Volatility Shares will launch the first-ever Solana (SOL) futures exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the US on March 20, Bloomberg News reported on March 19. The issuer will introduce two products: the Volatility Shares Solana ETF (SOLZ) and the Volatility Shares 2X Solana ETF (SOLT). Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas compared them to Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs […]
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Asset manager Hashdex has amended its S-1 regulatory filing to expand its crypto index exchange-traded fund (ETF), proposing the addition of seven altcoins alongside Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), according to a March 14 filing submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The revised filing seeks to include Solana (SOL), XRP, Cardano (ADA), Chainlink […]
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The proposed amendment would include various cryptocurrencies in the in the Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index US ETF.
The move comes after World Liberty Financial said it would add Sui assets to its token reserve earlier this month.
The firm is liquidating its ARK 21Shares Active On-Chain Bitcoin Strategy ETF and ARK 21Shares Active Bitcoin Ethereum Strategy ETF amid the downturn.
The ETF allows investors to capitalize on the volatility of Coinbase's stock without directly holding shares.
VanEck has submitted an S-1 registration statement to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a proposed Avalanche exchange-traded fund (ETF), aiming to provide investors with direct exposure to AVAX. According to the filing, the VanEck Avalanche ETF will hold AVAX directly and value its shares based on the MarketVector Avalanche Benchmark Rate, which […]
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REX Shares has launched the Bitcoin Corporate Treasury Convertible Bond (BMAX) ETF, designed to give investors access to convertible bonds issued by companies using debt to acquire Bitcoin. The fund, announced on March 14, will target firms that incorporate Bitcoin into their corporate treasuries. Over recent years, publicly traded companies have increasingly turned to convertible […]
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Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart believes the next phase of adoption for crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) will be driven by financial advisers, wirehouses, and brokers managing assets for high-net-worth individuals. Speaking on the “Coin Stories” podcast, Seyffart outlined how these financial institutions, which oversee trillions of dollars in assets, could play a central role in […]
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The filing’s preliminary, so the SEC has up to 240 days — potentially late 2025 — to approve or deny it.
Gains in BTC came as Senator Cynthia Lummis reintroduced the BITCOIN Act, pushing for the U.S. to scoop up 1 million BTC as a strategic reserve.
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) delayed various altcoin-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on March 11. According to Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart, the approval odds for these ETFs this year are still relatively high. Decisions on Grayscale’s filings for Dogecoin (DOGE), XRP, Litecoin (LTC), and Cardano (ADA) ETFs were delayed. The SEC also delayed […]
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The Cboe BZX Exchange has filed a request with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to allow staking for the Fidelity Ethereum Fund (FETH), as revealed in a March 11 filing. Staking involves locking ETH to secure the Ethereum network while generating rewards. A staked ETH ETF could offer investors additional income beyond traditional […]
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Bitwise Asset Management has launched Bitwise Bitcoin Standard Corporations ETF (OWNB), a new investment product designed to provide exposure to companies holding significant Bitcoin reserves. According to a March 11 statement, the ETF follows the Bitwise Bitcoin Standard Corporations Index, which includes firms that have integrated Bitcoin into their corporate treasuries. Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan […]
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New ETF tracks public companies holding at least 1,000 bitcoin.
The New York-headquartered company registered the "VanEck Avalanche ETF" on March 10
Volume in both leveraged long and short ETFs has increased sharply.
The proposed REX-Osprey MOVE ETF would invest at least 80% of its assets in MOVE or related instruments.
Is history repeating itself with another sell-the-news event from a major U.S. event?
Bitwise has filed an S-1 application form twith the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Mar. 5 to launch an Aptos (APT) exchange-traded fund (ETF). The news caused APT to surge 7% in one hour, increasing from $6.06 to $6.50 as of press time, based on CryptoSlate data. According to the filing, the ETF’s […]
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Cardano (ADA) is presently experiencing a significant increase in popularity on cryptocurrency exchanges. Investors are closely monitoring the most recent data, which suggests a significant increase in network activity and price movement. Related Reading: Ripple Co-Founder Tied To Untouched XRP Holdings Worth Billions—Crypto Sleuth Following the disclosure by US President Donald Trump on Tuesday that Cardano (ADA) and four other large-cap cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, will serve as the foundation of the US Strategic Crypto Reserve, Cardano has been among the talk of the town. Whales Show Appetite With Large Transactions There has been a cascading effect throughout the Cardano ecosystem as a result of an inundation of substantial transactions. On March 4, the analytics platform Santiment monitored 1,132 whale transactions, with 2,671 unique transactions exceeding $100,000. The most significant whale activity in the past three months occurred when ADA momentarily reached $1.13, triggering a major whale entry into the market. ???? Cardano’s brief, major breakout to $1.13 came in tandem with the most whale activity in over 3 months. The sudden jump in $100K+ transfers sparked a drop in the average age of $ADA sitting in wallets, indicating a rise in tokens now back in regular circulation on the network. pic.twitter.com/bGliMmEesx — Santiment (@santimentfeed) March 4, 2025 Cardano Price Momentum Gaining Steam The cryptocurrency is showing signs of steady resilience. Over the past 24 hours, the value of ADA has increased by 21%, fluctuating between a low of $0.75 and a high of $0.94. ADA is currently trading at $0.9972, sustaining a solid 45% increase in the weekly frame. The futures markets are also a hive of activity, as open interest has surged by more than 6% in the past 24 hours, reaching 905 million ADA, which is equivalent to over $842 million. Shifting Regulatory Winds For Cryptocurrency Meanwhile, another motivating factor would be the possibility of regulatory progress. Grayscale has received acknowledgment from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to register an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that is compliant with ADA. This acknowledgment has the potential to increase the chances for mainstream capital investment, as Cardano is now on the shortlist of altcoins awaiting official feedback. Progress Promotes Community Involvement Cardano Founder Charles Hoskinson continues to push boundaries with the platform. Recent developments include ambitious plans to track government spending and advance decentralized governance. The Plomin hard fork stands as a testament to the project’s commitment to innovative blockchain solutions. Related Reading: Bitcoin ‘Won’t Stop At $150K’ This Year, Research Firm Chief Says Cardano’s future remains the subject of cautious optimism among analysts. Although there are numerous speculations circulating on certain social media platforms regarding a potential $10 price point, the majority of observers recommend that individuals maintain realistic expectations. The cryptocurrency market is characterized by frequent fluctuations and remains unpredictable. Cardano distinguishes itself through its consistent network enhancements and evolving ecosystem. The most recent data indicates that token circulation is increasing and there is a renewed interest among investors. Numerous individuals will monitor the platform’s development to determine whether these encouraging indicators will ultimately generate long-term value. Featured image from Market Realist, chart from TradingView
Last week, the crypto market witnessed its most significant weekly sell-off, with outflows hitting a record $2.9 billion, according to CoinShares‘ latest weekly report. This marked the third consecutive week of capital exiting digital asset investment products, bringing total outflows to $3.8 billion. CoinShares’ Head of Research, James Butterfill, pointed out multiple reasons for the downturn. […]
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The inflows come amid a slight market recovery as BTC rebounds from its monthly low, over growing pro-crypto stance from the Trump administration.
