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At JPMorgan, the message is clear: the appetite for bitcoin remains strong. In the third quarter, the bank stated it held 5.284 million shares of the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) as of September 30, an increase of 64% from the previous quarter. In value terms, this represented 343 million dollars at the end of September. The bet was accompanied by a bullish note: a target of $170,000 for bitcoin in twelve months. Let's talk numbers, flows, and the direction of the movement.

When an analyst announces the XRP ETF for two weeks from now, financiers get excited, regulators slip away… and the crypto world holds its breath (but not its wallet).

Seventeen years after the publication of the white paper by Satoshi Nakamoto, bitcoin is no longer a niche bet. It is a global asset worth 2 trillion dollars. Yet, on this October 31, the market turns the page on a thwarted "Uptober." October closes in red for the first time since 2018. A signal to be read carefully, without melodrama.

In October, the Bitcoin market confirmed its vitality despite a sharp price correction. Spot volume exceeded 300 billion dollars, a sign of a return to "cash" trading and a reduction in leverage usage. According to CryptoQuant, this dynamic reflects a healthier market, capable of withstanding volatility without a sudden collapse. In short, despite the drop in BTC, investors, whether retail or institutional, show renewed confidence in the spot market, marking a structural evolution of the market towards greater stability.

Ethereum’s latest rally has once again lost momentum, with the cryptocurrency struggling to stay above the $4,000 mark. With weak demand and declining spot ETF inflows weighing on sentiment, analysts warn that Ether (ETH) could face a deeper correction toward $3,100 if buyers fail to regain control.

Bitcoin flirted with $113,000, traders were enthusiastic, the Fed was complacent, and Saylor was euphoric. But without spot buying, beware of a backlash: the intoxication could quickly turn to vertigo.

Coinbase strikes hard by buying Deribit, leader in crypto options, establishing itself as a central player in derivatives products. This strategic acquisition unifies spot, futures, perpetuals, and options, attracting institutions and experienced traders. In a competitive market, it strengthens Coinbase's appeal and marks a key step towards a global crypto empire.

Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded 12 consecutive days of net inflows, totaling $6.6 billion in new capital. BlackRock alone contributed nearly $500 million in a single day during this stretch. July 10 and 11 marked back-to-back billion-dollar inflow days—an institutional milestone.

Franklin Templeton plans a Solana ETF, illustrating the growing presence of cryptocurrencies in the financial world.

The Bitcoin ETF captures 305.7 million in one day, Blackrock and Fidelity at the top. The stock market applauds this success.

The SEC, master of procrastination: the decision on Ethereum ETFs, still postponed yet again!

Rapid rise of XRP, paving the way for speculation about its inclusion in an ETF in the near future.

The insightful tweet from Novogratz about Bitcoin and Grayscale reveals his optimism, predicting higher prices despite the challenges

We are now 2 days away from the deadline set by the SEC for the approval of the first Bitcoin Spot ETFs. To date, this regulatory institution has not made a statement regarding these new financial instruments. In case you want to closely follow the progress of the situation, we…

About 6 months from now, the Bitcoin halving, which is the 'halving' of rewards given to miners working with the Bitcoin protocol, is set to take place. The Bitcoin halving has been the subject of various speculations and analyses, with discussions ranging from the potential price increase of BTC to the challenges miners might face, as well as systemic effects. JP Morgan predicts that this event will have a negative impact on the profitability of mining operations.

The race for the approval of a Bitcoin Spot ETF is gaining ground in the United States. Faced with pressure from legislators, the SEC, the crypto market regulator, could soon put an end to the suspense and make a final decision.