U.S. bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded their largest weekly outflows since November in a possible sign the largest cryptocurrency may be about to rebound. A net $1.22 billion left the market in the four days ended Thursday, with Tuesday and Wednesday seeing withdrawals of $479.7 million and $708.7 million, respectively, according to data from SoSoValue. Bitcoin dropped 5% in the same period and is now little changed since the start of the year. Periods of heavy ETF outflows often coinc ...

Core Insights - BlackRock's vision for 2026 indicates a bullish outlook for institutional crypto adoption despite a bearish view on U.S. bonds and the economy [1] - The U.S. federal debt is projected to exceed $38 trillion, creating a fragile market environment that may accelerate digital asset adoption among major financial institutions [2] - Increased government borrowing introduces vulnerabilities to economic shocks, prompting institutions to consider alternative assets like bitcoin as a hedge against fiscal instability [3] Institutional Crypto Adoption - BlackRock's allocation of $100 billion to bitcoin ETFs is expected to drive significant institutional investment in crypto, potentially pushing bitcoin prices to over $200,000 [4] - The transition towards a tokenized financial system is seen as a critical development, with tokenization providing the necessary infrastructure for private credit and asset management [5] Stablecoins and Digital Assets - Stablecoins are evolving from niche products to essential bridges between traditional finance and digital liquidity, according to BlackRock's global head of market development [6] Impact of AI on Bitcoin Mining - The surge in demand for high-performance computing driven by AI is benefiting bitcoin miners, who are leveraging their energy deals for new opportunities [7] - Publicly traded mining firms are reporting increased revenues not only from mining but also from leasing data center capacity to AI companies requiring power-intensive GPUs [8]

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Bitcoin ETF Market - Bitwise predicts record bitcoin ETF inflows in Q4 [1] - The increase is attributed to the 'debasement trade' [1]

Market Trend - Vanguard is planning to offer bitcoin ETF access for clients [1] - The industry initially shows skepticism towards Bitcoin, considering it risky [1] - The industry eventually embraces Bitcoin [1]