Key takeaways: Bitcoin derivatives show persistent fear despite the current rally toward $70,000, as seen by futures premiums being pinned well below neutral levels. The markets’ cautious stance stems from broad risk-aversion and lingering concerns over institutional BTC liquidations and Bitcoin network security. Bitcoin (BTC) retested the $70,000 level on Wednesday, recovering from Tuesday’s low of $62,500. While inflows into Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) helped stabilize market sentiment, the momentum failed to restore confidence within the BTC derivatives markets. Traders remain concerned that underlying factors are preventing a sustained rally…
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Nasdaq Files to List VanEck JitoSOL ETF Tied to Solana Liquid Staking
Nasdaq has filed a proposed rule change to list the VanEck JitoSOL ETF, a fund designed to hold the Solana-based liquid staking token JitoSOL. Liquid staking allows users to stake tokens to help secure a proof-of-stake network while receiving a transferable token in return that represents the staked assets and accrued rewards. Jito Foundation president Brian Smith told Cointelegraph that if the fund is approved, staking rewards would not be distributed separately but instead reflected in the fund’s net asset value. Because JitoSOL automatically compounds rewards, each token held by…
REX Shares Launches New ETF with Exposure to Coinbase and Strategy
US-based asset manager REX Shares has launched an exchange-traded fund that bundles leveraged covered-call strategies tied to nine individual stocks, including crypto-linked names Coinbase and Strategy, into a single income-focused product trading under the ticker GIF. According to Thursday’s announcement, the fund holds equal-weighted positions in REX’s existing single-stock Growth & Income ETFs, each of which targets about 1.25x exposure to its underlying equity while writing covered calls on a portion of the portfolio to generate option premium income. GIF trades on Cboe Global Markets and each underlying ETF seeks…
Bitcoin Breaks Past $69K As Wall Street Steadies, ETF Money Returns
They say journalists never truly clock out. But for Christian, that’s not just a metaphor, it’s a lifestyle. By day, he navigates the ever-shifting tides of the cryptocurrency market, wielding words like a seasoned editor and crafting articles that decipher the jargon for the masses. When the PC goes on hibernate mode, however, his pursuits take a more mechanical (and sometimes philosophical) turn. Christian’s journey with the written word began long before the age of Bitcoin. In the hallowed halls of academia, he honed his craft as a feature writer…
Bitcoin Surges to $68K on ETF Inflows, US Macroeconomic Boost
Bitcoin (BTC) rallied to a weekly high of $68,600 on Wednesday, surging from lows near $62,400 in less than 24 hours. The rebound aligned with a renewed spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) inflows and firmer macroeconomic sentiment after the recent US policy signals helped steady broader risk markets. Derivatives data shows that BTC’s open interest is falling and funding rates are staying relatively contained, indicating the move was largely driven by spot demand rather than a buildup of leveraged positioning. Bitcoin one-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView Bitcoin receives a macro boost…
Coinbase Opens Commission-Free Stock and ETF Trading to All US Users
Coinbase has opened stock and exchange-traded fund trading to all US users, allowing customers to buy and sell equities alongside crypto within the same app on a 24/5 basis. The rollout includes commission-free trading, fractional shares, and instant funding with USD or USDC. According to a company post on Tuesday, thousands of stocks are available to trade 24 hours a day, five days a week, with approximately 6,000 securities currently supported and plans to expand that number in the coming weeks. Coinbase said it aims to introduce stock perpetual futures…
Spot Bitcoin ETF Demand Slows Down In 2026: Here’s Why
Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are on track to post a fourth consecutive month of net outflows as Bitcoin (BTC) approaches a fifth negative monthly close in February. The slowdown is visible across the shrinking fund balances and the bearish rolling net flow data, especially when measured against competing asset ETFs. With Bitcoin price and the spot ETF holdings trending lower since October, investors are searching for answers on what the future may hold for BTC. Bitcoin ETFs dominate headlines Net assets held in US spot Bitcoin ETFs peaked near…
Mysterious Offshore Entity Takes $436M Position in Blackrock’s Bitcoin ETF
A little-known offshore entity has stepped into the spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) arena with a $436 million position, instantly becoming one of the largest new institutional shareholders in Blackrock’s Ishares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT). Offshore Capital Flows? Hong Kong-Linked Laurore Ltd. Holds Major IBIT Stake According to a Form 13F-HR filed with the U.S. Securities […] Original
Bitcoin Trades Below ETF Cost-Basis As MVRV Signals Mounting Pressure
The middle of January marked the continuation of an already struggling price action for Bitcoin, as it took on another sharp downtrend. Early into February, the flagship cryptocurrency seemed to be on a free-fall, even breaching important psychological price levels as it crashed. One of these levels is the cost basis of one of Bitcoin’s most influential investor cohorts – the Bitcoin ETF investors. Data from a recent on-chain evaluation reveals that Bitcoin has since traded underneath this price, and has continued to meet investors with growing heat. MVRV Falls…
Will Bitcoin price crash to $60k as bearish double top coincides with 5-week ETF outflows streak?
Bitcoin price has formed a highly bearish pattern that hints at a potential crash to $60K as both institutional and retail confidence continued to erode in the legacy crypto asset. Summary Bitcoin price is at risk of more downside after forming multiple bearish patterns. Searches for “Bitcoin going to zero” have hit an all-time high. Nearly $4 billion has left spot Bitcoin ETFs over past 5-weeks. According to data from crypto.news, Bitcoin (BTC) price fell to an intraday low of around $65,700 on Thursday before bouncing back above $67,000 at…