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BlackRock has filed to launch the iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF, an IBIT-based covered-call product that aims to convert Bitcoin volatility into regular cash distributions. The fund will hold IBIT (BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF) and primarily generate income by selling call options on roughly 25%–35% of net assets, sometimes using calls tied to indices linked to spot-BTC products. Premiums collected will be distributed to investors; payout levels depend on implied volatility and will decline if option premia compress. The product uses physical IBIT holdings rather than synthetic exposures, giving it efficiency and tracking advantages. IBIT remains the largest spot Bitcoin ETF (~$69B AUM as of Jan. 27, 2026); SEC-approved options on IBIT exist. Market participants note potential drawbacks: capped upside above strike prices, possible distributions that include return of capital, and yield erosion over time if large issuers’ mechanical call-selling compresses option premia. Similar IBIT-based structured notes have exceeded $530m since mid-2025, indicating investor demand for income-focused BTC exposure. For traders: the filing signals more regulated, yield-oriented Bitcoin supply entering markets and may alter options liquidity and implied-volatility dynamics; key trade-offs are income now versus limited upside later. This is market information, not investment advice.

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Evernorth has partnered with t54 Labs to build an active, AI-driven institutional treasury on the XRP Ledger (XRPL) and aims to grow its XRP holdings to over $1 billion. Rather than passively holding XRP, Evernorth plans to expand the treasury through institutional lending, liquidity provisioning and DeFi yield strategies executed on XRPL. t54 Labs will deploy autonomous AI agents to execute trades, manage liquidity, process XRP and RLUSD payments, and perform real-time risk management, plus provide transaction verification and compliance monitoring. The collaboration is positioned to broaden XRPL use cases from payments into AI-driven finance and treasury automation. The announcement coincided with a modest XRP price uptick and attracted positive responses from the XRPL community. The development also sits alongside broader institutional momentum for crypto treasuries and Ripple’s push into banking integrations (notably a partnership with DXC Technology to add Ripple custody and payments into the Hogan core banking platform).

Ozak AI (OZ) has drawn significant speculative capital during its presale after models circulated projecting outsized returns of 600×–1,100× over roughly three years. The presale price has risen from $0.001 to $0.014 (about 14×), with more than 1.10 billion tokens sold and $5.82 million+ raised. Sources say some traders liquidated Ethereum (ETH) gains and redeployed proceeds into the OZ presale. Promoters point to Ozak AI’s tokenized growth model, AI tools and autonomous agent access, the x402 Protocol that charges only for compute used, a Dune Analytics presale dashboard for on-chain transparency, and partnerships with Meganet, SINT, Phala Network and Openledger as catalysts for token demand. Model-driven price targets mentioned place OZ between roughly $8.40 and $15.40, turning a $100 stake into about $60,000–$110,000 if achieved. The piece is a paid press release and includes a disclaimer that it is not financial advice. For traders: the event signals active speculative flow into an early-stage AI crypto presale, increasing retail and speculative exposure to OZ while potentially reducing short-term ETH inflows; however, projections are promotional and high-risk — due diligence, awareness of lockups, tokenomics, and market liquidity is essential.

XRP spot ETFs recorded their largest weekly inflow of 2026, attracting a combined $55.71 million over the past week, according to SosoValue. Total net assets across U.S. XRP spot ETFs stand at roughly $1.51–1.65 billion (range reflects data timing across reports). The latest session saw ETFs gather $17.06–$46.1 million in daily inflows (datasets differ by date), bringing cumulative net inflows for the ETF complex to about $1.23–$1.27 billion. Inflows were broad-based: Bitwise and Grayscale led recent daily additions (each reporting >$7m in the latest session, earlier figures showed Bitwise $16.61m, Franklin $12.59m, Grayscale $9.89m, 21Shares $7.01m). Canary’s XRPC remains a top asset by AUM but recorded a small daily outflow (~$659k) in the latest session. Trading activity was elevated — total ETF trading value ranged from about $22m to $28m for notable products during sessions, and on-venue ETF trading showed active participation beyond passive creations. The strong ETF demand coincided with renewed XRP spot market activity: one report linked the inflow day to an XRP price surge above $2.30–$2.40 and a jump in 24‑hour spot volume. Key takeaways for traders: broad, multi-issuer ETF inflows are increasing liquidity and can amplify short-term price momentum and volatility while signalling growing institutional participation that may support longer-term demand for XRP.

