Bitwise’s Solana Staking ETF (BSOL) saw $56 million in first-day activity, while Canary Capital’s spot XRP ETF (XRPC) hit $58 million, marking the two busiest ETF launches of 2025.

Bitcoin slipped under its opening price of $93,507 for 2025 after a sharp weekend downturn across the crypto markets — a surprising reversal given the series of positive industry developments this year.

The broader crypto market joined global equities in heavy selling Friday, driven by escalating tensions between the U.S. and China. As of writing, the total crypto market cap was down about 2%, hovering near $4 trillion . Bitcoin  slid ~3%, dipping below $119,000, while Ethereum  dropped more than 6%, trading near $4,100. On Wall Street, the Dow  tumbled about 500 points to around 45,908, and the Nasdaq  slid ~2% to near 22,552. Liquidations Surge As markets roiled, an estima

Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ: COIN) is set to be added to the S&P 500 index on May 19, replacing Discover Financial Services, which is being acquired by Capital One Financial. The announcement led to a significant surge in Coinbase's stock, with shares rising over 9% in after-hours trading. This inclusion marks a historic moment, as Coinbase becomes the first cryptocurrency-focused company to join the prestigious index, highlighting the growing acceptance of digital assets in

Bitcoin Surges to 10-Week High Amid Strong U.S. Jobs Data and Trump's Rate Cut Demands

The cryptocurrency sector witnessed a significant influx of venture capital in the first quarter of 2025, with total funding reaching $4.9 billion. This marks a substantial increase from previous quarters, signaling renewed investor confidence in the digital asset space. U.S.-based startups emerged as the primary beneficiaries, securing 46% of the total funding. This dominance is attributed to the country's mature financial ecosystem and the anticipation of a pro-crypto regul

Bitcoin's price volatility has reached its lowest point in over a year and a half, signaling the cryptocurrency's maturation as a global financial asset. According to K33 Research, Bitcoin's weekly volatility dropped to a 563-day low on April 30. This decrease in volatility suggests a more stable price trajectory for the digital asset. Source: Vetle Lunde Bitcoin's market capitalization has surged to $1.87 trillion, positioning it as the seventh-largest asset globally, surpas