Litecoin Trading Activity Increases Over The Past Month – Potential LTC ETF Draws Speculation

Este artículo también está disponible en español. Litecoin is on the verge of breaking multi-year highs at the $147 level, defying the overall negative sentiment in the crypto market. While selling pressure and uncertainty have slowed the broader market, LTC has held strong, just below key supply levels. This resilience has fueled optimism among investors, with many anticipating a potential breakout in the coming days. Related Reading A crucial factor contributing to Litecoin’s strength is growing speculation around a Litecoin ETF. According to key data from IntoTheBlock, the number of…

ETF Weekly Recap: Bitcoin ETFs See Consecutive Week of Outflows With $559 Million Exit, While Ether ETFs Gain Modest $1.6 Million

During the week of Feb. 17 to 21, bitcoin ETFs experienced a net outflow of $559 million, marking the second consecutive week of declines. In contrast, ether ETFs saw a modest net inflow of $1.6 million during the same period. Another Week of Significant Outflows for Bitcoin ETFs U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) continued […] Original

Bybit Hack Fails to Ruffle Feathers, Traders Eye SOL ETF

By Omkar Godbole (All times ET unless indicated otherwise) Bitcoin and ether, the two largest digital assets by market value, remain largely within their recent trading ranges two days after the $1.5 billion hack of Bybit, one of the top cryptocurrency exchanges. Perpetual funding rates for both are positive, indicating a bias for long positions that benefit from price rises. Bitcoin options trading on Deribit show a bullish bias for call options across all time frames, while those tied to ether show a downside bias into March. The bias for…

Bitcoin ETF outflows surpass $1b over two consecutive weeks

U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds have experienced their second consecutive week of over $500 million in outflows leading up to Feb. 21. According to data from SoSoValue, the 12 spot BTC ETFs recorded $559.41 million in net outflows over the past week, continuing the negative momentum from the previous week, when they saw $585.65 million in net redemptions. Notably, U.S. BTC ETFs began the week from Feb. 18 to Feb. 21 with $60.63 million in outflows, reversing the positive flows observed on the last trading day of the prior week.…

Grayscale’s XRP ETF Under SEC Review—The Countdown Begins

The SEC’s review of Grayscale’s XRP ETF is officially underway, sparking speculation that a crypto-friendly shift could lead to a groundbreaking approval. SEC Begins Review of Grayscale’s XRP ETF Proposal The Federal Register officially published Grayscale’s XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) proposal on Feb. 20, 2025, marking the beginning of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s […] Source BitcoincryptoexchangeExchanges CryptoX Portal

Franklin Templeton Files for Solana ETF With Staking—Is SOL Set for Institutional Adoption?

Franklin Templeton has filed for a Solana ETF, aiming to track SOL’s market performance while allowing share purchases with cash or crypto and staking holdings for rewards. Franklin Templeton Files for Solana ETF With SEC Franklin Templeton, through its affiliate Franklin Holdings LLC, filed a registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) […] Source CryptoX Portal

Brazil Leapfrogs US Greenlighting First XRP ETF

The CVM, Brazil’s Securities and Exchange Commission, has approved the Hashdex Nasdaq XRP Index Fund for trading. The ETF, which is now in its pre-operational phase, highlights the openness of the Brazilian market to these options. Brazil Approves World’s First XRP ETF The Brazilian cryptocurrency market has scored yet another milestone, offering investors the world’s […] Source BitcoincryptoexchangeExchanges CryptoX Portal

Bitcoin investing expands in Costa Rica with new BN Fondos ETF

BN Fondos has launched the first Bitcoin and S&P 500-focused investment funds in Central America, positioning itself as a pioneer in the region’s financial sector.  The BN ETF 500 and BN ETF Bitcoin offer investors an opportunity to diversify their portfolios with exposure to global markets through exchange-traded funds. “These funds not only present an attractive investment opportunity but also represent a crucial step toward digitalization,” said Pablo Montes de Oca, general manager of BN Fondos. “Our commitment is to offer innovative products that benefit our clients and encourage new…

Canary Capital Litecoin Spot ETF LTCC listed on DTCC

Canary Capital’s spot Litecoin ETF has been listed on the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation under the ticker LTCC, marking a key step toward its potential launch.  The listing, which showed up on DTCC late Thursday Feb. 20, does not guarantee regulatory approval but signals that the necessary infrastructure for trading is being put in place.  The DTCC serves as a key clearing and settlement provider for U.S. securities, listing both active ETFs and pre-launch funds awaiting approval. Ultimately, the ETF still requires approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange…

Franklin Templeton launches its Bitcoin and Ether ETF “EZPZ”

Franklin Templeton has launched its latest crypto exchange-traded product, the Franklin Crypto Index ETF. This marks the asset manager’s third major crypto exchange-traded fund. The other two digital asset funds include the Franklin Bitcoin ETF (ticker: EZBC) and Franklin Ethereum ETF (ticker: EZET), approved in January and June, respectively. Franklin Templeton announced the launch of the Franklin Crypto Index ETF on Feb. 20. The fund, which Franklin Templeton filed for approval with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in August 2024, will trade under the ticker EZPZ. The new exchange-traded…