Tokyo-listed investment firm Metaplanet resumed large-scale Bitcoin accumulation in Q4 2025, purchasing 4,279 BTC (~¥69.855 billion / $448M) at an average price of about ¥16.325 million (~$105k) per BTC. The buy increases the company’s treasury to 35,102 BTC (portfolio value roughly $3.0B at recent prices) and follows earlier 2025 purchases that brought full-year acquisitions to ¥559.726 billion (~$3.59B) at an average cost near ¥15.946 million (~$102k) per BTC. Funding for the buys came from a mix of debt (a $500M credit facility with $280M drawn in BTC-backed loans), equity issuance (23.61M Class B convertible preferred shares raising ¥21.249 billion) and options strategies managed by its Bitcoin Income Generation unit. That unit reported option-pool revenue of ¥8.58 billion (~$55M) in 2025 and helped the company report a 2025 “Bitcoin Yield” (BTC held per share change) of 11.9% for Q4 and 568.2% YTD in earlier reporting. Recent purchases averaged ~$105k while BTC trades materially lower (around ¥13.77M / ~$88k), producing paper losses on the latest tranche but leaving strong unrealized gains from earlier buys. Metaplanet’s holdings now represent roughly 0.17% of total BTC supply. Market factors to watch include yen volatility (about ¥156 per USD) and potential regulatory scrutiny in Japan. For traders: the renewed corporate accumulation from a non‑U.S. public company strengthens institutional demand narratives, may tighten available secondary-market supply, and could amplify volatility near BTC price moves and JPY exchange-rate events.

CME Group’s FedWatch tool shows markets price a 24.4% probability of a 25 basis-point Federal Reserve rate cut in January and a 75.6% chance rates remain unchanged that month. Looking ahead to March, the market-implied odds rise to a 44.4% chance of a 25bp cut, about 46% for no change, and roughly 9.5% for a larger 50bp cut. These shifts reflect evolving expectations around inflation, macro momentum and Fed signalling. Compared with earlier reports that focused on a higher near-term probability of easing (including December), the newer data shift some probability into later meetings, indicating markets now see easing as more likely by March than January. For crypto traders, priced-in easing supports higher risk appetite and could boost crypto inflows and leverage — but outcomes depend on incoming data and Fed commentary. Surprises (strong labor/inflation prints or hawkish Fed remarks) could trigger rapid volatility and re-pricing. Key SEO keywords: Fed rate cut, CME FedWatch, FOMC, monetary policy, crypto market sentiment, liquidity, crypto volatility.

Exor N.V., the Agnelli family’s holding company and majority owner of Juventus FC, unanimously rejected a binding all-cash bid from Tether Investments to buy Exor’s 65.4% stake. The bid was declined within 24 hours of submission. Exor and CEO John Elkann reaffirmed that Juventus is not for sale, invoking the family’s 102-year ties to the club and pledging continued financial and managerial support to restore competitiveness. Tether — already the club’s second-largest shareholder and recently granted a board seat — had proposed the takeover as part of plans to address Juventus’s recent financial struggles and to possibly launch a public tender for remaining shares. Juventus’s market valuation was reported near $925 million at the most recent close. The development drew market attention because Tether is a major stablecoin issuer; traders should note the rejection reduces the chance of a crypto-related corporate control shift, limits near-term strategic investment by Tether in the club, and removes a potential channel for high-profile crypto–traditional-sports integration that might have affected sentiment toward Tether-linked assets.

Kalshi, a US-regulated prediction-market platform, closed a $1 billion funding round on Dec. 2 that lifts its valuation to about $11 billion. The round was led by crypto-focused Paradigm with participation from Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), ARK Invest and CapitalG. Kalshi reported record November trading — roughly $4.54 billion in monthly volume with weekly volumes topping $1 billion — a surge driven by integrations such as Google showing prediction-market data and broader distribution talks with brokerages. Rival Polymarket also set records in November but Kalshi’s volumes exceeded Polymarket’s. Reports say Coinbase is exploring a prediction-market front end that could use similar technology. Kalshi emphasizes regulatory compliance under CFTC oversight and is expanding product offerings, newsroom and brokerage partnerships, and compliance infrastructure with the new capital. It has also begun supporting tokenized trading of event contracts on Solana (SOL). For traders: the news signals growing mainstream adoption and liquidity in centralized, CFTC-regulated prediction markets, potential new distribution channels via brokerages and exchanges, and increased interoperability with crypto rails (Solana) — factors that may boost trading activity and market depth in related tokens and platforms.

