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Bitwise Shuts Down Six Crypto Option ETFs Amid Return of Capital Concerns
Bitwise has begun liquidating six option-income ETFs tied to major crypto assets, with final cash redemptions expected in August. The funds offered high payouts but returned investor capital rather than generating yield.
Lite Strategy Boosts Per-Share Litecoin by Retiring 13% of Stock
Lite Strategy retired 4.9 million shares using Litecoin sales and options premiums, raising the amount of Litecoin backing each share by 1.7% without taking on debt, but reducing total reserves and exposing holders to new risks
US Treasury Yield Surge Raises Bar for Bitcoin Investors
A $44 billion US Treasury auction locked in a 4.47% yield, forcing Bitcoin to compete with higher risk-free returns as the Federal Reserve signals no immediate rate cuts and market volatility persists
Institutions Drive Record 72% of Wintermute Spot Flow
Wintermute's H1 2026 OTC data shows institutions at a record 72% of spot flow as capital clusters in fewer altcoins, retail influence fades, and broad market rallies grow harder to sustain
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
Hyperliquid ETF Outflows Mount as Grayscale Sees Undervaluation
Hyperliquid-linked ETFs are seeing their first net outflows since launch, with the HYPE token down sharply. Grayscale argues the token's price does not reflect protocol revenue or buybacks, highlighting a growing disconnect in market sentiment
Satsuma Shareholders Force Bitcoin Sale at Heavy Loss After Vote
Satsuma Technology Plc shareholders voted to liquidate the company's Bitcoin holdings and delist from the London Stock Exchange, overriding board opposition and locking in a substantial per-coin loss for investors
Bitcoin and Ethereum Slip as Fed Holds Rates, Hike Debate Grows
Bitcoin and Ethereum prices dipped after the Federal Reserve left rates unchanged, with several policymakers pushing for a hike. The move highlights ongoing uncertainty for crypto markets as inflation and monetary policy remain in focus.
Ark Invest Adds $12M in SpaceX, Cuts Robinhood and Block Holdings
Ark Invest shifted $12.2 million into SpaceX shares while reducing exposure to Robinhood, Block, and Bullish as part of its ETF rebalancing, reflecting ongoing adjustments to portfolio weightings amid recent market volatility
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
XRP Faces Liquidity Risk as Derivatives Outpace Spot Market
XRP's open interest in derivatives now dwarfs its spot trading volume, raising the risk of sharp price swings if traders unwind positions after the Federal Reserve's upcoming policy decision.
Flash Crash on Hyperliquid Raises Oversight Questions for Perpetuals
A sudden two-minute plunge in the SKHX perpetual contract on Hyperliquid, tied to South Korea's SK Hynix, exposed vulnerabilities in equity-linked crypto derivatives and left traders questioning the reliability of price feeds and risk controls.
Swiss Crypto Bank AMINA Explores Public Listing With Cantor
AMINA Bank, a Swiss digital asset bank, is working with Cantor to assess public market options, including a possible reverse takeover, as it seeks new growth capital amid mixed results for recent crypto IPOs
How the Altcoin Season Index Measures Crypto Market Momentum
The Altcoin Season Index tracks how many leading altcoins have outperformed Bitcoin over the past 90 days, offering traders and investors a snapshot of where capital is flowing in the crypto market
Metaplanet Acquisition Sets Stage for Bitcoin-Backed Bonds in Japan
Metaplanet's $13M purchase of Siiibo Securities gives it a key license to issue and distribute securities in Japan, paving the way for a new market in Bitcoin-backed bonds and signaling a broader capital markets strategy.
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
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