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Published Oct 20, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBlackRock's Bitcoin ETF pulls in $665M — its biggest day in a year — even as BTC slips to $81,400
BlackRock's IBIT fund recorded its largest single-day inflow since October 2025, a striking show of institutional appetite on a day when Bitcoin itself fell 0.79% to $81,540. The dip was driven by weakness in Asian equity markets tied to an AI-sector selloff, with options traders buying downside protection as risk sentiment cooled. The ETF inflow story and the price dip tell opposite stories about where institutional conviction sits right now — and JPMorgan added a third data point, publishing a forecast that Bitcoin will outperform stocks, bonds, and gold over the next decade.
Published Oct 19, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingJPMorgan brings JPM Coin to Ethereum as Bitcoin holds above $82,000 and DeFi tokens lead altcoin gains
JPMorgan announced it is expanding its JPM Coin dollar-deposit token to the Ethereum network — a significant step for institutional adoption of public blockchain infrastructure. Bitcoin held steady above $82,000 as a rebound in U.S. equities lifted risk appetite across crypto, with DeFi tokens outperforming the broader altcoin market. The day's moves were modest in size but meaningful in direction: institutional validation and improving sentiment drove the session.
Published Oct 18, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingWall Street banks embrace tokenization while a Quantum Alliance warns 6 million BTC sit exposed
The day's two biggest stories pulled in opposite directions: Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo, and Morgan Stanley publicly framed asset tokenization as a growth business, while a newly formed Quantum Alliance flagged that roughly 6 million Bitcoin remain vulnerable to future quantum computing attacks. Neither moved prices dramatically — Bitcoin edged up 0.66% to $82,096 and the broader market drifted within 1% in either direction — but both stories carry real weight for where the industry is heading. Read on for what moved, what didn't, and why.
Published Oct 17, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingQuantum computing fears rattle AI tokens as Circle targets 40 new markets for USDC
The day's main story wasn't price action — it was the growing alarm around quantum computing and what it means for crypto security. Google's Willow breakthrough and Anthropic's Claude solving a 25-year-old NSA cryptographic puzzle fed a narrative that AI-assisted quantum attacks on blockchain cryptography are moving from theoretical to plausible. AI-adjacent tokens like Bittensor bore the brunt. Meanwhile, Circle announced a major USDC expansion into 40 emerging markets, and Visa Direct moved USDC-based payments into full commercial production — two signals that stablecoin infrastructure is quietly becoming mainstream.
Published Oct 16, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingAltcoins surge as NEAR jumps 16% and Google's quantum breakthrough rattles Bitcoin security debate
A broad altcoin rally stole the show Friday, with NEAR Protocol and Celestia each climbing over 16% as Bitcoin steadied above $82,000 and traders rotated into layer-1 alternatives. Google's latest quantum computing milestone added an unexpected dimension to the day — experts flagged that 6.4 million Bitcoin in early wallets could eventually be at risk, prompting Starknet to open a governance vote on restructuring its architecture. The rest of this report covers the MSCI index shake-up threatening Strategy and Metaplanet, and Circle's push into 40 new markets.
Published Oct 15, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin drops below $81K as Korean markets crash and $1 billion in crypto bets get wiped out
A brutal session for crypto: nearly $1 billion in leveraged positions were liquidated after South Korea's Kospi index plunged 8% and hotter-than-expected US core CPI data revived fears of a Fed rate hike. Bitcoin fell 3% to around $80,800, but Ethereum took the harder hit, sliding 5.6% — a sign that traders unwound riskier positions first. Gold-backed token Tether Gold was the rare bright spot, edging up 0.34% as investors sought something with a floor.
Published Oct 14, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin holds above $83,000 as Ledger confirms supply-chain attack on reseller hardware
Crypto markets sat in a holding pattern ahead of a U.S. inflation print due later this week, with Bitcoin barely moving and most altcoins drifting in a narrow range. The day's real story was a confirmed hardware supply-chain attack: Ledger acknowledged that third-party reseller units sold through CryptoBilis contained physical implants, prompting MediaMarkt to pull hardware wallet sales across Europe. Solana also made news, locking in October 21 for its Alpenglow upgrade, which targets a dramatic reduction in transaction finality time.
Published Oct 13, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingSouth Korea blocks 27 crypto exchanges as Strive buys $280M in Bitcoin
South Korea's financial regulators cut off access to 27 unregistered foreign exchanges — including Bitmart and KuCoin — in one of crypto's largest retail markets, hitting altcoin liquidity and dragging most of the top 20 lower. Bitcoin held up relatively well, edging up 0.65% to $83,233, while Solana fell 3% and Zcash dropped nearly 7%. Against that backdrop, Strive Asset Management quietly added 3,311 BTC for $280 million, its largest purchase since January.
Published Oct 12, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingXRP Ledger patches decade-old unlimited-minting bug as dollar strength drags Bitcoin below $83K
A critical vulnerability in the XRP Ledger — one that could have allowed an attacker to mint an unlimited supply of XRP — was quietly patched, raising fresh questions about the network's supply integrity. That news landed on a day when a strengthening U.S. dollar was already pressing Bitcoin below $83,000 and keeping most of the top assets in the red. Standard Chartered's move to offer institutional custody for Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin in Dubai offered a counterpoint: traditional finance is still building on XRP Ledger infrastructure even as the network works through a trust-shaking disclosure.
Published Oct 11, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingLedger confirms hardware implant breach with $86M in potential losses as ETF outflows weigh on Ethereum and Solana
A hardware-level security breach at Ledger — one of the most widely used crypto wallet makers — dominated the day's news, with confirmed unauthorized implants in devices and potential user losses above $86M. The incident lands as Ethereum ETFs extend their outflow streak to nine consecutive days and Solana funds snap a record 14-week inflow run, suggesting institutional appetite for both assets is cooling. Price action across the top 15 was subdued, with most assets moving less than 1% in either direction.
Published Oct 10, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingXRP Ledger patches decade-old unlimited-minting bug as markets drift on flash-crash anniversary
A critical vulnerability in the XRP Ledger — one that could have allowed an attacker to mint billions of dollars worth of XRP from nothing — was quietly patched, making it the day's most consequential story even as XRP itself barely moved. Meanwhile, markets marked one year since the 2025 flash crash that wiped $19 billion in minutes: Bitcoin and Ethereum liquidity have largely recovered, but altcoins remain structurally thin. NEAR Protocol bucked the drift with a nearly 9% gain, while most of the top 15 ended the session within 1% of yesterday's close.