Coinglass data shows concentrated Bitcoin liquidation clusters that raise near-term volatility risk. A rally to $95,264 would put roughly $1.62 billion of BTC short positions at risk of forced liquidation, potentially triggering short covering and accelerating gains. Conversely, a drop below $86,708 would threaten about $1.17 billion in long positions, creating the potential for cascading long liquidations and amplified selling pressure. Earlier estimates identified similar but slightly lower thresholds (around $89,000 for short risk and $85,000 for long risk), indicating evolving cluster sizes and price points as market orders shift. Traders should monitor the $95,264 and $86,708 levels closely, tighten risk management (stop-losses, position sizing), and prepare for increased intraday swings and squeeze events triggered by clustered margin calls. These liquidation levels are indicators of concentrated liquidity and not certainties — real-time flows and exchange depth can change outcomes rapidly. Primary keywords: Bitcoin liquidation, BTC liquidation. Secondary keywords: short covering, long liquidations, Coinglass data, margin calls, market volatility.

S&P Global Ratings downgraded Tether’s USD stablecoin, USDT, to its lowest score of 5 (“weak”) on the agency’s stablecoin stability scale, citing persistent disclosure gaps, limited transparency around custodians and banking partners, and a rising share of higher‑risk reserve assets — notably Bitcoin, secured loans, corporate bonds and precious metals. S&P’s report said Bitcoin accounts for roughly 5.6% of Tether’s reserves, exceeding Tether’s 3.9% overcollateralization buffer, and warned that declines in those risky assets could erode USDT’s backing even though most reserves remain in short‑term U.S. Treasuries and cash equivalents. S&P said improving reserve disclosures and lowering exposure to higher‑risk assets could raise the rating. Tether CTO Paolo Ardoino publicly rejected the downgrade as biased toward legacy finance, defended Tether as overcapitalized, profitable and free of “toxic reserves,” and said S&P misunderstood Tether’s business model. The dispute highlights ongoing regulatory and transparency debates around stablecoins. For traders: watch USDT liquidity and redemption confidence; increased perceived counterparty and reserve risk can raise short‑term volatility and stablecoin flight risk, while any subsequent transparency improvements or reserve shifts could restore confidence over time.

Ethereum ETF inflows reversed an eight-day outflow streak on November 21, drawing $55.7M into spot products. Fidelity’s FETH led the charge with $95.4M, boosting its total to $2.542B, while BlackRock’s ETHA saw a $53.7M single-day outflow. Total AUM for ETH spot ETFs rose to $16.86B amid cumulative net inflows of $12.63B. Despite renewed Ethereum ETF inflows, ETH price remains stuck below $2,800, falling 12.9% over the past week and 28.9% month-to-date. Trading volume dipped to $2.3B. Mixed fund flows and ongoing selling pressure suggest range-bound price action near key support levels.

Bitcoin price has fallen sharply this week, dipping below $91,000 on Nov 19 before plunging under $82,000 on Nov 21. On OKX, Bitcoin price dropped 2.08% intraday to $90,976.60 and later slid 8.85% to $81,908.30. The rapid swings underline rising market volatility and strong selling pressure. Traders now eye key support levels around $90,000 and $80,000, with resistance near $92,000. Market participants should monitor trading volume and order book depth for signs of a rebound or further decline. While short-term sentiment remains bearish, long-term fundamentals are still intact.

Ozak AI Presale has entered Phase 6, with the OZ token priced at $0.012—up over 1,100% from its $0.001 launch. To date, 968.7 million tokens have sold, raising $4.02 million. The next Phase 7 price will rise to $0.014, ahead of a $1.00 listing target. At that level, OZ could deliver up to 8,233× returns, turning a $10,000 stake into about $833,333. By contrast, Bitcoin’s advance from $107,000 to a projected $200,000 implies roughly an 87% ROI. This Ozak AI Presale combines AI-driven data services with a DePIN infrastructure, cross-chain functionality and audited smart contracts. Strategic partnerships with Hive Intel (HIVE), Weblume and SINT enhance on-chain analytics, no-code integrations and automated execution. Traders should assess the high-growth token utility of this altcoin against Bitcoin’s established store-of-value role.