BlackRock incorporated Bitcoin (BTC) into its $150 billion model-portfolio offerings through its iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) exchange-traded fund (ETF), Bloomberg News reported on Feb. 28. The asset manager has assigned 1% to 2% of its target allocation portfolios to IBIT. As of Dec. 17, the fund registered over $36 billion in net flows, amassing […]
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CME Group revealed the Solana (SOL) futures launch on Mar. 17, pending regulatory approval, citing increasing client demand. Nate Geraci, CEO of The ETF Store, noted that the development “definitely bodes well” for SOL exchange-traded fund (ETF) prospects. According to a Feb. 28 statement, the new Solana futures contracts will be available in two sizes: […]
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The Aptos (APT) token defied the broader crypto market downturn, surging over 8% after Bitwise registered an interest in launching a spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) focused on the asset. While major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum dropped more than 3% during this period, APT outperformed the top 50 digital assets, reaching $6.15 as of press […]
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Losses in crypto markets mirrored those in U.S. equities after lesser-than-expected earnings from technology stalwart Nvidia failed to wow investors.
Litecoin (LTC) is currently attempting to sustain its position above the critical $120 threshold, eliciting concern among investors. Related Reading: $34 XRP? Analyst Spots A Crucial Setup For A Major Rally The crypto is presently valued at $112, reflecting a 9% decline over the past 24 hours, making its trajectory a topic of interest for investors amid a broader market downturn that has led to over $250 million in liquidations across cryptocurrency exchanges. In light of the escalating selling pressure, is it plausible for LTC to evade hitting lower support levels in the near future? Network Growth Defies Price Action Still, despite the adverse price swings, Litecoin’s basic network metrics present a different story. Higher than the 30-day average of 8.15 million, the overall count of addresses now stands at over 8 million. Concurrent with this growth in transaction volume—which has quadrupled from $3.70 billion to $11.30 billion over the past six months—are other developments. These basic indicators show a strong adoption rate that contrasts sharply with the present price downturn, therefore creating an interesting scenario for market observers. #Litecoin $LTC faced rejection at the $135 resistance, which could lead to a pullback toward support at $98! pic.twitter.com/UchvWgc6G8 — Ali (@ali_charts) February 23, 2025 Technical Patterns Indicate Potential Downturn Ali Martinez, a known crypto analyst, has detected a parallel channel formation on the daily chart of Litecoin that concerns him. This technical structure, in conjunction with a double-top reversal pattern at the upper boundary, suggests that there is ongoing downward pressure that could lead LTC to the midline of the channel, which is approximately $115. The parallel channel’s lower band is around the $98 threshold. If the decline reaches the mid-line at $115, bears will probably test the lower boundary line. This will be Litecoin’s second decline below the $100 milestone. Derivatives Data Shows Mixed Sentiment Divergent signals about Litecoin’s future abound from the derivatives market. While the general long-to-short ratio is 0.90, which suggests that there are rather more negative than optimistic holdings, the ratios of important exchanges like Binance and OKExchange are more positive. This divergence suggests that despite the broader market’s uncertainty, prominent traders with larger accounts remain confident. In the past 24 hours, the market’s volatility was further exemplified by liquidation data, which showed that bulls suffered $2.70 million in losses while bears took a $440 hit. Related Reading: Chainlink Activity Spikes—2,300 Fresh Addresses In Last 7 Weeks Strategic Opportunities Emerge From Volatility The current state of the Litecoin market is a critical turning point for investors. If you are looking at the bigger picture, the possible pullback to the $98 support level could be a great time to get in, as long as it happens. If the price breaks clearly above $135, it could start a bigger rebound phase and show that the price is once again moving up. Featured image from Gemini Imagen, chart from TradingView
Digital asset management company Grayscale has applied to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch a Polkadot exchange-traded fund (ETF) on the Nasdaq exchange. According to the Feb. 25 filing, the ETF aims to expose investors to Polkadot’s DOT by tracking the token’s price performance. The filing stated: “[This] is a proposal to […]
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Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX and Chief Investment Officer at Maelstrom, has cautioned that Bitcoin’s price could drop as low as $70,000 due to ongoing bearish momentum. This comes as Bitcoin recently slumped to a three-month low of $88,273—its lowest point since mid-November, according to CryptoSlate data. Why BTC price might fall further In a […]
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