Published Oct 9, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin steadies near $83K after Trump rules out Iran strike, while XRP ETFs stand alone with inflows
A geopolitical sigh of relief steadied Bitcoin near $82,966 after President Trump pledged to avoid an Iran military strike before the midterms — reducing one source of risk that had been weighing on the market. Most altcoins still slid, with BNB, Solana, and Dogecoin each falling roughly 2%, as ETF outflows from Bitcoin and Ethereum funds continued to drag on risk appetite. The standout exception was XRP, whose ETFs were the only crypto funds to record net inflows on the day.
Published Oct 8, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin ETFs see biggest outflow in months as bond yields and oil pressure crypto lower
A macro risk-off session hit crypto broadly on October 8, with rising bond yields and oil prices pulling capital out of risk assets. Bitcoin ETFs recorded their largest single-day outflows in months, dragging BTC down 1.5% to $82,271 and pulling most of the top 20 lower with it. The bigger stories, though, are structural: Samsung is rolling out USDC on Solana to 82 million Galaxy users, Securitize is bringing Apple, Nvidia, and Tesla shares onto the Solana blockchain, and Ethereum's research community is sounding alarms about AI-driven threats to crypto encryption.
Published Oct 7, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingOil price spike triggers $547M in crypto liquidations, dragging Bitcoin to $83,440 and Ethereum down 5%
A sharp rally in oil prices rattled risk assets broadly, setting off a cascade of forced selling in crypto markets — over $547 million in leveraged long positions were wiped out in 24 hours. Bitcoin fell 3.2% to $83,440, while Ethereum dropped 5.4% to $2,570, compounded by news that Bitmine is halting its ETH treasury purchases, removing a consistent institutional buyer. DeFi tokens bore the brunt of the selloff, with Uniswap falling more than 10%.
Published Oct 6, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingU.S. scraps crypto wallet reporting rule as Zcash jumps 3.3% on $100M mining commitment
The U.S. government withdrew a proposed rule that would have required reporting of crypto transfers over $10,000 to private wallets — a meaningful win for self-custody advocates and privacy-focused assets. Zcash led the top-15 gainers on a separate catalyst: Fortitude committed up to $100 million in mining equipment to expand ZEC operations. The broader market barely moved, with Bitcoin and Ethereum each within a fraction of a percent of yesterday's close, but the regulatory news and a pair of product announcements gave the day more substance than the price action suggests.
Published Oct 5, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingSEC approves 3x leveraged Bitcoin and Ether ETFs as ADA surges 12% on no clear catalyst
The SEC greenlit triple-leveraged ETF products for Bitcoin and Ether — the most aggressive regulated crypto exposure products approved to date — giving the market a structural headline even on a day when price moves were mostly contained. Bitcoin held above $86,000 as traders priced out an October Fed rate hike, and Cardano's ADA stole the show with a 12% jump that analysts attributed to technical rotation rather than any specific news. The rest of the top 15 moved within 3.5% in either direction.
Published Oct 4, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingChainalysis ties $387M Bitget hack to North Korea as crypto drifts higher on light volume
A broad but shallow rally lifted most major assets Sunday — Bitcoin gained 0.76% to $85,311 and Ethereum added 0.61% to $2,700 — but the day's real story was Chainalysis using AI to trace a $387 million Bitget exchange hack to North Korean state actors. Pump.fun surged 10.45% on renewed meme coin enthusiasm after Trump announced a third meme coin holder dinner. The rest of the market moved quietly, with no major macro catalyst in play.
Published Oct 3, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin slides 2% as weak U.S. jobs data fails to sustain a rally, Blast L2 shuts down
September's jobs report came in far below expectations — just 29,000 new positions added, with unemployment ticking up to 4.2% — and crypto's initial reaction was a brief rally on Fed rate-cut hopes that quickly reversed. Bitcoin ended the session down 2.1% at $84,625, dragging most of the top 20 lower. The bigger story may be structural: Blast, once a $2 billion Ethereum Layer-2 network backed by Paradigm, announced it is shutting down after assets collapsed 98%, raising hard questions about how many L2 projects can survive long-term.
Published Oct 2, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingSEC's crypto custody proposal lifts Aave 11% as Bitcoin reclaims $86,000
The SEC proposed allowing registered investment advisers and funds to self-custody digital assets — a meaningful shift in how institutions can engage with crypto — and markets responded with broad gains. Bitcoin climbed 2.95% to $86,449, Solana rose 3.42%, and Aave surged 11.48% as the direct beneficiary of expanded institutional access to DeFi lending. The day's risk-on tone was reinforced by $2.7 billion in September Bitcoin ETF inflows and a jump in leveraged long positions, though a $3.8 million exploit on NEAR's cross-chain layer served as a reminder that infrastructure risk hasn't gone away.
Published Oct 1, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin's 9-day ETF inflow streak snaps as bond yields hold firm and a MetaMask security incident rattles Ethereum staking
A nine-day, $3 billion run of Bitcoin ETF inflows ended on October 1 with $149 million in net outflows, and a brief rally to $85,500 — sparked by a softer PCE inflation print — faded as bond yields refused to budge. Bitcoin settled down 1.15% at $83,889, dragging most of the top 20 lower. A MetaMask infrastructure incident forced validator exits from Lido, adding a separate layer of concern around Ethereum staking infrastructure.
Published Sep 30, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin stalls near $83,000 ahead of PCE inflation data as Bitget hackers route $4M into Zcash
Markets held their breath Wednesday as traders waited on U.S. PCE inflation figures — the Fed's preferred inflation gauge — keeping Bitcoin pinned just below $84,000. The bigger story was off-chain: hackers from the Bitget breach moved $4 million into Zcash's privacy pool, drawing fresh regulatory heat onto privacy coins. Meanwhile, Robinhood's announcement of U.S. crypto perpetuals trading rattled existing platforms, and a House committee pressed Crypto.com, Hyperliquid, and PredictIt on identity checks and suspicious trades.
