BlackRock (BLK) is moving deeper into the cryptocurrency exchange-traded fund (ETF) market with a plan to offer income from bitcoin (BTC) exposure. The world's largest asset manager, with an estimated $12.5 trillion in assets under management, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) a Form S-1 to list the iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF. The proposed fund would actively manage exposure to bitcoin, either directly or through shares of BlackRock’s existing iShares Bitcoin Trust (IB ...

The world’s most famous meme coin has officially crossed into traditional finance. On Jan. 22, House of Doge, the official corporate arm of Dogecoin Foundation, made its Wall Street debut with the launch of a spot Dogecoin (DOGE) exchange-traded fund (ETF). Trading under the ticker TDOG on the Nasdaq, the new product gives both retail and institutional investors exposure to Dogecoin without the need for self-custody wallets or crypto exchanges. Related: Dogecoin, Elon Musk's Favorite Crypto, Gets Seriou ...

Grayscale has filed with the SEC to convert its NEAR Trust into a spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) amidst a broader decline in the cryptocurrency market. Despite this downturn, the price of NEAR rose by over +3%, from $1.44 to $1.80, accompanied by increased trading volume and futures interest, though the price has since cooled down and is back trading at $1.50. The proposed ETF is designed to offer staking options and will utilize major custodians to track NEAR spot prices on regulated exchanges, offerin ...

Crypto asset manager Grayscale recently submitted its S-1 form to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch its NEAR Trust in the market. The filing notes that the asset manager would later convert this trust into an NEAR ETF, a move similar to what Grayscale made with its Bitcoin and Ethereum trusts. As a result, the NEAR price has bounced back from the bottom of $1.50 earlier today. Grayscale NEAR ETF to Have a Staking Feature In the filing dated January 20, Grayscale said it intends ...

Group 1 - CME Group plans to launch futures contracts for Cardano, Chainlink, and Stellar on February 9, pending regulatory review [1] - The new products will include standard contracts of 100,000 ADA, 5,000 LINK, and 250,000 XLM, as well as micro contracts at one-tenth the size [1] - Futures allow traders to speculate on future prices without holding the actual tokens, providing institutional investors a compliant way to gain exposure [2] Group 2 - CME's cryptocurrency business experienced 139% year-over-year growth in 2025, with an average daily volume of 278,300 contracts worth $12 billion [3] - The February launch continues CME's expansion into alternative cryptocurrencies beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum, following the launches of Solana and XRP futures [4] - All three tokens (Cardano, Chainlink, and Stellar) have shown elevated trading activity, with Cardano recording $703 million in 24-hour volume on January 15 [5] Group 3 - The launch of Chainlink futures coincides with Bitwise's launch of a Chainlink ETF on January 14, which competes with Grayscale's existing product [6] - Cardano is developing its ecosystem by ratifying a governance proposal to introduce more stablecoins through a 70 million ADA community fund [6]

Crypto asset manager Grayscale has filed for a spot BNB ETF in a push to bring an exchange-traded fund for the fifth-largest crypto. Following the development, BNB price is showing some healthy uptick, gaining 1.79%, with analysts predicting a rally past $1,000 soon. The filing comes at a time when altcoin ETFs for XRP and Solana show strength as more crypto ETFs remain the theme for 2026. Grayscale Files for Spot BNB ETF in Delaware Court Crypto asset manager Grayscale took initial steps toward launchi ...

Japan is quietly becoming one of the most important regions in the long-term XRP story. Ripple and SBI Holdings plan to launch RLUSD—Ripple's USD-backed stablecoin—in Japan by Q1 2026 through SBI VC Trade, pending regulatory approval. The project is being built through licensed trust banks and exchanges under Japan's Payment Services Act.That level of capital would reshape demand and strengthen the case for XRP hitting $5. It would also position XRP as the only crypto asset with an ETF tied to a fully regul ...

Core Insights - The XRP ETF products have experienced significant inflows, indicating strong institutional confidence in XRP's long-term potential [1][2] - XRP ETFs have outperformed other cryptocurrency funds, with a notable $43.9 million in net inflows on December 22, and a cumulative total of approximately $1.12 billion [2][3] - The consistent inflow pattern suggests that early investors are treating XRP as a long-term positioning tool rather than a short-term trade [4] Inflow Performance - On December 22, US XRP ETFs recorded their strongest daily inflow since early December, with $43.9 million, while the previous week saw $82 million in net inflows [2] - XRP ETFs have not experienced any net outflows to date, contrasting with the performance of Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs during the same period [2][3] - The inflows into XRP ETFs are characterized by stability, unlike many other crypto funds known for rapid trading rotations [3] Market Context - Despite the strong inflows into XRP ETFs, the XRP price has not significantly increased, currently trading at $1.90 with a 1.26% dip in the last 24 hours [5] - XRP's market capitalization stands at $115.12 billion, maintaining its position as the fifth-largest cryptocurrency [5] - A prominent crypto trader has identified a bearish double-top pattern for XRP, predicting a potential price drop to $1 if buying pressure does not increase [6]

Core Insights - Institutions have invested over $1 billion into US spot XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs) since their launch in November, with no recorded outflows, indicating strong institutional adoption of XRP [1] - The inflows into XRP ETFs contrast sharply with Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, which experienced significant outflows of $2.9 billion and $930 million respectively during the same period [2] - Despite the $1 billion milestone in ETF inflows, XRP's market position has declined, dropping from the fourth to the fifth largest cryptocurrency, with its price currently 47% below its all-time high of $3.65 [3] ETF Market Dynamics - The performance of XRP ETFs is part of a broader trend in the ETF market, which has seen a surge in new products, including a notable $250 million investment in the Canary Capital XRP ETF launched on November 13 [5] - Vanguard, a major asset manager, has recently entered the crypto ETF market, including XRP products, responding to growing investor demand [6] - Other investment firms like Bitwise and Grayscale have also launched XRP ETFs, contributing to the expanding ecosystem of cryptocurrency investment products [6][7] Long-term Value Considerations - Analysts caution that short-term price fluctuations related to ETF flows should not be confused with the fundamental value of XRP, which is determined by utility, network usage, and the underlying technology [4]

Group 1 - Cardano has gained increased visibility as Bitwise moved its Bitwise 10 Crypto Index ETF to NYSE Arca, placing ADA alongside the ten largest cryptocurrencies [1] - The inclusion of ADA in the index allows traditional investors to access it through regular brokerage accounts without needing crypto wallets or on-chain transfers [2] - ADA holds a 0.65% share of the index, which tracks the largest and most established digital assets, with monthly updates on liquidity and regulatory standards [2] Group 2 - Cardano's price has increased by approximately 6.3% over the past 24 hours, trading near $0.4254, but has faced resistance around the $0.45 mark [3] - The price movement has been characterized by a steady downtrend, with each bounce forming lower highs and pullbacks leading to lower lows [4] - Recent trading shows a rejection just under $0.46, indicating that buyers are struggling to overcome short-term resistance [5] Group 3 - If the price falls below the established support level, the downtrend may continue, potentially leading to a deeper drop [6] - Current momentum remains weak, with no clear signs of a price reversal on the chart [6]