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Digital assets performed somewhat modestly compared with last week’s explosive growth, but Ether shone as investors seemingly turned their attention towards the market’s second-largest asset. Positive performance continued across ETFs, registering a record week of spot Bitcoin inflows and further interest in Ether-based products. Elsewhere, South Korea exhibited signs of increased Bitcoin trading, nine-figure investments and raises returned to the VC space, another major American firm disclosed balance sheet crypto holdings, Japan continued a positive approach to the industry, and much more. For a more detailed #deepdive into why this news matters, refer to the full weekly roundup in the comments below. #digitalassets #news

Our Head of Trading, Le Shi, recently shared insights with Bloomberg’s Siddharta Shukla on the lukewarm debut of Hong Kong's first crypto ETFs. Despite initial enthusiasm, Hong Kong’s ETFs seem to reflect cautious investor sentiments as compared to a robust US market. Le attributes this to two main factors: the competitive edge of the US market and lingering uncertainties about China’s stance on crypto. As Hong Kong vies to become a leading digital-asset hub, these early ETF performances will be crucial indicators of future success. Thank you to Bloomberg for including our perspective, and for providing a platform to discuss such pivotal #digitalassets developments in the journey to prime the ecosystem for long-term growth. Read the full article here:  https://lnkd.in/gXhFTt-t #Crypto #ETFs #Bitcoin #HongKong #DigitalAssets

Here are Top-5 news from the digital assets market. The market has stabilised and delivered mild growth following last week’s significant drop, as calm returned to the market after the shock of macro headwinds and rising geopolitical tensions. More news emerged regarding Hong Kong ETFs, Franklin Templeton improved DeFi accessibility for its tokenised funds, numerous payment processors moved forward with digital asset adoption, Korea continued its crypto momentum, and Bitcoin successfully went through halving, cutting the supply of new Bitcoin by 50% entering circulation going forwards. As always, for #deepdive refer to the comments section below. #digitalassets #evolution

Market Update presented by our Trading Desk: Steady Markets after Bitcoin Halving   📌 #Bitcoin has undergone its fourth #halving at block 840‘000 on Saturday, 4/20. Miner block rewards dropped from 6.25 BTC to 3.125 BTC.   📌 Ordinals protocol, #ETFs, and the launch of the Runes protocol at the halving increased on-chain activity and fees, offsetting the decrease in miner rewards so far.   📌 The broader crypto market has shown some resilience over the weekend, despite U.S. equities closing in the red on Friday. #BTC trades around the $66k level, while #ETH climbed back above $3’200.   📌 Chip #stocks and #tech companies suffered losses last week, with the Nasdaq experiencing its longest losing streak since October 2022. The S&P 500 had its largest weekly decline since March 2023.   📩 To receive the full version directly in your inbox sign up for our Daily Market Update 👇 https://lnkd.in/dSWsacTd   #10YearsBitcoinSuisse #DecadeOfExcellence

2024 Was All About #Bitcoin as Digital #Gold – 2025 Could Bring a New Narrative We are making a BIG market call for the next 12 months !!! 👇1-11) Crypto markets are often momentum-driven, with traders gravitating toward top performers. Following Q1 2024, our attention has been on Bitcoin’s strong outperformance. We avoided Bitcoin miners and expressed concerns that a sharp drop in #Ethereum revenue could significantly decline Ether’s price. Meanwhile, we anticipated that altcoin unlocks might push venture capital investors to sell and raise cash. Retail inventors have remained absent. 👇2-11) Bitcoin has thrived mainly due to its "digital gold" narrative and its attractiveness as a diversification tool for multi-asset portfolios—a concept vigorously championed by BlackRock to its clients. Gold has risen 27% this year, outperforming the S&P 500’s 23% gain. However, as we look toward 2025, a new theme may emerge—one we'll explore further below. 👇3-11) Full report: https://lnkd.in/gwPrJDnJ

When #Bitcoin #ETFs were approved for trading one of the topics of conversation that #BTC maximalists were reticent to confront was exactly what is being described in the below article. All things equal, BTC in the form of #IBIT is far more attractive to developed market investors than BTC held on a crypto exchange. The #SEC has blessed it, BlackRock put its name on it, it sits inside a regulated and easy own traditional #brokerage account, #trading costs are nil, holding costs for now are nil - why take more risks to own the same asset? As a result of all this, ETFs and their inflows/outflows are becoming THE pricing mechanism for the underlying, or as they say, the tail is wagging the dog. Add to all this the fact that the the dog (BTC) is at this point just a "holding" asset, that anyone who is trying to build things on the network is finding that Lightning (the tool that was going to make the Bitcoin Network usable for "things" that the network cannot do) is apparently bailing out (https://lnkd.in/eZDTxYi8) and all you ave left is flows (vs. say fundamentals) to determine price. more ETF buyers = price UP, more ETF sellers = price DOWN - the independent, #decentralized, #TradFi alternative to corrupt #WallStreet is priced by the largest asset managers in the world on traditional stock exchange. That loud sound you are hearing is #Satoshi crying tears of pain. https://lnkd.in/eBWev4uC

💡Institutional Investors's view on the Crypto's Horizon: Lessons from Token2049 ETF Panel "Every journey starts with the first step": Roger Bayston's take on the Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF approvals in Hong Kong marks a pivotal moment – signaling a new chapter for crypto in the realm of institutional investment. Giovanni Vicioso of CME Group spots a clear trend: institutional money is steadily finding its way to BTC ETFs. Evgeny Gaevoy even sees the potential for the mainstream market to adopt the crypto world's 24/7 trading model. The message is unambiguous – we're on the cusp of a significant shift as the march of adoption continues.

📈 Bitcoin Hits AU$110,500 on Record US Spot ETF Inflows 💥 With the U.S. spot #Bitcoin ETF seeing an unprecedented single-day net inflow of US$870 million, the momentum in the market is undeniable. Australia’s BTC ETFs are following suit, and it’s not hard to see why: institutional interest in #crypto continues to build as more investors seek regulated exposure to digital assets. And yet, there are still those who believe this asset class is heading to zero. In reality, these figures tell a different story. Bitcoin’s resilience, adoption, and growing integration into the mainstream financial landscape showcase its undeniable role as an emerging asset class. The world of finance is shifting, and forward-looking investors are embracing the change. #Bitcoin #DigitalAssets #ETF #FinancialInnovation #Crypto #Fintech

Bitcoin Surpasses Silver in Market Value It's a remarkable day in the financial world as we witness #Bitcoin climbing to the 8th position among the world's most valuable assets, outshining silver with a market cap of $1.4T! This isn't just about numbers; it's about the transformative shift in how we perceive value and investment. The rise of digital assets signals a new era in the economic landscape, reflecting the growing confidence and adoption of #cryptocurrencies across the globe. What does this mean for investors and the future of finance? It means we're not just part of a market trend; we're part of a financial revolution that is redefining asset classes and reshaping investment portfolios. At #XEROF, we're committed to providing secure and regulated pathways into the world of cryptoassets, ensuring you're well-positioned to leverage these shifts in market dynamics; please contact Me, my co-founder Marc Taverner, or my colleague Medy Hassaki for expert guidance and personalized service. Our team is ready to support your journey into the evolving landscape of digital finance. #Crypto #Investment #FinancialRevolution #DigitalAssets #MarketCap #Innovation #Xerof #Bitcoin