Published Sep 29, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingMarkets are quiet today.
Today's daily report could not be assembled. The full pulse will resume tomorrow.
Published Sep 28, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingSEC clears token buybacks and Quant surges 47%, while a $388M Bitget exploit rattles the market
The SEC's decision to permit token buyback programs for crypto networks was the day's defining story — Quant jumped 47% as traders priced in the direct benefit to interoperability protocols with buyback-friendly tokenomics. The broader market drifted lower, with Bitcoin slipping 1.7% to $83,391 and Solana falling 2.7%, as a separate $388 million exploit at Bitget and macro uncertainty around stalled Iran talks weighed on sentiment. Chainlink bucked the trend, rising 2.7% after rolling out bridge infrastructure upgrades in the wake of a major industry hack.
Published Sep 27, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin ETFs log $2.4B weekly inflow — their best week since October — as Zcash surges 7.8% on a Bitcoin privacy proposal
A seven-day streak of Bitcoin ETF inflows pushed 2026 cumulative flows into positive territory for the first time this year, the clearest sign yet that institutional appetite is back. Zcash was the day's standout mover in the top 15, jumping 7.8% after developers floated a method to bring Zcash-style privacy to Bitcoin without a protocol change. Quant posted the day's most dramatic move — up 56% — though no confirmed catalyst has emerged. Read on for what drove the session and what's worth watching.
Published Sep 26, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingEthena jumps 21% as SEC crypto FAQ clarifies token buybacks and profit-sharing rules
The SEC published a crypto FAQ addressing how it views token buybacks and profit-sharing arrangements — and Ethena, a synthetic dollar protocol that distributes yield to holders, was the day's clearest beneficiary, surging 21%. The broader market drifted lower, with Bitcoin slipping 0.74% and Ethereum down 1.16%, as traders also absorbed news that Hester Peirce — the SEC's most consistently pro-crypto commissioner — is leaving next week. The day's story is regulatory: one document gave DeFi yield tokens a lift while one departure introduced fresh uncertainty about what comes next in Washington.
Published Sep 25, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingOndo surges 28% on BlackRock-backed token launch as Bitcoin ETFs erase $5.8B in outflows
Ondo Finance's launch of onchain portfolio tokens built on BlackRock-developed investment strategies drove a 28.5% spike in ONDO — the day's clearest single-asset story. The broader market caught a bid too: XRP gained 7.7%, Solana climbed 6.8%, and Chainlink jumped 14.6% as institutional momentum returned. Underpinning the rally, spot Bitcoin ETFs fully recovered $5.8 billion in prior outflows, with BTC consolidating near $85,000 and the Fear & Greed index sitting at 71.
Published Sep 24, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingTreasury yields hit 2007 highs, dragging Bitcoin below $83,000 and Zcash down 8.5%
Surging U.S. Treasury yields — now at their highest since 2007 — rattled crypto markets Thursday, with traders pricing in four Fed rate hikes by mid-2027. Bitcoin fell 2.35%, XRP dropped 6.77%, and Zcash led losses among tracked assets at -8.48%. The macro pressure overshadowed two notable policy stories: the Trump administration's reported push for a global dollar-stablecoin strategy, and EU regulators warning that quantum computing could threaten blockchain encryption sooner than expected.
Published Sep 23, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingMarkets are quiet today.
Today's daily report could not be assembled. The full pulse will resume tomorrow.
Published Sep 22, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin ETFs pull nearly $1B in a single day as Dogecoin leads the altcoin rebound
Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded roughly $1 billion in inflows on Monday — the largest single-day haul in 11 months — helping anchor Bitcoin above $85,000 while altcoins staged a broad recovery. Dogecoin was the headline mover, surging as much as 15% before settling at a 4.72% gain. The day's other big story was Binance: the exchange struck a $100 million deal with Circle to promote USDC, while simultaneously facing a fresh federal probe over alleged sanctions violations.
Published Sep 21, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin hits $85,000 as $648M short squeeze ignites a broad altcoin rally
A massive cascade of forced liquidations — $648 million in bearish bets wiped out, $300 million in a single hour — pushed Bitcoin to its highest price since January and sent altcoins surging across the board. The move came in the wake of a Federal Reserve rate hike that, counterintuitively, triggered a risk-on bounce rather than a selloff. Sui led the field with a 24.55% gain, while XRP, Solana, Monero, and Dogecoin all posted double- or high-single-digit returns.
Published Sep 20, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingClarity Act's defeat and Grayscale's Zcash ETF split rattle privacy coins as crypto slides broadly
Congress's failure to pass the Clarity Act left crypto market structure regulation in the hands of the SEC and CFTC, removing a key source of near-term policy clarity and weighing on sentiment across the board. Monero led losses, falling nearly 11%, after Grayscale's Zcash ETF share-split filing drew attention to privacy coins and triggered profit-taking rotation. Bitcoin slipped 1.1% to $80,304 while Ethereum fell 2.6% — though Bitcoin ETFs closed the week on a positive note with a $433M Friday inflow.
Published Sep 19, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingMarkets are quiet today.
Today's daily report could not be assembled. The full pulse will resume tomorrow.
Published Sep 18, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingSEC innovation exemption sparks broad altcoin rally, with Uniswap surging 33% and Solana topping 6%
The SEC released a long-awaited innovation exemption for crypto developers today, cutting regulatory uncertainty for DeFi protocols and triggering one of the broader altcoin rallies of the year. Uniswap led the charge with a 33% gain, but the move was wide: Solana rose 6.8%, BNB climbed 4.1%, and even Bitcoin added 2.6% to reach $78,242. The Fed's recent rate hike, which had rattled markets earlier in the week, was absorbed with more resilience than expected — and the SEC news gave traders a reason to rotate into risk assets across the board.
Published Sep 17, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingFed hikes rates for first time since 2023 — crypto rallies anyway, with NEAR surging 15%
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 25 basis points on September 17 — its first hike since July 2023 — and crypto markets shrugged off the tightening signal, posting broad gains. Bitcoin climbed to $76,301, Solana broke above $99, and mid-cap altcoins led by NEAR Protocol surged as $345 million in short liquidations swept the market. The session also saw Zcash spike sharply on the liquidation wave, while regulatory uncertainty from the stalled Clarity Act continued to hang over smaller tokens.
