ETF
SEC clears Ethereum ETF options trading for BlackRock and Fidelity
The first batch of approvals allow ETHA and FETH to offer up to 25,000 options contracts.
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ETF
Ethereum 2X short ETFs lead performance with triple-digit YTD returns
Eric Balchunas highlighted that the two best-performing ETFs are exposed to short positions in ETH.
Macro
Bitcoin rips to $82k after Trump’s 90-day pause on tariffs catalyze bullish sentiment
The pause excluded China, which is now facing a 125% tariff, effective immediately.
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Analysis
Saylor says ‘HODL’ as Strategy stirs speculation with $700M Bitcoin move amid market volatility
Saylor reiterated Strategy's commitment to never selling its Bitcoin despite recent cryptic transactions that have led to speculation around divestments.
Analysis
Tariffs caused Bitcoin to decline less than equities or oil yet more than bonds and gold
Since Liberation Day, Bitcoin underperformed nearly all major assets year-to-date except oil.
Derivatives
Bitcoin futures volume spikes almost 300%, but open interest wanes amidst market volatility
Bitcoin futures volume ballooned in response to geopolitical tensions, revealing a speculative market with shrinking commitments.
ETF
First US-traded XRP ETF had ‘a terrific response’ on launch day, says Teucrim CEO
Sal Gilbert said the ETF targets aggressive traders who are bullish on XRP but do not have access to leverage through traditional margin accounts.
Analysis
CoinShares analyst debunks Bitcoin death cross as ‘nonsense’
Despite negative mean and median performances within one month after a death cross, Bitcoin shows positive numbers for three-month and six-month returns.
ETF
BlackRock adds new Bitcoin custodian Anchorage Digital alongside Coinbase
BlackRock expands custodial framework for IBIT ETF with Anchorage Agreement.
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Macro
Bitcoin may spike with China yuan devaluation amid trade conflict with US
Analysis
Bitcoin weathers global tariff storm, suggesting safe-haven potential
Debt
Former Riot Platforms VP launches Bitcoin securitization venture to ‘accelerate the adoption flywheel’
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