ETFs

In a recent opinion piece, Brian Huang, cofounder and CEO of Glider, argues that crypto ETFs fail to capture the full potential of digital assets by limiting ownership rights and utility. He advocates for onchain direct indexing as a superior alternative that preserves control and enables personalization. Huang warns that wrapping next-generation assets in outdated structures hinders innovation in finance.

30 Mwezi wa kwanza, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

U.S.-listed spot bitcoin and ether exchange-traded funds experienced one of their worst outflow days in 2026, with nearly $1 billion withdrawn in a single session on January 29—following heavy weekly outflows totaling nearly $2 billion the prior week ending January 23. The heavy redemptions coincided with sharp declines in cryptocurrency prices amid rising volatility and macroeconomic pressures. Investors pulled back as bitcoin fell below $85,000 and ether dropped more than 7%.

Bitcoin fell back to just above $92,000 on January 6, 2026, erasing early gains amid a return to downward pressure during U.S. trading hours. The pullback occurred as U.S. stocks rose modestly and precious metals surged, with spot Bitcoin ETFs recording significant inflows. Despite the decline, futures open interest reached highs, signaling ongoing market interest.

2 Mwezi wa kwanza, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

Despite cooling U.S. inflation and anticipated Federal Reserve rate cuts, Bitcoin's price has remained stuck in a narrow range around the $80,000s. Traders are focusing more on real yields, liquidity conditions, and ETF flows rather than headline economic data. This shift highlights how structural factors are now dominating the cryptocurrency's price action.

Cryptocurrencies are attempting a rebound following a recent sell-off, with Bitcoin approaching $90,000 and Ethereum surpassing $3,000. Meanwhile, silver has plunged from a record high of $82 to under $75 amid profit-taking and higher margin requirements from the CME. Analysts draw parallels to the 2020 market cycle, where precious metals led before capital rotated into risk assets like Bitcoin.

27 Mwezi wa kumi na mbili, 2025 Imeripotiwa na AI

Bitcoin has surged to a new peak of $125,800, reflecting strong market momentum in cryptocurrencies. This development coincides with spot Bitcoin ETF inflows exceeding $50 billion. Meanwhile, new EU DAC8 rules are set to impact the crypto sector.