Institutional investors just bought an overall total of $1 billion in Bitcoin and crypto assets in one week, according to a new update from Coinshares. The inflows mark a reversal from a five-week streak of outflows totaling $4 billion. Bitcoin dominated the buying, drawing $881 million. Ethereum followed with $117 million in inflows, marking its strongest week since mid-January. Among altcoins, Solana led with $53.8 million. The rebound was broad-based geographically. The US accounted for the bulk at $957 million, Canada saw $34.1 million, Germany $31.7 million and Switzerland $28.4 million. CoinShares attributes the shift to recent price weakness and…
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Versan Aljarrah of Black Swan Capitalist is making a broader case for XRP than the usual market-cycle prediction. In a X post titled How XRP Becomes a Global Reserve Asset, he argues that XRP’s long-term role is not limited to payments or bridge liquidity, but could extend to becoming a neutral settlement layer inside a digitized global financial system. Aljarrah’s central point is that the XRP debate has been trapped in the wrong frame. “The conversation around XRP is usually clouded by speculation and price predictions,” he wrote. “But beneath all the noise lies a far more fascinating story, one…
Strategy purchased more than $200 million in bitcoin last week, lifting its total holdings to 720,737 BTC valued at more than $47 billion. The company, led by Executive Chairman Michael Saylor, disclosed in their usual Monday filing that it acquired 3,015 bitcoin between Feb. 23 and March 1 for approximately $204.1 million. The average purchase price was $67,700 per coin. The company now holds 720,737 BTC acquired for about $54.77 billion, or an average price of roughly $75,985 per bitcoin. With bitcoin trading near $65,500 on Monday morning, the company’s position reflects an unrealized loss based on its aggregate cost…
Charles Hoskinson says the CLARITY Act will create a “security by default” trap for new cryptocurrency projects. Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has launched a blistering attack on the CLARITY Act, the flagship U.S. crypto market structure bill, labeling it a “horrific trash bill” that would classify nearly all digital assets as securities by default and hand a “weaponized” Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) the power to stifle the industry for years. His comments deepen a growing split among crypto leaders as lawmakers push to finalize the rules before the midterm cycle intensifies. Dismantling the Bill’s Mechanics In a March…
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After the Bitcoin price recovered from the flush to $63,000 over the last week, expectations are that the uptrend could continue. This has sparked predictions for the next rally and that the BTC price could move above $70,000 as a result of this. However, one analyst has thrown a wrench in this move, predicting that there could be another crash coming. This could lead to the final bottom, but suggests that much lower prices are coming first. The Ending Diagonal That Suggests Bitcoin Is Headed Downward EduwaveTrading posted an analysis on the TradingView website that paints a rather bearish picture…
ProCap Financial, Inc. continued its twin strategic thrusts this week with the acquisition of 450 Bitcoin, bringing its total holdings to 5,457 BTC and lowering its average cost basis per coin, the company announced. The aggressive accumulation comes as Bitcoin trades near $65,000, presenting what management views as a long-term buying opportunity amid broader market volatility. Chairman and CEO Anthony Pompliano said the Bitcoin purchases enhance the company’s balance sheet and position it to benefit from future upward movements in the flagship cryptocurrency. “We are doing two things at the same time: buying Bitcoin to average down our total cost…
CoinShares reported $1 billion weekly turnaround, driven by Bitcoin buying and renewed investor appetite across major markets. Investment products tied to digital assets recorded $1 billion in net inflows last week, reversing a five-week run of $4 billion in outflows. CoinShares said that no single macro event explains the change. Instead, previous price softness, technical breakdowns, and renewed buying activity among major Bitcoin holders appear to have supported the rebound. Market participants have recently focused more on identifying buying opportunities than on scaling back their exposure. Global Crypto Funds Recover According to the latest edition of CoinShares’ Digital Asset…
In the dynamic and increasingly sophisticated landscape of cryptocurrency, the concept of staking has emerged as a cornerstone activity for blockchain networks, especially those utilizing proof-of-stake consensus mechanisms. At its core, staking involves crypto holders actively participating in network validation processes, thereby not only contributing to the security and operational efficiency of the network but also reaping rewards in return. This is particularly significant for Ethereum, the world’s second-largest blockchain by market capitalization, which has undergone a monumental shift with its transition to Ethereum 2.0. This upgrade emphasizes staking as a fundamental method for maintaining optimal decentralization, security, and network…
The bitcoin price is on the move again this morning, pumping sharply from the mid‑$65,000 range to push toward $70,000, representing roughly a 6% gain in just a few hours as leveraged short positions face heavy liquidations. Last week, Bitcoin price briefly surged past $69,000 on February 25 before retreating over the weekend, falling back to around $65,000. The move today comes after a volatile weekend marked by heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, when joint U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iranian targets, including reports of attacks near Tehran and Iran’s leadership, and then Iran’s retaliatory actions rocked risk…