▶ Coinbase Website: Coinbase.com ▶ CEX Website: cex.io On today’s episode of CNBC Crypto World, major cryptocurrencies end the week lower after a new read on the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge showed costs rose in line with expectations. At the same time, positive jobless claims data released on Thursday and an upward revision to GDP raised concerns the Fed could rethink additional rate cuts. And Max Gokhman, deputy chief investment officer of Franklin Templeton Investment Solutions, discusses what’s driving the crypto market sell-off. Chapters 00:00 – CNBC Crypto World, Sept…
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ETF Outflows Reflect Short-Term Downturn, Not Weak BTC Demand: Analysts
The record outflows from Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) represent short-term, “tactical” rebalancing rather than institutional flight from BTC, according to analysts at crypto exchange Bitfinex. Long-term Bitcoin (BTC) holders taking profit and selling their coins, and highly-leveraged positions flushing out of the markets, are the root causes of the billions of dollars in ETF outflows and the broader market crash, Bitfinex analysts said. The uncertainty of a December interest rate cut has also shifted investors to a risk-off outlook, Bitfinex said. “This does not derail the longer-term move towards institutionalization.…
Bitcoin price plunges to $85k in long squeeze fallout, ETF outflows, is the worst coming?
Bitcoin price tanked to a 7-month low of nearly $85,000 on Friday as investors holding long positions were caught off guard by a sharp selloff, while outflows from its spot ETFs continued to add pressure. Summary Bitcoin price fell below $86,000 during Asian trading hours on Friday. Over $443 million in long liquidations across Bitcoin’s Futures market and weak demand have added to the downside momentum. Analysts predict Bitcoin could continue its downtrend over the coming weeks. According to data from crypto.news, Bitcoin (BTC) price dropped 7% to an intraday…
BlackRock Building Another Staked Ethereum ETF Could Pump Bitcoin Hyper Big Time
What to Know: BlackRock’s move toward a staked Ethereum ETF marks the arrival of yield-bearing crypto ETFs that blend price exposure with on-chain staking rewards. The success of ETHA and broader interest in staking products indicate that major asset managers are ready to scale deeper into core crypto infrastructure. Bitcoin Hyper addresses Bitcoin’s scalability limits through a rollup-style Layer-2 using wrapped BTC, aiming to transform Bitcoin into a functional DeFi settlement layer. With more than $28M raised, 41% staking rewards, and utility tied directly to Bitcoin’s expansion, Bitcoin Hyper provides…
Bitwise Launches Spot XRP ETF on NYSE, Ticker “XRP” Live
Key Notes The ETF charges a 0.34% fee with a temporary waiver for early assets. The launch follows the enactment of the GENIUS Act in July 2025. Bitwise previously launched a physical XRP ETP in European markets in 2022. Bitwise Asset Management launched its Spot XRP ETF on the New York Stock Exchange on Nov. 20. The fund secured the ticker symbol “XRP” for the listing. This choice distinguishes the product from Canary Capital’s offering, which trades as “XRPC.” Securing the asset’s native ticker suggests strong exchange confidence in the…
Bitcoin faces pressure as ETF demand cools: Analysts
Bitcoin’s recent slide below $90,000 has shaken a key narrative, that of growing institutional demand, crypto market analysts explain. Summary Bitcoin is under pressure as low ETF demand cools the crypto markets $800 million in forced BTC liquidations shows excessive leverage Bitcoin is likely to stabilize at $89,000–$95,000 range With Bitcoin falling below $90,000, markets are in a state of panic. A wave of futures liquidations, worsening exchange-traded funds outflows, and lower expectations of corporate buys have contributed to significant downward pressure on the Bitcoin price. This has brought the…
Bitcoin Stabilizes Despite ETF Outflows and Rate Repricing
Bitcoin is holding just above $90,000 after a sharp macro-driven pullback, as shifting Federal Reserve expectations and ongoing ETF outflows weigh on sentiment. BTC Holds Above $90K as Macro Repricing Pressures Risk Assets Bitcoin has found short-term stability this week, trading just above the critical $90,000 mark after a volatile stretch marked by firmer interest […] Original
DAT ‘Hotel California’ Meets BlackRock Staked ETH ETF
Concerns are mounting over the sustainability of corporate crypto-treasury firms as BlackRock moves forward with a staked Ether fund that analysts say could compete directly with existing digital-asset treasuries. BitMine Immersion Technologies, the world’s largest corporate Ether (ETH) holder, is currently down $1,000 per purchased ETH, implying a cumulative unrealized loss of $3.7 billion on its total holdings, according to a Thursday research report from crypto insights company 10x Research. The decline in net asset value (NAV) across these firms is making it difficult to attract new retail investors while…
BlackRock Files for Ethereum Staking ETF
Key Notes The move places BlackRock alongside 21Shares, Fidelity, Franklin Templeton, and Grayscale, all seeking to introduce staking-enabled Ethereum ETFs. Amid this development, BlackRock will still require S-1 filing and approval to bring the product to market. ETH price briefly fell to $2,870 but rebounded above $3,000, with analysts spotting whale accumulation on dips. World’s largest asset manager, BlackRock, has reportedly filed for a staked Ethereum ETF with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This new fund will sit along with the existing iShares Ether Fund (ETHA), which has…
BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Bleeds Over $500 Million In Its Biggest One-Day Outflow
Nearly two years after the inception of the Bitcoin ETF sector in the United States, these funds are currently grappling with significant challenges, exacerbated by mounting concerns regarding a potential bear market in the coming months. This turmoil is exemplified by the BlackRock iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT), which experienced its largest single-day withdrawal since launch, further contributing to the decline in Bitcoin’s price. Profit-Taking And Caution The recent outflows from BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF highlight the severity of the current selloff within the Bitcoin market, which has experienced a substantial…