Published Sep 16, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingClarity Act fails Senate vote, triggering $450M in Bitcoin ETF outflows and a broad altcoin selloff
The Senate blocked the Clarity Act — crypto's most significant regulatory framework in years — on a procedural vote, and markets responded immediately. Bitcoin ETFs shed $450 million in a single day, Bitcoin fell 1.6%, and XRP dropped 8.2% as assets with direct regulatory exposure took the hardest hit. The rest of this report covers Circle's Arc mainnet launch with BlackRock and Visa as validators, Deutsche Bank's move into crypto custody, and a novel insider-trading case tied to Hyperliquid.
Published Sep 15, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin slides toward $77K as Clarity Act passage odds fade ahead of Senate vote
Prediction market odds for the Clarity Act — the Senate's main crypto regulatory framework — fell sharply on Tuesday, reversing Monday's rally and pulling Bitcoin down 1.16%. Ethereum, Solana, and Dogecoin all closed lower alongside it, while XRP held up relatively better as its own regulatory story took a positive turn. The day's moves were driven almost entirely by one pending event: the Senate vote.
Published Sep 14, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingClarity Act advances in Senate, lifting XLM 7% as Bitcoin holds near $78K
Senate Republicans released a final draft of the Clarity Act crypto bill — and Trump's acceptance of ethics provisions gave it real momentum, which Bernstein says is 'definitely not priced in.' Altcoins with regulatory-sensitive narratives led the gains, with Stellar jumping nearly 7% and XRP climbing 4%. Bitcoin rose 1.4% to $77,858, outperforming equities as an AI-sector selloff hit tech stocks. Monero was the day's notable loser, falling 4% as the same regulatory push raised concerns about compliance requirements for privacy-focused assets.
Published Sep 13, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingRevolut data breach exposes Bitcoin transaction records as altcoins slide broadly
A security incident at Revolut — in which customer passport data and Bitcoin transaction histories were leaked via a fake government domain request — rattled crypto markets on Sunday, adding a regulatory edge to an already soft session. Bitcoin slipped 0.84% to $76,628, still below the $81,700 level that on-chain analysts say must be cleared to confirm a new bull run. Altcoins took the harder hit: BNB, Solana, and Ethereum all fell between 2% and 3%, while Zcash led losses at -5.41% as privacy-coin concerns intensified.
Published Sep 12, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingHot CPI print revives Fed rate-hike fears, but altcoins shrug off Bitcoin's stumble
August core inflation came in at 0.3% — a tick above forecasts — pushing Fed rate-hike odds toward 70% and sending Bitcoin back toward $77,000 after an early gain. The surprise was enough to weigh on mid-cap altcoins like Polkadot, but Ethereum, BNB, Solana, and XRP all climbed anyway, suggesting traders rotated into alternatives rather than fleeing the market entirely. A separate story worth watching: a social-engineering attack tricked Revolut into handing over Bitcoin activity and passport data for an unknown number of users.
Published Sep 11, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin slides toward $77K as Fed rate-hike bets hammer Zcash 10%
Traders pricing in a potential Federal Reserve rate hike sold broadly across crypto on Friday, pushing Bitcoin below $77,000 and sending Zcash down 10% as leveraged long positions were forcibly unwound. The macro pressure overshadowed a pair of genuinely significant news items: the Senate's revised Clarity Act is heading toward a vote next week, and India announced plans to tokenize its $620 billion corporate bond market using digital rupee settlement. Read on for what moved, why, and what else is worth knowing.
Published Sep 10, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin ETFs post back-to-back outflows as rising Treasury yields and $102 oil drag crypto lower
A second straight day of Bitcoin ETF outflows, combined with Treasury yields climbing and Brent crude topping $102, pushed most of the top 20 assets into the red. Bitcoin slipped 1.25% to $77,941, while Dogecoin led major losses with a nearly 6% drop as speculative assets bore the brunt of the selling. The one bright spot was Monero, which gained 2.3% — a sign that some capital rotated into privacy-focused coins as macro pressure mounted.
Published Sep 9, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin climbs toward $79K as Iran strikes push oil above $100 and Zcash pulls in a $500M ETF haul
Geopolitical shock drove the day's story: Iran strikes sent Brent crude above $100 for the first time since July, equities sold off, and Bitcoin absorbed some of the safe-haven demand — recovering toward $79,000 after a prior-day dip. The bigger surprise came from Zcash, which surged more than 8% after a newly launched ETF attracted $500 million in inflows. XRP also stood out, drawing fresh institutional money into its ETF products even as funds tied to Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana saw net outflows.
Published Sep 8, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin slips below $79K as Fed rate-hike odds hold near 60%, Zcash leads losses
Elevated expectations for another Federal Reserve rate hike — sitting near 60% in futures markets — pushed Bitcoin below $79,000 and dragged most of the top assets lower. Privacy coins took the hardest hit, with Zcash falling nearly 5%. The day's bigger stories were off-chain: a white-hat hacker returned most of a $320M Bitcoin haul from Liquid Network, and Cronos executed a controversial blockchain rollback to claw back $111M from an exploit.
Published Sep 7, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin's $83K sell wall holds as Liquid Network pauses after $320M white-hat exploit
Bitcoin's biggest story today isn't the price — it's a $320 million security incident on the Liquid Network, a Bitcoin sidechain, which prompted a full network pause after a purported white-hat attacker withdrew 4,000 BTC and promised to return most of it once the vulnerability is fixed. Meanwhile, on-chain data shows large BTC holders actively selling into the $83,000 resistance level, capping any upside. The broader market drifted lower on light volume, with Chainlink the notable exception, jumping 7.5% on the day.
Published Sep 6, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingZcash surges 17% as privacy coins catch a bid; UBS and Jane Street hold $75M in Hyperliquid ETFs
The day's standout move was Zcash, which jumped 17.4% to $1,187.27 as traders rotated into privacy-focused assets alongside a 2.58% gain in Monero. Solana and Dogecoin also outperformed, rising 3.8% and 4.35% respectively, while Bitcoin drifted up 0.45% to $79,980 and Ethereum gained 1.79%. The bigger institutional story: UBS and Jane Street have together accumulated $75 million in Hyperliquid ETF exposure, a sign that traditional finance is moving beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum when it comes to crypto products.
