Bitwise Expands European Presence Through Acquisition of ETC Group

Bitwise Asset Management has taken a bold step into the European market by acquiring ETC Group, a London-based provider of cryptocurrency exchange-traded products (ETPs). This strategic move increases Bitwise’s assets under management to over $4.5 billion, adding nine European-listed crypto ETPs to its expanding portfolio. Bitwise Enters European Market by Acquiring ETC Group, Boosting Crypto … Read more

Grayscale Report: Liquidated Long Perpetual Positions Fueled ETH’s Black Monday Flash Crash

Ethereum’s Aug. 4 decline could have been fueled by the liquidation of a portion of long positions in perpetual futures, the Grayscale report concluded. The crypto asset’s decline was epitomized by its over 7% drop in just three minutes on Aug. 4. Jump Crypto’s rumored offloading of more than 17,500 ether coins, as well as … Read more

Bitwise CIO Predicts Bitcoin Surge to $100,000 Despite Current Price Dip

Bitcoin could reach $100,000 by the end of the year, according to Bitwise’s Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan. Despite bitcoin currently trading under $60,000 at $57,800, Hougan sees significant potential for long-term investors. Market Pullback a Gift for Investors, Claims Bitwise CIO Bitcoin’s recent market pullback presents a unique opportunity for long-term investors, says Matt … Read more

Digital Assets See Outflows for 3rd Consecutive Week

Coinshares reported consecutive weekly outflows in digital asset investment products, totaling $30 million. Ethereum faced its worst year-to-date net flows with $61 million in outflows, while multi-asset and bitcoin ETPs saw inflows of $18 million and $10 million, respectively. Regional inflows occurred in the U.S., Brazil, and Australia, contrasted by outflows in Germany, Hong Kong, … Read more

Record-Breaking Inflows: Digital Assets Surge as Investment Products Hit New Highs

Digital asset investment products have experienced unprecedented inflows, totaling $1.05 billion this past week alone, pushing the year-to-date figures to a record $14.9 billion. This surge, highlighted in a recent Coinshares flows report, marks a continuous three-week rise, signaling strong investor confidence and a landmark year for digital assets. Bitcoin Leads Digital Asset Inflows Coinshares‘ … Read more

UK Approves First Physically Backed Bitcoin and Ethereum ETPs for Listing on London Stock Exchange

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the UK’s top financial regulator, has approved physically backed bitcoin and ethereum exchange-traded products (ETPs) for listing on the London Stock Exchange for the first time. “FCA approval in this respect could result in greater institutional adoption of the asset class,” Wisdomtree stated. First Bitcoin and Ethereum ETP Listings on … Read more

Blackrock Explores Bitcoin ETP Investments for Global Allocation Fund

In a significant development, Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, has amended its prospectus for the Blackrock Global Allocation Fund to potentially include investments in bitcoin exchange-traded products (ETPs). This move, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), signals a new avenue for traditional investors to gain exposure to the digital asset market. … Read more