Key Highlights: The digital asset market rebounded in Q3, adding $840.1 billion in market capitalization amid spot ETF inflows and macroeconomic shifts. Average daily trading volume dropped 8.6% quarter-over-quarter to $73.3 billion, raising questions about rally participation despite late-quarter momentum. Ethereum outperformed major peers with a 71% quarterly surge, buoyed by $3.1 billion in spot ...
Key Highlights VanEck has withdrawn its proposal for an exchange-traded fund designed to directly hold Lido’s liquid-staked ether token, stETH. The proposed vehicle aimed to track the price of stETH minus fund expenses, allowing investors to access rebasing staking rewards through traditional brokerage accounts. While other funds like the Grayscale Ethereum Staking ETF (ETHE) offer ...
Key Highlights: NEAR Protocol has generated over $29 million in Intents fees since February, driving $5.3 million in $NEAR buybacks, though repurchases do not yet outpace network token issuance. Hyperliquid directs 99% of its trading fees toward buying back the $HYPE token, creating an equity-style cash flow model that is quickly resonating with traditional financial ...
Key Highlights Pendle Finance has introduced an initiative offering a 153% annual percentage yield (APY) linked to a traditional finance (TradFi) ETF strategy. The high-yield product is aimed at bridging the gap between conventional finance frameworks and decentralized yield opportunities. Market analysts are monitoring the rollout to gauge whether this benchmark influences institutional capital flows ...
Key Highlights: Spot Bitcoin ETF flows exhibited sharp swings between October 1 and October 9, marked by heavy outflows that peaked at $484.9 million on October 7. Altcoin investment vehicles saw divergent trends; Ethereum ETFs faced steep cumulative withdrawals of $634.80 million, whereas Binance and XRP funds posted positive net inflows. Regulatory momentum continued as ...
Key Highlights Spot Bitcoin ETFs shed $678.9 million during the trading week of Oct. 5–9, snapping the prior week’s positive momentum despite a modest Friday rebound. Ethereum funds experienced relentless selling pressure, recording five consecutive sessions of net outflows totaling $542.2 million, heavily driven by BlackRock’s ETHA. Outflows also extended across altcoin investment vehicles, with ...
Key Highlights Bitcoin rebounded to approximately $82,500 after hitting a weekly low near $80,300, yet remains roughly 4% down over the past seven days. Market sentiment improved after a statement from President Donald Trump signaled no U.S. military action against Iran prior to the Nov. 3 midterm elections. Despite the partial recovery led by smaller ...
Key Highlights Traditional exchange-traded fund (ETF) investors exhibit fundamentally different expectations compared to retail crypto app users, leaving meme-driven tokens like Dogecoin struggling for ETF traction. Bitwise’s Solana staking ETF (ticker: BBSOL) has accumulated approximately $1.3 billion in net assets, driven by structural utility, staking rewards, and on-chain growth narratives. Market performance signals that sustained ...
Key Highlights: The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is advancing a regulatory framework allowing crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on the Stock Exchange of Thailand. New investor safeguards strictly prohibit margin lending for crypto ETFs, mandate regulated digital asset custody, and require risk acknowledgments. Approved crypto ETFs must be passive investment vehicles maintaining at least 80% ...
Key Highlights: Bitwise Chief Executive Officer Hunter Horsley points to expanding institutional participation and platform growth as signals of sustained cryptocurrency sector development. Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and exchange-traded products (ETPs) have significantly broadened access for traditional financial market investors. Horsley projects that Bitcoin could reach a new all-time high next year, potentially signaling the start ...
Key Highlights: Near (NEAR) is a layer-1 blockchain positioned by Bitwise around artificial intelligence and AI agents. Bitwise’s Near fund, identified by the ticker NRR, is designed to stake tokens and pass staking rewards to shareholders. Near trades just above $5 with a market capitalization of about $6.5 billion, but remains roughly 75% below its ...