Published Sep 5, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingUK's largest investment platform opens crypto ETNs as Bitcoin slips 1.5% on broad market softness
Hargreaves Lansdown's decision to list crypto exchange-traded notes marks a meaningful expansion of mainstream retail access in the UK — the day's clearest signal that institutional adoption is still moving forward even as prices retreated. Bitcoin fell 1.5% to $79,622 and Ethereum dropped 2.3% to $2,457, with most of the top 15 pulling back. The exception was NEAR Protocol, which surged 12.5% as capital rotated into altcoins, and BNB, which gained 4.4% against the broader trend.
Published Sep 4, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin clears $81,000 and Zcash hits $1,000 as record ETF inflows fuel a broad crypto rally
US spot Bitcoin ETFs pulled in $731 million in a single day — the largest inflow since January — pushing BTC above $81,000 and lifting nearly every major asset. Zcash was the standout, surging 20% to breach the $1,000 mark as a short squeeze wiped out $34 million in bearish bets. Privacy coins led the charge, but the rally was broad: Ethereum gained 5.4%, XRP climbed 6.2%, and Hyperliquid rose nearly 7%.
Published Sep 3, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin reclaims $77,500 as fading Fed hike odds and record-low dollar hedges lift crypto across the board.
A day after geopolitical jitters knocked prices lower, crypto staged a broad recovery. The catalyst was macro, not crypto-specific: global fund managers cut their dollar hedges to the lowest level since 2015, and the probability of a Federal Reserve rate hike slid to 62% — both conditions that tend to ease pressure on risk assets. Bitcoin climbed 1.5% back above $77,600, XRP led the top-10 with a 3.5% gain, and higher-beta altcoins like Sui jumped even harder. The CFTC also made a notable regulatory move in derivatives markets — details below.
Published Sep 2, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingU.S. strikes on Iran send oil above $93, pulling Bitcoin below $76,500 and triggering broad crypto selloff
A U.S. military strike on Iran was the day's defining catalyst — oil surged past $93, global bond yields spiked, and risk assets sold off hard. Bitcoin fell 1.9% to $76,500, Ethereum dropped 3.6%, and XRP slid 4.4% despite a separate story showing XRP ETFs pulling in $170 million over 11 days. The one standout was Uniswap, which held gains as elevated DEX trading volumes from Robinhood Chain's record activity carried over. Below, the full picture.
Published Sep 1, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingRobinhood Chain hits $989M DEX record, lifting Uniswap 12% while Bitcoin slips on hawkish Fed bets
A record-breaking day for decentralized trading overshadowed a quiet session for large-cap crypto. Robinhood Chain processed $989 million in daily DEX volume — a new high — sending Arbitrum up 30% and pulling Uniswap along for an 11.7% gain as traders rotated into DeFi governance tokens. Bitcoin slipped 0.83% to $77,899 and Solana fell 1.8%, both weighed down by hawkish Federal Reserve expectations and a global bond sell-off. The bright spot in institutional flows: Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs resumed or extended their inflow streaks even as prices drifted lower.
Published Aug 31, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingCronos halts after $75M Tectonic exploit as Monero surges 5% and Bitcoin holds near $78K
The Cronos blockchain shut down today after a $75 million exploit of Tectonic, a lending protocol on the network, sending CRO down nearly 7% and rattling confidence in the Crypto.com ecosystem. Most of the top 15 tracked assets fell, with Solana and Dogecoin each dropping around 3%. The one bright spot was Monero, which climbed nearly 5% on no clear catalyst, and Mantle, which led all tracked assets with a 7.78% gain. Bitcoin held relatively steady near $78,000, helped in part by Strategy resuming Bitcoin purchases after a two-month pause.
Published Aug 30, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingUniswap jumps 14% as tokenized stock trading volume surges 415% in a month
The day's standout move came from Uniswap, which gained 14.12% after data showed tokenized equity transfer volume hit $29.5 billion over the past 30 days — a 415% jump that signals real institutional appetite for trading stocks on-chain. The broader market was calm by comparison: Bitcoin edged up 0.63% to $78,195 and Ethereum gained 0.91% to $2,459, with Solana and Hyperliquid also posting quiet gains. The bigger story is structural — tokenized real-world assets are growing fast, and DeFi protocols built to handle that volume are getting a fresh look from investors.
Published Aug 29, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingFed Chair Warsh's Jackson Hole inflation warning sends Bitcoin below $78K
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh used his Jackson Hole address to signal that the central bank still has 'work to do' on inflation, triggering a broad risk-off move that pulled Bitcoin down 2.42% to $77,579 and dragged most of the top 20 assets lower. Ethereum fell 2.59%, BNB and XRP each dropped around 2.3%, and Bitcoin Cash led losses with a 7.6% decline on thinner liquidity. Against that backdrop, two pieces of Solana news stood out: the Bitwise Solana ETF crossed $1 billion in assets under management, and a governance vote to accelerate SOL emission reductions passed narrowly — both signals of longer-term institutional and community confidence even on a rough macro day.
Published Aug 28, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingFed Chair Warsh's hawkish Jackson Hole remarks drag Bitcoin below $78K and pull most of crypto lower
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh used his Jackson Hole address to signal that the fight against inflation isn't over, and crypto markets took the message hard — Bitcoin fell 2.96% to $77,546, its sharpest single-day drop in weeks, while XRP, Solana, and Dogecoin all shed more than 3%. The day's story isn't just prices; it's the collision of macro headwinds with a pair of Solana-specific events — a razor-thin governance vote on token supply and the Bitwise Solana ETF crossing $1 billion in assets — that made SOL's session particularly eventful. Tokenized real-world assets bucked the trend, with Figure Heloc edging higher as traders rotated toward yield-bearing alternatives.
Published Aug 27, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingSolana surges 12% after Charles Schwab adds SOL to its crypto trading platform
Charles Schwab's announcement that it will offer Solana, Avalanche, and Chainlink trading to its retail customers was the day's clearest catalyst — Solana jumped 12.43% to $109, while Chainlink gained 5.49% and the broader market rallied alongside them. Bitcoin held near $80,800, up nearly 3%, as traders also positioned ahead of Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's Jackson Hole speech. The rest of this report covers what drove each major mover, what BlackRock said about Bitcoin's long-term role, and a DeFi security incident worth watching.
