Bitcoin’s self-custody era may be ending as wealthy holders increasingly transfer assets into regulated exchange-traded funds (ETFs) amid tax incentives and improving institutional infrastructure. In a Wednesday post on X, Martin Hiesboeck, head of blockchain and crypto research at crypto financial services platform Uphold, said the movement of large Bitcoin (BTC) wallets into ETFs marks…
The US Securities and Exchange Commission streamlining the approval process for crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) may trigger a surge of new offerings, but that doesn’t guarantee their success, a crypto executive warns. “The adoption of generic listing standards — which could come as early as October — will likely usher in a ton of new…
Key takeaways: Ether queued for unstaking hits a record $3.8 billion, led by Lido, EthFi, and Coinbase. Strategic reserves and ETF holdings have jumped by 140% since May 1. ETH’s $4,200 support is critical, with $1.2 billion in longs at risk if the price tags the level. The staking ecosystem of Ethereum has reached new…
Spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) posted another strong session on Friday, drawing $452.72 million in net inflows and extending their inflow streak to 16 consecutive trading days, according to data from SoSoValue. BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA) once again dominated the charts, pulling in $440.10 million in daily net inflows. The fund now commands $10.69…