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Bitcoin’s price spike supported by ETF demand as stablecoin buying power remains low
Stablecoin metrics in April revealed a market supported by existing demand rather than new inflows.
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Adoption
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick reiterates Bitcoin is a commodity, should be treated like gold
Howard Lutnick emphasizes Bitcoin's commodity status, proposing it be treated akin to gold in economic accounts.
Regulation
Stablecoin, crypto market structure legislation slated for approval by August – Bo Hines
Bo Hines also highlighted a three-phase policy roadmap consisting off reversing rules hostile to crypto, approving new legislation, and implementing it.
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Research
Bitcoin ETF demand skyrockets on price breakout leading to largest flows in 2025
Bitcoin ETFs rebounded with a record $3 billion inflow surge last week.
Mining
Bitcoin mining pushes sustainability agenda with over 50% of energy generated from renewables
Despite the increase in annual electricity consumption, hydropower and wind accounted for over half of the amount of the electricity in the last year.
Derivatives
ProShares XRP futures ETFs will not launch on April 30 – Bloomberg
According to James Seyffart, despite SEC's approval, the ETFs will launch on the short or medium term instead of April 30.
Legislation
Arizona legislature passes Bitcoin reserve bill, Governor approval pending
Arizona's move to establish a Bitcoin reserve faces uncertainty as Governor Hobbs considers her veto amidst budget stalemate.
Analysis
Fidelity sees Bitcoin stability and Ethereum opportunity in Q2 outlook
Fidelity assessed Bitcoin short and medium term as neutral and positive, respectively, while Ethereum's are negative and neutral.
Analysis
StanChart predicts Bitcoin rally to $120,000 in Q2
The lender maintained its $200,000 year-end forecast, citing a strategic asset reallocation from gold to Bitcoin.
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Exchanges
Coinbase unveils Bitcoin yield fund for global institutional investors
Investments
Record $3.2 billion inflows into Bitcoin funds signal new safe-haven status
Macro
European ETFs post record $93B quarter of inflows amid pivot away from US exposure
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