Published Aug 26, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingTraders bank weekly gains as Bitcoin slips below $79K and Zcash tumbles 7.6% after ETF-driven surge
A broad profit-taking session pulled most of the top 20 assets lower on Wednesday, with Bitcoin dipping to $78,884 and Solana shedding nearly 4%. The selloff follows a strong week for crypto, and the Fear & Greed Index — now at its highest reading since just before a $19 billion market wipeout last October — suggests the market may be running warm. Zcash was the day's biggest story: Grayscale launched the first-ever Zcash ETF earlier this week, sending ZEC sharply higher, and today's 7.6% drop looks like the hangover.
Published Aug 25, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin reclaims $80,000 and Solana surges 7% on a deflationary governance vote
Bitcoin crossed back above $80,000 for the first time since May, carried by steady ETF inflows and a broad altcoin rally that sent Solana up nearly 7%. The Solana move had a specific driver: a live governance proposal to ramp daily SOL burns to $800,000 and slow new token creation, introducing a deflationary narrative that amplified the broader market tailwind. Analysts flagged overbought technical signals as a near-term check on the rally, but the underlying ETF flow data remains constructive.
Published Aug 24, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingRay Dalio backs Bitcoin as a debt hedge, Ethereum outpaces BTC on golden cross signal
Two macro catalysts drove crypto higher Monday: Bridgewater founder Ray Dalio publicly called Bitcoin a hedge against rising U.S. sovereign debt, and the Treasury's $4 billion bond buyback was read by markets as a signal of yield suppression and dollar risk. Bitcoin rose 1.72% to $77,493, but Ethereum was the day's standout — up 2.81% to $2,459 — as DeFi tokens caught a broader bid. Aave led the field with a 15% gain. Ahead, traders are watching Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's Jackson Hole debut for signals on monetary policy.
Published Aug 23, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingXRP drops 14% and altcoins slide as Bitcoin ETFs log their best inflow week since October
A broad selloff hit altcoins hard on August 23, with XRP falling 14.2%, Solana down 7.4%, and Dogecoin losing nearly 10% — even as spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs recorded $2.6 billion in weekly inflows, their strongest week since October. The disconnect between institutional buying and spot price action points to a market absorbing profit-taking and liquidation cascades after last week's short-squeeze rally. Zcash was the day's standout story, pulling back from an eight-year high near $850 on the back of Grayscale's ETF filing and nearly $10 billion in futures volume.
Published Aug 22, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingZcash surges 34% on Grayscale ETF filing as Bitcoin nears $80,000 on record ETF inflows
A Grayscale spot ETF filing for Zcash sent ZEC above $800 for the first time since 2016, making it the day's standout mover. Bitcoin climbed 3.2% toward $80,000, powered by its largest single-day ETF inflows since May — with BlackRock capturing 83% of those flows. XRP added 16.5%, erasing a bearish technical pattern, while the broader altcoin market rode Bitcoin's momentum higher.
Published Aug 21, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin surges past $75,000 as $1 billion in shorts wiped out and ETF inflows hit $800M for a second day
A second consecutive day of massive short liquidations — roughly $1 billion in forced closures — sent Bitcoin up 8.5% to $75,437 and pulled the entire market higher with it. Institutional money reinforced the move: Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs together drew $800 million in fresh inflows for the second day running. XRP was the standout, jumping nearly 19% on Ripple's announcement of an RLUSD-backed credit fund during what is shaping up to be XRP's best week in months.
Published Aug 20, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingEthereum surges 18% and Bitcoin nears $70K as a $2.7B short squeeze ignites the market
A historic short squeeze — the largest on record — wiped out $2.7 billion in bearish bets and sent Bitcoin charging toward $70,000 while Ethereum posted its biggest single-day gain in months, rising 17.7%. The catalyst was a confluence of forces: surging ETF inflows, a White House crypto event where President Trump pushed Congress on the Clarity Act, and his direct endorsement of Hyperliquid's path to U.S. regulatory compliance. Hyperliquid's HYPE token led all major assets with a 21.3% gain, and XRP and Solana each climbed more than 10%.
Published Aug 19, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingSEC surprises crypto with first major rule proposal as Maya Protocol loses $11M to exploit
Two high-impact stories landed on an otherwise quiet Tuesday: the SEC unveiled an unexpected proposal for new crypto offering rules — the agency's first significant regulatory move as Congressional work on the Clarity Act stalls — and a security exploit drained roughly $11 million from Maya Protocol's liquidity pools. Bitcoin barely moved (+0.10%), but Solana outpaced the field at +1.30%, and the broader market held a cautious Fear & Greed reading of 46. The regulatory and security headlines are the real story today; price action was largely noise.
Published Aug 18, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin climbs above $64K as XRP slips below $1 and Treasury proposes GENIUS Act stablecoin rules
Bitcoin edged up 1.1% to $64,294 while most major tokens lost ground — XRP fell below the $1 mark for the first time since 2024 despite a new banking partnership in South Korea. The day's bigger story is regulatory: the U.S. Treasury formally proposed rulemaking under the GENIUS Act stablecoin framework, opening a public comment period that puts federal oversight of USDT, USDC, and DeFi one step closer to reality. Zcash extended a multi-day privacy-coin rally while OKB led exchange-token losses amid concerns about BitMart's financial health.
Published Aug 17, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin ETFs post their biggest weekly outflow in six weeks as Zcash surges 6% on privacy-coin rotation
Institutional appetite for Bitcoin cooled noticeably this week — ETF outflows hit a six-week high even as BTC briefly touched $64,000 during Asian trading hours, a gap between price and fund flows that pushed the Fear & Greed Index down to 31 (Fear). The day's standout mover was Zcash, up 6% to $515, as traders rotated into privacy-focused assets. Hyperliquid's HYPE also outperformed, gaining 4.3% on the day and 8% on the week. Read on for what's driving the divergence between spot prices and institutional positioning.