ICE, the operator of the New York Stock Exchange, announced a $2 billion investment in Polymarket, a leading decentralized prediction market platform. Following CFTC approval, Polymarket re-entered the US and recorded weekly trading volumes above $2 billion in mid-October. The deal values Polymarket at $9 billion and marks a shift from niche crypto betting to mainstream financial tools. Polymarket and Kalshi now control over 95% of on-chain prediction market volume by using automated market makers and oracles for real-time event probabilities. Traders benefit from instant probability pricing and new hedging options for interest-rate decisions, elections, and geopolitical risks. Challenges remain, including oracle reliability, liquidity in long-tail markets, and AMM adverse-selection risks. ICE will distribute Polymarket’s crowd-sourced data to institutional clients, underlining the growing role of decentralized finance and event derivatives in crypto trading. This institutional backing could boost trading volumes and token demand in the wider prediction market sector.

Dogecoin ETF DOJE launched on Wall Street under the Investment Company Act of 1940, becoming the first U.S. ETF based on a meme coin. The Rex-Osprey Doge ETF uses derivatives and a Cayman Islands subsidiary to meet diversification rules, contrasting with spot Bitcoin ETFs under the 1933 Securities Act. Ahead of its debut, DOGE prices rose nearly 13%. Critics say the Dogecoin ETF simply adds an expensive institutional wrapper around a token traders can buy directly. Supporters argue the ETF brings legitimacy through custody, audits and disclosures, broadening access for mainstream and institutional investors. The Dogecoin ETF launch followed an SEC rule change fast-tracking commodity ETF listings and comes after earlier spot Bitcoin ETF approvals. The SEC is reviewing 92 crypto ETF applications, including proposals for Solana, XRP, Bonk and a Trump token. This development signals growing institutional investment and mainstream adoption of meme coins.

Between September 18 and September 20, Ethereum Spot ETF funds saw strong net inflows. On September 18, spot ETF assets grew by $213 million, led by Fidelity’s FETH fund ($159 million) and Grayscale’s Ethereum Mini Trust ETF ($22.9 million). Total AUM across nine products reached $30.54 billion, about 5.49% of ETH’s market cap, with cumulative inflows hitting $13.87 billion. On September 20, the ecosystem recorded an additional $47.8 million net inflow. ETHA led flows with a $144.3 million inflow, while FETH, ETHW, TETH, ETHV, QETH and ETHE saw outflows of $4.4 million to $53.4 million. Ticker-level data from Farside Investors highlights shifting liquidity allocations and short-term positioning among Ethereum Spot ETF products. These inflows signal robust institutional demand and offer traders actionable insights to fine-tune allocations and anticipate sentiment in the Ethereum Spot ETF market.

US regulators have paused Bitwise’s conversion of its over-the-counter BITW fund into a spot crypto ETF, invoking Rule 431 for a full SEC Commission review hours after an initial clearance from the Division of Trading and Markets. The Bitwise 10 Crypto Index Fund ETF, designed to track the top ten digital assets (with about 90% exposure to Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), alongside allocations in Solana (SOL), XRP (XRP) and Cardano (ADA)), now faces an uncertain listing timeline amid heightened scrutiny. This suspension echoes the recent halt on Grayscale’s GDLC ETF, underscoring regulatory uncertainty as the SEC seeks to refine its crypto ETF framework for investor protection and market integrity. Traders should brace for increased Bitcoin volatility and potential short-term ETF pricing and liquidity pressures, while keeping an eye on Bitwise’s resubmission and the SEC’s evolving stance, which will shape long-term institutional and retail access to regulated crypto ETF products.

Bullish, the Cayman Islands–based crypto exchange spun off from Block.one and backed by Peter Thiel, has filed for a NYSE IPO under ticker BLSH via an SEC Form F-1. Key investors include Nomura, Mike Novogratz, Founders Fund and Thiel Capital. Led by former NYSE president Tom Farley and underwritten by Jefferies with a 30-day green shoe option, the Bullish IPO aims to attract fresh capital and institutional investors. Since launch, Bullish has processed $1.25 trillion in trading volume, ending 2024 with $80 million in net income. Q1 2025 saw a $349 million loss on $80 million in digital-asset sales, versus a $105 million profit in Q1 2024. The platform holds $1.9 billion in liquid assets, including Bitcoin and stablecoins, and operates licensed subsidiaries across six jurisdictions, with custody and trading services in Hong Kong. The IPO follows a failed 2021 SPAC attempt and coincides with a wave of crypto listings—from Circle to Galaxy Digital and Gemini—underpinned by the GENIUS Act’s stablecoin protections. Traders should monitor how the NYSE IPO could boost liquidity, signal renewed institutional interest and pave the way for further digital-asset public listings.

