Large Bitcoin holders are increasingly moving their assets into regulated exchange-traded funds, with BlackRocks iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) emerging as a major destination for whale holdings. Private in-kind exchanges through BlackRock IBIT have now surpassed $5 billion.
Bitcoin (BTC) transactions have plunged in El Salvador despite positive local legislation and incentives over the years. The decline in specific regions aligns with the wider trend, but analysts added a twist as bulls expect a rebound in asset prices over the next quarter.
Bitcoin is showing signs of short-term overheating even as key on-chain indicators point toward a broader bullish market cycle, according to CryptoQuant data. Bitcoin whales realized roughly $614 million in profits in a single day, while traders unrealized profit margin climbed to 20.5%, its highest level since June 2025.
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Around 81,700 Bitcoin options worth approximately $6.44 billion expire Friday on Deribit, following BTC's rapid climb from roughly $62,000 to $80,000 in one week. Calls outnumber puts 44,639 to 37,061, while the $75,000 and $80,000 strikes hold the largest call concentrations, creating levels for market-maker hedging.
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Bitcoin and ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) extended their inflow streaks to seven sessions on Tuesday, drawing $314.37 million and $179.80 million, respectively. Solana, XRP and HYPE funds also posted solid gains as capital continued to spread across the crypto ETF market. Blackrock Captures Over 90% of $314.
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HODLing turned El Salvador's Bitcoin policy into a treasury strategy.
BTC's technical recovery is gaining momentum after a key breakout, while gold may encounter resistance sooner, Fairlead's Katie Stockton says.
The launch of this ETF could enhance investor access to diversified assets, bridging traditional finance with digital currencies and commodities. MicroBit launches Hong Kong's first combined Bitcoin and gold ETF on HKEX.
Demand is picking up around Bitcoin, but rising selling pressure could test the rally.