Published Aug 16, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingUBS and Paul Tudor Jones pile into Bitcoin ETFs as Fear & Greed hits 34
Two major institutional names — UBS and Paul Tudor Jones' firm — made significant moves into Bitcoin ETF exposure on the same day, even as the Fear & Greed Index sits deep in fear territory at 34. Price action was quiet across the board, with Bitcoin barely moving and most top assets down less than 1%. The bigger story is the institutional behavior running counter to the sentiment reading, plus a conditional federal bank charter granted to Trump-linked World Liberty Financial for its USD1 stablecoin.
Published Aug 15, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin ETFs post August's first back-to-back outflows as World Liberty wins a federal bank charter
Bitcoin slipped 0.5% to $63,009 after U.S. inflation data failed to spark a rally and spot ETFs recorded their first consecutive days of outflows in August — a sign that institutional appetite is cooling at current prices. The bigger story is regulatory: the OCC granted World Liberty Financial conditional approval for a national trust bank charter, the first time a crypto-native entity has reached that milestone. Chainlink bucked the trend, jumping 7.6% on optimism around institutional adoption, while Uniswap fell 5.6% after the SEC delayed key tokenization approvals.
Published Aug 14, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingSEC cancels crypto rulemaking meeting as Bitcoin slips to $62,962 and Fear & Greed hits 29
The SEC abruptly cancelled its long-awaited Reg Crypto rulemaking session with no new date set, adding to a day already weighed down by MSCI's proposal to strip Bitcoin-heavy companies like Strategy and Metaplanet from major stock indices. Bitcoin fell 1.3% to $62,962 and the Fear & Greed index sits at 29 — firmly in fear territory. The one bright spot: Tether completed its first full KPMG audit of USDT, receiving a clean opinion on the $180 billion stablecoin.
Published Aug 13, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingGoldman Sachs buys NEOS for $2.25B as Bitcoin drifts near $63,500 on Fed watch
The day's real story wasn't price action — it was Goldman Sachs paying $2.25 billion to acquire ETF provider NEOS, giving Wall Street's most storied bank direct exposure to Bitcoin and Ethereum income products. Bitcoin itself barely moved, trading near $63,500 as traders looked past this week's CPI print and waited for clearer signals from the Federal Reserve. The Fear & Greed index sits at 29 — firmly in fear territory — and that backdrop is showing up in DeFi tokens, with Uniswap extending a two-day slide to -14% cumulative on SEC regulatory pressure.
Published Aug 12, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingHarmony ONE crashes 40% after attacker mints 4 billion tokens; Uniswap slides 9% as SEC tightens crypto rules
A smart contract exploit on Harmony allowed an attacker to mint roughly a quarter of ONE's total token supply, sending the asset into freefall and rattling DeFi confidence broadly. Uniswap fell 9% as the SEC's emerging 'Reg Crypto' framework put additional pressure on decentralized finance tokens. The broader market held relatively steady — Bitcoin dipped half a percent, Ethereum edged up 0.7% — but the Fear & Greed index sits at 27, deep in fear territory, with traders bracing for a U.S. inflation print that could move things sharply in either direction.
Published Aug 11, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingXRP and Ethereum lead broad crypto selloff as SEC moves to formalize 'Reg Crypto' framework
A broad risk-off session pushed most major crypto assets lower, with XRP falling 2.9% and Ethereum dropping 2.6% to lead large-cap losses. The day's real story is regulatory: the SEC announced a formal meeting to propose 'Reg Crypto,' a new framework that could reshape how digital asset offerings are structured in the U.S. BlackRock added a counterpoint, arguing that Bitcoin sentiment is improving and that BTC is beginning to trade independently from equities — a potential shift worth watching as the Fear & Greed index sits at a cautious 29.
Published Aug 10, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin holds $65K as Senate punts CLARITY Act vote to September, ETF inflows hit $853M
The Senate delayed its landmark crypto-regulation vote — the CLARITY Act — to September 15, but Bitcoin barely flinched, holding above $65,000 on the back of $853 million in single-day ETF inflows led by BlackRock's IBIT. The broader market drifted on light moves, with Fear & Greed sitting at 30, reflecting a cautious mood rather than outright panic. The day's real story is the tension between institutional money flowing steadily in and a regulatory calendar that keeps slipping.
Published Aug 9, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingSenate locks in September 15 Clarity Act vote as Bitcoin ETFs pull in $1.1B — their best week since April
The U.S. Senate set a firm floor vote date for the Crypto Clarity Act, the furthest a crypto market-structure bill has advanced in Congress. That news landed alongside the strongest week of Bitcoin and Ether ETF inflows since April — $1.1 billion net — even as spot prices barely moved. Bitcoin slipped 0.2% to $64,808 and Ethereum was flat, with the Fear & Greed index sitting at 31, deep in fear territory. The gap between institutional fund flows and subdued spot prices is the day's real story.
Published Aug 8, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin clears $65,000 after a surprise US jobs miss fuels rate-cut hopes; CRO crashes 9.5% as Trump Media scraps Crypto.com deal
A weaker-than-expected US jobs report shifted macro sentiment sharply dovish on Saturday, pushing Bitcoin above $65,000 for the first time in weeks and lifting most of the top 20 assets. The macro tailwind was the day's main story — but the sharpest single move belonged to Cronos, which fell 9.5% after Trump Media terminated its partnership with Crypto.com and abandoned plans to hold CRO in its treasury. Fear & Greed sits at 30, still in Fear territory, suggesting the market is cautious even as prices tick higher.
Published Aug 7, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingSenate delays Clarity Act vote as Bitcoin whales and ETFs absorb $1.95B in fresh demand
The Senate pushed its crypto Clarity Act vote past the August recess, extending regulatory uncertainty and weighing on XRP and major assets across the board. Despite the political setback, on-chain data told a different story: Bitcoin whales accumulated $1.2 billion in BTC while ETFs attracted another $750 million, suggesting institutional buyers are treating the range near $64,000 as an entry point. Cardano was the day's standout mover, jumping 7.1% as traders rotated into lower-cap layer-1 assets.
