Grayscale’s Spot Chainlink ETF Is Reportedly Launching This Week

Crypto asset management firm Grayscale is set to launch the US’s first spot Chainlink exchange-traded fund this week, according to ETF Institute co-founder Nate Geraci. “Set to launch this week… First spot link ETF. Grayscale will be able to uplist/convert Chainlink private trust to ETF,” Geraci noted via X on Sunday.  It comes as another LINK ETF from competing crypto asset manager Bitwise is waiting in the wings.  Source: Nate Geraci Geraci’s prediction is in line with estimates from Bloomberg Intelligence, which has tipped Grayscale’s product to launch on Dec.…

Ethereum Price Slides to $3,030 as ETF Outflows and Whale Deleveraging Dominate November

Key Notes Ethereum is set to close November with a steep 21% monthly loss after $1.28B in US ETF outflows and early-month whale selling. Derivatives markets flipped bullish late in the month, with whales deploying over $700M in long positions at the $2,960 support cluster. December outlook hinges on the $3,100 resistance, where $1.3B in shorts are positioned; a squeeze at that level could propel ETH toward $3,500. Ethereum price hurtled toward the $3,030 level on Sunday, Nov. 28, setting the asset on course to close the month with 21.4%…

Bitcoin Derivatives and ETF Flows Signal Caution: Will BTC break $91K?

Bitcoin (BTC) failed to reclaim $93,000 despite positive momentum in the US stock market and rising gold prices. With the S&P 500 trading just 1% below its all-time high, traders are evaluating what could spark sustainable bullish momentum for Bitcoin. Key takeaways: Demand for BTC put (sell) options and stagnant ETF inflows kept momentum capped despite easing macroeconomic conditions. AI-driven tech relief has cut market stress, but BTC strength relies on holding $90k as investors bet on liquidity support amid softer job market data. Fed target rate expectations for Dec.…

Solana Bulls Add Leverage as 21Shares ETF Withdrawal Sparks Brief Volatility

Key Notes Solana price holds above $135 despite 21Shares withdrawing its SOL staking ETF application. Derivatives data shows $12.5 million in bullish leverage added as traders counter bearish headlines. Solana ETFs swung back to $5.3 million inflows on Friday, signaling improving sentiment after Thursday’s $8.3 million drawdown. Solana price found firm support above $135 on Saturday, Nov. 29, positioning the asset to close the week with roughly 6% gains despite bearish sentiment triggered by 21Shares withdrawing its Solana staking ETF application, citing challenges in completing regulatory obligations. Solana open interest…

Dogecoin (DOGE) ETF Rakes in $2M: Two Key Levels Emerge

Key Notes DOGE bounced 9% after a harsh 22% drop, now trading near $0.1493. DOGE ETFs (GDOG + GWOW) now show roughly $2M in combined net inflows. Key support sits at $0.08, while major resistance sits at $0.20. Dogecoin (DOGE) just came out of a rough month after dropping by 22% before a sharp bounce pushed it almost 9% higher this past week, with the price now near $0.1493. Meanwhile, the new DOGE ETFs, Grayscale’s GDOG and Bitwise’s GWOW, also saw significant inflows. GDOG now sits near $3.8 million in…

Coinbase shares climb after acquisition of token manager LiquiFi: CNBC Crypto World

▶ Coinbase Website: Coinbase.com ▶ CEX Website: cex.io On today’s episode of CNBC Crypto World, Solana’s SOL token climbs after the launch of the first U.S.-listed ETF to provide direct exposure to the token while also offering access to staking rewards. Plus, Coinbase announces the acquisition of token management platform LiquiFi. And, Andrew McCormick, head of eToro US, discusses the retail trading platform’s decision to further expand its crypto lineup to users in the United States. Chapters: 00:00 – CNBC Crypto World, July 2, 2025 0:25 – Solana rises 1:34…

CoinShares Unexpectedly Withdraws Staked SOL ETF Application

Asset manager CoinShares withdrew its Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) application for a staked Solana exchange-traded fund (ETF) on Friday. The structuring deal and asset purchase behind the proposed fund were never completed, according to the SEC filing, which states: “The Registration Statement sought to register shares to be issued in connection with a transaction that was ultimately not effectuated. No shares were sold, or will be sold, pursuant to the above-mentioned Registration Statement.” The first staked Solana (SOL) ETF, issued by REX-Osprey, debuted in the United States in June,…

Ethereum Price Surges 17% as ETF Inflows Hit $291M in Four Days

Key Notes Institutional investors drove ETH’s recovery with $291 million in net ETF deposits recorded across two consecutive sessions. Tom Lee-linked wallets accumulated $185.6 million worth of Ethereum this week, reinforcing bullish momentum across markets. Technical analysis shows a falling wedge pattern projecting potential 53% rally to $4,600 if price sustains above $3,150. Ethereum ETH $3 043 24h volatility: 0.4% Market cap: $367.37 B Vol. 24h: $20.19 B price reclaimed the $3,000 level on Friday, rising 17% from the weekly low of $2,620 logged on November 21. The recovery has…

Why XRP Will Not Reach $100 By End Of Year Despite ETF Launch

Interest in XRP has increased massively after the launch of Spot XRP ETFs, leading some supporters to float a $100 per token rally before the end of the year. That scenario, however, appears highly unrealistic when basic market fundamentals are considered.  In a recent post on X, Zach Humphries dismissed triple-digit predictions, calling them “delusional” and warning that they mislead people who don’t grasp the math behind market valuation. The Market Cap Reality Check Any attempt to peg XRP at $100 must first contend with its circulating supply and the…

Why XRP ETF proposals are increasing and what is keeping other issuers

The XRP leap: The next frontier in crypto finance The cryptocurrency market is now entering a new stage in which large institutional investors are looking beyond just Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH). One of the strongest signs of this shift is the rapid increase in applications for US spot XRP (XRP) exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Asset management companies are submitting proposals for XRP ETFs one after another. However, many other cryptocurrency projects remain on the sidelines. There are several reasons for the recent increase in XRP ETF proposals: Greater regulatory and…