U.S. Bitcoin ETFs break out of outflow funk with $355M in fresh demand

U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs snap a seven-day outflow streak with $355M in fresh inflows, led by BlackRock, ARK 21Shares, and Fidelity funds. Summary U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $355M in net inflows on Dec. 30, ending a seven-day, $1.12B outflow streak across major issuers.​ BlackRock, ARK 21Shares, and Fidelity led the rebound, while Bitwise, VanEck, and Grayscale also logged smaller positive flows.​ The single positive session has not erased prior losses, leaving traders watching early January flows for a clearer sentiment shift. U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds recorded $355 million…

Metaplanet boosts Bitcoin holdings with $451m Q4 purchase

Metaplanet has significantly expanded its Bitcoin holdings, acquiring 4,279 BTC during the fourth quarter of 2025 for approximately $451 million, according to a statement from Chief Executive Officer Simon Gerovich. Summary Metaplanet’s cumulative Bitcoin acquisitions amount to roughly $3.78 billion, with an average purchase price of $107,606 per BTC. CEO Simon Gerovich said the company achieved a Bitcoin yield of 568.2% year-to-date in 2025. The disclosure places Metaplanet among the larger corporate Bitcoin holders globally. The purchases were made at an average price of about $105,412 per Bitcoin, bringing the…

David Beckham-backed Prenetics ceases Bitcoin purchases

In October, Prenetics Global Ltd. acquired 100 Bitcoin at an average price of $109,594 per coin, marking a major step in the company’s disciplined Bitcoin treasury strategy. Two months later, the David Beckham-backed health-sciences company is changing course. According to a Tuesday press release, Prenetics will no longer buy Bitcoin. Instead, it will maintain its existing Bitcoin holdings of 510 BTC as a treasury reserve asset. The October purchase represented the initial deployment of proceeds from its $44 million equity offering, and attracted prominent investors including Kraken, Exodus, GPTX, XtalPi,…

Fed minutes show deep division, Bitcoin holds steady

Minutes from the Federal Reserve’s December 9-10 meeting revealed that most officials still see additional interest-rate cuts as appropriate if inflation continues to decline, but they remain sharply divided on timing and magnitude. Summary Bitcoin formed several bearish chart patterns, indicating a deeper decline in the coming weeks. The Federal Reserve’s published minutes highlighted the tightrope policymakers walked in their latest decision. Many officials focused on protecting the labor market, while others warned that reducing rates too soon could signal a weaker commitment to the 2% inflation target. The record,…

BlackRock Bitcoin, Coinbase transfer raises market concerns

BlackRock transferred a significant amount of Bitcoin to cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase, raising concerns about potential selling pressure in the market, according to blockchain data. Summary BlackRock transferred 2,201 BTC to Coinbase, extending concerns over selling pressure as Bitcoin ETFs logged a seven-day streak of outflows and BTC failed to hold key resistance. Market volatility increased, with analysts pointing to potential selling from multiple large players and weekend price swings triggering liquidations on both sides of the market. Signals are mixed, as some analysts warn of further downside while others highlight…

Bitcoin price forms alarming patterns ahead of FOMC minutes

The Bitcoin price has entered a technical bear market, having fallen by about 30% from its all-time high of $126,250 to the current $89,000. Summary Bitcoin has also formed several bearish chart patterns, indicating a deeper decline in the coming weeks. The Federal Reserve will publish minutes of the last monetary policy meeting at 2 p.m. EST. A Polymarket poll with over $1 million in assets predicts that the Fed will cut rates two times, with others expecting three cuts. Bitcoin (BTC) has also formed several bearish chart patterns, indicating…