ETF

Bitwise has updated its SEC filing for an Avalanche ETF, introducing a unique staking feature that could generate yield for investors. This move sets it apart from competing proposals by VanEck and Grayscale, intensifying the race to launch the first AVAX ETF in the U.S.

Bitcoin is showing signs of a cautious recovery, supported by dovish Fed signals and shifting ETF flows. However, analysts remain cautious, questioning if the uptrend is strong enough to reverse the recent downtrend, with key technical levels in focus.

Zcash’s price has fallen sharply despite positive news like an ETF application, with technical indicators pointing to a potential trend reversal.

Nasdaq is proposing to quadruple the daily options contract limit for BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) to one million, a level currently reserved for major stocks like Apple and Nvidia. The move is driven by massive trading volume and growing institutional demand, signaling Bitcoin’s maturation as a mainstream financial asset.

New XRP ETFs from Grayscale and Franklin Templeton launch with strong inflows, fueling optimism for a price surge as analysts point to bullish patterns.

Solana ETFs have seen net inflows for 20 consecutive days, accumulating nearly €500 million since their launch. However, the SOL price has not followed suit, declining over 30% in the past month despite the strong institutional interest.

Grayscale has filed to convert its Zcash Trust into an ETF, potentially creating the first fund dedicated to the privacy coin. However, regulatory approval remains uncertain given authorities’ general skepticism toward privacy-focused cryptocurrencies.

Grayscale’s Dogecoin ETF launched on the NYSE to a lukewarm reception, with just $1.4 million in first-day trading volume. This starkly contrasts with the highly successful launches of Solana and XRP ETFs, which saw volumes over 40 times higher.

XRP has surged over 22% in recent days, marking its best performance since August. The rally is fueled by significant capital inflows into newly launched XRP exchange-traded funds on Wall Street from major players like Franklin Templeton and Grayscale.

Jan van Eck, CEO of asset manager VanEck, stated in a CNBC interview that his firm would exit Bitcoin if quantum computers compromise its cryptographic security. He also shared his views on market cycles, dollar-cost averaging, and the growing interest in privacy coins like Zcash.