate treasury acquisitions of ETH at scale. The divergence underscores growing...
Iran Deal Lifts Bitcoin as Oil Prices Ease, but Conviction Remains Fragile
The US and Iran are on the cusp of announcing an interim agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as early as today, a geopolitical breakthrough already rippling through risk markets and providing Bitcoin with a rare tailwind amid persistent macro uncertainty. The deal, brokered by Oman, could ease energy costs and lower the geopolitical...
Here’s What Happened in Crypto Today
Bitcoin sustained its position above $65,000 today as geopolitical tensions eased and spot ETF inflows continued to underpin the market, while Washington moved decisively toward crypto regulatory clarity with the Senate positioning the CLARITY Act for a vote. Simultaneously, the Federal Reserve’s upcoming rate decision is expected to reinforce disinflation signals that have supported Bitcoin’s...
Bitcoin Holds $65K as Iran Tensions Ease, ETF Inflows Sustain
Bitcoin and Ethereum stabilized above key support levels Monday as geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran eased, with DeFi tokens emerging as the session’s strongest performers and spot ETF inflows providing sustained upside momentum heading into this week’s critical Federal Reserve meeting. The broader cryptocurrency market capitalization reached $2.3 trillion, up 1.7% in the...
Here’s What Happened in Crypto Today
Bitcoin retreated below recent highs on Wednesday as oil prices spiked and inflation concerns resurfaced ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting, offsetting earlier optimism from returning ETF inflows. Meanwhile, a surprise Senate deal on crypto regulation lifted the odds of the Clarity Act reaching a vote to 72%, marking a significant breakthrough in Washington’s...
XRP Whales Hit Record Outflow Share, Deposits Collapse 34%
XRP whale activity shifted dramatically on July 22, with large holders accounting for a record 77.8 percent of all centralized exchange outflows—the highest share on record. This represents a stunning 14.8 percentage point jump from May 6, when whales represented 63 percent of outflows, signaling a fundamental change in how XRP’s largest investors are positioning...
Here’s What Happened in Crypto Today
Bitcoin and Ethereum rallied on institutional ETF inflows today, but gains proved short-lived as oil prices spiked and Fed Chair Warsh dashed rate-cut expectations, sending markets into retreat. Meanwhile, the Senate’s CLARITY Act faced renewed obstacles over ethics concerns regarding lawmakers’ personal crypto holdings, and XRP whales accumulated tokens at record levels even as retail...
Oil Spike Triggers Bitcoin Selloff Below $66K Amid Rate Hike Fears
Bitcoin tumbles below $66,000 as surging oil prices reignite inflation concerns tied to escalating Iran tensions, marking a sharp reversal from the cryptocurrency’s strongest month-long rally. The selloff extends across risk assets as crude oil climbs past $87 per barrel, pushing both Treasury yields and Federal Reserve rate hike odds to fresh cycle highs. Background:...
Bitcoin ETF Inflows Drive Weekend Rally Past $64K Resistance
Bitcoin rallied into the weekend on the back of renewed US spot ETF inflows and easing geopolitical tensions, marking a decisive shift after more than a week of persistent selling pressure. The flagship cryptocurrency surged to $64,204.50, up 0.52% at latest readings, while Ethereum climbed to $1,800.10 following a 0.53% advance as the broader digital...