President Trump signed the GENIUS Act on July 18, creating the first federal framework for stablecoin regulation. The law aims to enhance consumer protections, combat money laundering and draw institutional investors into blockchain and crypto markets. It sets clear requirements for asset backing, real-time trading and redemption. Bitwise Asset Management’s CIO Matt Hougan later challenged critics who compare modern stablecoins to the 19th-century US free-banking era. He noted that today’s stablecoins operate under strict stablecoin regulation, unlike the historically limited and unreliable banknotes. Hougan added that state-regulated tokens are capped at $10 billion and make up a small market share, while over 95% of stablecoins follow federal oversight requiring transparent asset management. He urged policymakers to rely on contemporary frameworks for stablecoin regulation and oversight.

Grayscale Investments has confidentially filed for an IPO with the U.S. SEC, leveraging SEC rules for secret filings to preserve strategic flexibility. The move follows its legal win transforming GBTC into a spot Bitcoin ETF and ETHE into an Ethereum ETF earlier this year. Although details on share count, valuation and listing date are undisclosed, the firm may issue common stock or convertible bonds. Grayscale now manages over $34 billion in assets, including GBTC. The confidential IPO aligns with pending U.S. crypto legislation—GENIUS, CLARITY and CBDC Anti-Surveillance State bills—which could clarify regulations and encourage more crypto listings. Circle’s NYSE debut at an $18.5 billion valuation and planned IPOs from OKX, Kraken, Gemini, BitGo, DCG, Anchorage, Uphold and Ledger signal a broader market trend. A successful Grayscale IPO is expected to boost Bitcoin ETF and Ethereum ETF demand, attract institutional capital and drive further crypto industry IPO waves.

Bitcoin has surged 24% in 2025 to a record high above $118,800, outperforming the S&P 500’s 7% gain as institutional demand drives record inflows into spot Bitcoin ETFs. Major US Bitcoin ETFs now hold over 1.26 million BTC—more than 6% of circulating supply—as investors shift capital from equities to digital assets. Spot Bitcoin ETFs ranked third among H1 2025 inflows, behind only short-term government debt and gold. On July 10, US Bitcoin ETFs recorded a single-day inflow of $1.17 billion. These Bitcoin ETF flows are viewed as a key bullish indicator, boosting liquidity and suggesting growing confidence in Bitcoin as a strategic portfolio allocation amid market volatility.

Bitcoin surged past its previous all-time high of $112,000 to $118,000, supported by strong on-chain analysis and derivatives data. Declining exchange reserves, a depressed SOPR, and $1.14 billion in BTC short liquidations underlined market strength. OKX’s USDT Simple Earn rate spiked to 53%, echoing past yield surges ahead of major rallies. Derivatives open interest rose 5.7% to $41.2 billion, while Glassnode recorded a $4.4 billion increase in realized cap above $113,000, confirming fresh capital inflows. The MVRV oscillator stands at 2.25—below the 3.0 overbought threshold—and signals the first significant profit-taking around $130,900. Technical charts show a breakout over $103,600 and $109,300 with rising volume and bullish moving averages. With Bitcoin in price discovery, traders eye $120,000 psychological support and $131,000 resistance, though higher US Treasury yields and macro risks warrant caution.

Donald Trump Jr. acquired 350,000 shares in Thumzup Media Corp., investing over $4 million in the Los Angeles–based social media firm. The purchase follows a $6 million private placement arranged by Dominari Securities, where he and his brother, Eric Trump, serve as advisers. Thumzup Media, known for its Bitcoin-focused treasury strategy, has built a cryptocurrency portfolio that now spans six tokens. Since November 2024, the company has allocated up to 90% of surplus cash to Bitcoin, raising its holdings to more than 19 BTC (worth over $2 million). It also pays some sales participants in Bitcoin. The firm is developing an Instagram app that rewards users for product recommendations on social platforms. Thumzup’s expanded SEC shelf registration could raise up to $500 million, with potential funds directed to its crypto treasury. This move underscores growing institutional interest in corporate Bitcoin treasuries and highlights the Trump family’s ongoing commitment to cryptocurrency investments.

