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Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced $1.33 billion in net outflows during the week ending January 23, 2026, marking the second-largest weekly redemption on record. Ethereum ETFs followed with $611 million in withdrawals, led by BlackRock's products. This reversal came after strong inflows the previous week amid broader market pressures.
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Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy, has acquired an additional 22,305 bitcoin, pushing its total holdings past 700,000 coins. The purchases, funded through sales of common and preferred stock, highlight the company's innovative approach to building a bitcoin treasury. This move has drawn interest from major institutional investors like BlackRock.
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink stated that cryptocurrency has a place in portfolios similar to gold, marking a shift from his past criticisms. This comes amid President Donald Trump's signing of the GENIUS Act, which establishes regulations for digital assets. The legislation aims to provide guardrails tying cryptocurrencies to stable currencies like the U.S. dollar or gold.