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Bitwise CIO Sees Institutional Flows Driving Bitcoin's Long-Term Value
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan argues that even a modest allocation from global institutional investors could push Bitcoin's price far higher over the next decade, as traditional capital shifts toward digital assets and spot ETFs expand access
Bitcoin ETFs Face First Institutional Bear Market as Liquidity Thins
Bitcoin's largest investment products are shrinking as ETF outflows accelerate and liquidity dries up, marking a new phase in the market's evolution where losses are distributed through regulated channels instead of high-profile failures
Wintermute Gains U.S. Broker-Dealer Status to Challenge ETF Gatekeepers
Wintermute's U.S. broker-dealer registration positions the crypto market maker to compete for a direct role in digital asset ETF infrastructure, but key hurdles remain before it can fully rival Wall Street incumbents in the ETF creation and redemption process
Bitcoin ETF Showdown: iShares vs Morgan Stanley on Fees and Scale
The iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF and Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust ETF both offer spot Bitcoin exposure, but differ sharply in assets under management, fees, and investor adoption, raising questions about what matters most for U.S. crypto ETF buyers
Standard Chartered Stands by $100K Bitcoin Target Despite Volatility
Standard Chartered maintains its $100,000 year-end Bitcoin forecast, citing renewed ETF inflows and potential market stabilization even as miners and treasury firms shift strategies amid sector volatility
Intesa Sanpaolo Slashes Bitcoin ETF, Triples Staked ETH Amid Outflows
Italy's largest bank cut its iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF position by 94% in Q2 2026, while tripling its staked Ethereum ETF exposure, as both assets faced steep price declines and U.S. spot crypto ETFs saw nearly $5 billion in net outflows
Italy's Largest Bank Slashes Bitcoin ETF Calls, Triples Staked ETH
Intesa Sanpaolo has dramatically reduced its Bitcoin ETF call exposure by over 99% and tripled its staked Ethereum ETF holdings, signaling a major shift in its crypto investment strategy for the second quarter
Bitcoin vs Gold: Which Holds Up Better for 2026 Investors
Bitcoin offers higher growth potential with sharp drawdowns, while gold delivers steadier capital preservation. Spot ETFs, supply rules, and inflation-hedge data shape how U.S. investors may weigh both assets in 2026
BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Lifts Market After $500M Outflow Streak
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs ended a four-day outflow streak with a modest net inflow, but the recovery was entirely driven by BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF, raising questions about the depth of institutional demand across the sector
Schwab Adds NLP to Crypto ETF Name Without Changing Holdings
Schwab Asset Management has renamed its $232 million crypto-equity ETF to highlight its use of natural language processing for stock selection, but the fund's investment strategy, holdings, and fees remain unchanged
Bitcoin Spot ETFs Expand in US as Japan Prepares for Regulatory Shift
Bitcoin spot ETFs have surpassed $78 billion in US assets under management, led by BlackRock's IBIT. Japan's new legal framework could open the door to domestic Bitcoin ETFs by 2027, with potential tax advantages for investors.
Bitcoin Options Expiry Looms as Market Stalls Near $64K
Bitcoin's price has barely budged despite two major options expiries, leaving traders focused on a $2.5 billion bet set to expire July 31 as thin demand and upcoming Fed decisions shape the next move