Toncoin faced a major credibility hit after the TON Foundation erroneously announced a UAE Golden Visa programme requiring a $100,000 Toncoin stake and a $35,000 fee. UAE authorities (ICP, VARA, SCA) swiftly denied government backing, stating golden visas are limited to specific investor categories. The Foundation later called the proposal exploratory and promised greater transparency. In response to the backlash, Toncoin has launched a marketing overhaul, recruiting a new VP of Marketing. VARA has urged investors to deal only with licensed crypto service providers. This episode underscores the importance of accurate communication and crypto compliance, prompting traders to monitor regulatory approval and adjust risk strategies.

Blockchain tracking data (Arkham) shows Bhutan’s Bitcoin reserves have fallen sharply. In Oct 2024, Bhutan held about 13,000 BTC. Over the next 18 months, it cut its Bitcoin stash to 3,954 BTC (down nearly 70%), leaving remaining holdings worth about $280.6M. The latest signals point to continued outflows in 2026. About $215.7M worth of BTC has left Bhutan-controlled wallets this year, spread across multiple on-chain transactions—more consistent with gradual selling than a single liquidation. Separately, mining inflows appear weaker: there has been over a year since Bhutan recorded mining inflows above $100k, suggesting a slowdown or change in mining strategy. With no official explanation from Bhutan-linked entities, traders may treat the Bhutan Bitcoin reduction as a near-term overhang. If additional state-related BTC transfers continue, it could weigh on BTC sentiment and keep rallies more fragile in the short term.

The US Department of Labor (DOL) has proposed a rule clarifying how 401(k) fiduciaries should evaluate “alternative assets,” including private equity, private credit, and digital assets (crypto). The proposal is linked to a Trump executive order from Aug 2025 and aims to create a documented “safe harbor” process that offers employers legal defensibility if participants challenge investment decisions. Crypto is not automatically approved. The rule functions as a compliance checklist, not a mandate to add new holdings. A 60-day public comment period is open. Adoption is expected to be slow because fiduciaries often wait for court confirmation that the safe harbor holds, making large employers unlikely to test it early. For crypto traders, the immediate impact on prices is likely limited because plan menus may not change right away. The medium-term watchpoint is whether the safe harbor withstands legal scrutiny and whether regulated crypto wrappers (such as exchange-traded products) gain traction. Key implementation issues highlighted by the article include: allocation caps, using all-in fee costs (not just headline fees), and liquidity mechanics during market stress.

Whale Alert flagged a USDT whale transfer of 221,514,685 USDT (≈$221M) from an untagged “unknown wallet” to OKX, one of the world’s largest exchanges. The USDT transfer matters because USDT is the dominant stablecoin used for trading pairs and liquidity. Traders will typically watch whether this USDT transfer is followed by spot or derivatives buying in BTC/USDT and ETH/USDT, which could suggest short-term upside. Other plausible interpretations include treasury/custody management or liquidity provisioning by market makers, which would be more neutral and limit immediate price impact. Because the sender is untagged, intent is unclear. The near-term edge for traders is to monitor subsequent exchange flows (to/from OKX), changes in order-book liquidity/spreads, and whether any BTC or ETH buying activity follows the USDT transfer.

CoinShares said crypto investment products turned negative last week, with $414M in outflows after five straight weeks of inflows. Risk sentiment weakened amid Iran-conflict worries, inflation concerns, and shifting June FOMC expectations. The rotation was uneven. Ethereum led the selloff with $222M outflows, flipping its yearly performance to a net loss of $273M. Bitcoin also saw $194M outflows, but remains net positive for the year at $964M in inflows. Solana recorded $12.3M outflows, while Sui’s decline was smaller (-$0.4M). XRP was the bright spot with $15.8M net inflows, while Chainlink and Stellar edged higher. Regionally, the U.S. drove most of the outflows ($445M). QCP Capital expects BTC to stay range-bound near $65,000–$70,000, with conviction still weak after quarterly options expiry selling pressure. Overall, crypto investment products data adds a cautious tone to near-term positioning.