Citi accelerates into crypto by launching institutional Bitcoin custody before end of 2026, facing stiff competition from rivals.
US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded 189.3 million dollars of inflows on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. After 297.6 million the day before, the cumulative monthly total now approaches one billion dollars according to SoSoValue. A notable rebound, although a large portion of the capital continues to flow towards BlackRock's IBIT.
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The crypto derivatives market could cross a new regulatory milestone. Nasdaq has submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission a proposal aimed at simplifying the listing of options linked to crypto ETFs. The text mainly seeks to set common criteria for funds exposed to digital commodities. This approach comes as U.S. regulations remain in flux. This approach comes as U.S. regulations remain in full development.
Is Wall Street taking advantage of crypto volatility to advance its pieces? In the second quarter of 2026, JPMorgan significantly increased its exposure to bitcoin and Ethereum, while reconnecting with XRP. The bank's latest regulatory filings reveal $355.7 million invested in BlackRock's IBIT Bitcoin ETF, as well as a 338% increase in its position on the Ethereum ETHA ETF. This move contrasts with recent capital outflows recorded by spot Bitcoin ETFs and reveals a striking gap between short-term turbulence and institutional choices.
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Spot ETFs linked to XRP have just recorded a fourth positive week. This dynamic contrasts with several more cautious signals that have recently appeared in the market. After a July marked by net inflows, flows slow sharply at the beginning of August. At the same time, the token price has approached an important support at 1 dollar. Investors are now monitoring the strength of this level, as analysts consider several scenarios for the next step.
The ETF market is experiencing a mixed quarter, as some products struggle to maintain their growth. ChainLink illustrates this situation with a fund whose value depends directly on a single asset. Launched on NYSE Arca in December 2025, Grayscale's product started with solid inflows. Since then, the drop in LINK has reduced its net asset value and slowed its net assets. The latest quarterly report thus confirms a marked slowdown, without signaling any massive investor withdrawals.
Institutional capital continues to flow into cryptos despite volatility that keeps retail investors on the defensive. On Thursday, ETFs backed by bitcoin and Ether recorded more than $220 million in net flows, confirming the intact appetite of traditional finance for these assets. Once again, BlackRock concentrates the bulk of subscriptions and strengthens its role as the main driver of this momentum in the crypto ETF market.
BlackRock’s Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs experienced a sharp reversal in Q2 2026. Their activity on the shares went from a net increase of $13.9 billion a year earlier to a decrease of $3.5 billion. An annual gap of $17.4 billion that mostly reveals the magnitude of the redemptions.
Whales have accumulated more than 20,000 BTC since July 29, while US spot ETFs attracted $754.69 million this week. Two signals close to $1.95 billion, but Bitcoin still stuck below $65,000.
The US Solana ETFs display a very rare phenomenon: no capital movement. For several sessions, investors have recorded neither subscription nor withdrawal across all these products, an unusual situation in a market where flows evolve almost daily. This immobility raises questions: does it indicate a waning of institutional demand or simply reflect the specific functioning of these financial vehicles? To answer, one must distinguish the flows officially recorded by issuers from the activity that continues to be observed in the secondary market.
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After a second quarter marked by historic capital outflows, American crypto ETFs are finally regaining ground. In July, these financial products recorded a positive net balance, sign of renewed interest from institutional investors. Much more than a simple market indicator, these flows offer insight into Wall Street's appetite for cryptos. Their evolution allows measuring the confidence of major asset managers and the crypto market's ability to regain sustainable momentum.
XRP-backed ETFs have just crossed a historic milestone in capital inflows, confirming the growing appetite of institutional investors for Ripple's crypto. This record comes despite a market where retail investors remain cautious, held back by persistent volatility and a lack of price direction. While the market hesitates, institutional players continue to accumulate through regulated financial products, making XRP one of the most striking symbols of this dynamic.
US spot Bitcoin ETFs once again record net inflows. Ethereum ETFs, on the other hand, switch to outflows. Figures and scenarios.
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US-listed spot bitcoin ETFs netted 33.79 million dollars inflows in the week ending July 24. This third consecutive week in the green marks a first since early May. However, massive end-of-week outflows dampened the emerging optimism.
After weeks of continuous inflows, capital is beginning to leave American spot ETFs dedicated to cryptos. This reversal, observed at the end of July, marks a break in the momentum that had been supporting the market for several weeks. Far more than a simple flow indicator, these funds have become the main barometer of institutional demand. Their move into the red could reveal a change of mood on Wall Street regarding Bitcoin, Ethereum, and more broadly, the entire crypto market.
Dogecoin-backed ETFs still struggle to convince investors. After a brief surge in subscriptions, institutional interest quickly waned, confirming the difficulties these products face in establishing themselves in the market. As asset managers look to expand the crypto ETF offering beyond bitcoin and Ethereum, funds linked to memecoins illustrate the limits of this diversification. This new stagnation phase raises questions about the real appetite of investors for these atypical financial vehicles.
The US spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs recorded a combined net outflow of $310.62 million on July 24, 2026, according to data compiled by SoSoValue. This slowdown marks the end of a relatively calm period for crypto-listed products. The reversal mainly affects Ethereum funds, which had seen five consecutive days of inflows.
Bitcoin is regaining ground, but a barrier continues to slow its ascent. Despite a rebound from nearly $58,000 to $63,955 in a few weeks and sustained interest in spot Bitcoin ETFs, the leading crypto struggles to regain control of a major technical threshold. Behind this persistent resistance lie market mechanisms far more complex than a simple lack of buyers. Why does this ceiling still block Bitcoin's upward momentum?
Spot ETFs on bitcoin listed in the United States recorded 69 million dollars of net subscriptions on Wednesday, extending to seven sessions an uninterrupted series of capital inflows. This sequence brings the total flows to nearly one billion dollars, a sign of a measured return of institutional investors. Will the momentum hold up against the recent price decline?
For several months, financial markets have been evolving in a unique economic context for digital assets. Bitcoin continues to attract investors, but it now faces an environment marked by the rise of real bond yields. This situation changes the arbitrages between different asset classes and raises new questions about the continuation of the bull run. At the same time, flows towards spot ETFs and transformations in the exchange platform sector show that the cryptocurrency market is also continuing its maturation phase.
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US spot Bitcoin ETFs have just attracted about $930 million over six consecutive sessions. This streak, the longest since April, signals a cautious return of institutional capital towards BTC. The market remains fragile, but selling pressure is easing as Bitcoin tries to hold above $65,000.
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The American spot Bitcoin ETFs have just recorded five consecutive days of inflows, a first since April. In five sessions, nearly 727 million dollars returned to these products. The signal comes at a good time for bitcoin, still stuck in a fragile zone after weeks of outflows and macro uncertainty.
A few billion dollars were enough to reshuffle the cards of the crypto market. Between July 13 and 17, institutional investors gave momentum back to assets thanks to a marked inflow of capital into US spot ETFs. This return of buyers allowed bitcoin and Ether to close the week in the green, after several sessions marked by uncertainty. A dynamic that once again highlights BlackRock's weight, which has become an essential player in directing flows towards cryptocurrencies.