Published Aug 6, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin developers disclose 85 critical bugs as the Clarity Act stalls in the Senate
A sweeping disclosure of 85 critical vulnerabilities in Bitcoin's codebase rattled developers today, casting a shadow over the market even as BTC edged up 0.90% to $64,824. The bigger structural story is in Washington: the Clarity Act — the most significant U.S. crypto market-structure bill in years — remains stuck in the Senate ahead of the August recess, leaving the entire sector in a regulatory holding pattern. Ethereum outperformed, rising 2.10%, while the Fear & Greed index sits at 25, deep in fear territory.
Published Aug 5, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin holds $64K as the Clarity Act stalls over Trump ethics probe
Crypto markets drifted on light moves today — Bitcoin barely budged at $64,184 while stocks hit record highs — but the real story is in Washington. The Clarity Act, the most significant US crypto market structure bill in years, is stuck in the Senate as lawmakers push the SEC to investigate President Trump's memecoin dealings. Meanwhile, Zcash jumped 6.5% as a $130M hardware wallet hack renewed interest in privacy-focused coins.
Published Aug 4, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin recovers toward $64K as Coldcard hack losses swell to $130M and yen carry trade fears return
Bitcoin climbed 1.8% to $63,506 as broader market sentiment steadied, but two macro threats kept the Fear & Greed index deep in fear territory at 25. Galaxy Research raised its estimate of losses from the Coldcard hardware wallet exploit to $130 million, and coordinated U.S.-Japan currency action strengthened the yen — reviving fears of a carry trade unwind that previously sent Bitcoin sharply lower. Avalanche was the day's standout gainer at +6.8%, while Uniswap fell 6.1% despite decentralized exchanges hitting a record 24% share of spot crypto trading.
Published Aug 3, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingColdcard exploit nears $114M as Bitcoin slips below $63,000 and fear deepens
A worsening hardware wallet security crisis — the Coldcard exploit — pushed Bitcoin below $63,000 and kept the Fear & Greed Index deep in fear territory at 28. What started as an $89M breach has grown toward $114M as attackers conducted additional wallet sweeps, overshadowing any geopolitical tailwinds. The rest of the top 15 followed Bitcoin lower, with Ondo among the hardest hit as the risk-off mood spread to RWA and DeFi-adjacent tokens.
Published Aug 2, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingColdcard exploit hits 4,500 wallets and $89M in losses as Bitcoin holds near $63K
A widening hardware wallet exploit — the Coldcard attack — has now compromised 4,500 addresses and pushed estimated losses to $89 million, rattling self-custody confidence across the market. Bitcoin absorbed the news with a modest 0.70% gain to $63,387, suggesting the damage is contained for now, but the Fear & Greed index sits at 27 (Fear), reflecting how fragile sentiment remains. Cardano was the day's standout mover, surging 9.3% with no clear single catalyst, while the SEC's decision to revisit Nasdaq Bitcoin options approval added a fresh layer of regulatory uncertainty for institutional derivatives.
Published Aug 1, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin slides to $63K as a $70M Coldcard exploit deepens self-custody fears
A growing hardware-wallet vulnerability — now linked to $70 million in Bitcoin losses — cast a shadow over the market on August 1, pushing Bitcoin down 1.8% to $63,042 and dragging most major assets lower. The Fear & Greed index sits at 27, deep in fear territory, and speculative money rotated into low-cap meme tokens rather than blue chips. Uniswap was the day's sharpest loser among named assets, reversing 8.5% after yesterday's regulatory-optimism rally ran out of steam.
Published Jul 31, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingColdcard wallet exploit drains 594 BTC as Uniswap jumps 10% on Clarity Act progress
A critical security flaw in Coldcard Mk3 hardware wallets was exploited to drain 594 BTC in under 25 minutes — the day's most alarming headline in an otherwise quiet market. On the regulatory front, bipartisan senators sent a fresh ethics compromise to the White House to revive the Clarity Act, lifting DeFi tokens: Uniswap surged 10.4% on hopes that a U.S. crypto market structure framework is back on track. Bitcoin itself barely moved, holding near $63,800 with a Fear & Greed reading of 25 — deep in fear territory.
Published Jul 30, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingFed holds rates as hawkish tone triggers $286M in crypto liquidations
The Federal Reserve kept interest rates steady Wednesday, but three officials pushed for a hike — and the hawkish signal was enough to whipsaw Bitcoin and Ether, wiping out $286 million in leveraged bets. Both assets ended the day nearly flat, masking the turbulence underneath. Analysts are split on what the Fed's posture means for crypto from here, and the Fear & Greed index sitting at 28 reflects that unease.
Published Jul 29, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin clears $64,000 ahead of Wednesday's Fed rate decision
Bitcoin pushed above $64,000 during Asian trading hours, pulling most of the top 20 assets higher as traders positioned ahead of a Federal Reserve decision due Wednesday. The Fed meeting is the day's real story — markets are split on whether the central bank will hold rates or hike, and that uncertainty is keeping the Fear & Greed index deep in fear territory at 29. Cardano led altcoin gains while NEAR Protocol slipped against the trend.
Published Jul 28, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin slides 3% as Korea's Kospi plunges 10% and global markets sell off
A sharp drop in South Korea's Kospi stock index — down 10% in a single session — rippled through crypto markets, pulling Bitcoin down 3% to $63,411 and Ethereum down 4.3% to $1,881. The sell-off was broad: nearly every major asset in the top 15 finished in the red, with Hyperliquid and NEAR Protocol among the hardest hit. The Senate's decision to shelve the Clarity Act stablecoin bill added a layer of regulatory uncertainty to an already difficult day.
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Week of Jul 27, 2026
Published Jul 27, 2026
Read free reportWeekly Crypto Pulse: Ethereum leads market surge as Bitcoin stabilizes above $65,000
This week, the total cryptocurrency market capitalization reached $2.316 trillion, with Bitcoin's dominance at 56.44% and Ethereum's at 10.21%. Ethereum outperformed Bitcoin with a 5.50% increase over the past week, while Bitcoin rose by 1.40%, reflecting a cautious optimism in the market despite ongoing regulatory challenges.
Published Jul 27, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingEthereum jumps 4.4% as U.S.-Iran tensions ease and Bitcoin reclaims $65,000
Easing geopolitical pressure between the U.S. and Iran — which sent oil down 5% — gave crypto markets room to breathe. Ethereum led the recovery with a 4.4% gain, its strongest single-day move in weeks, while Bitcoin climbed back above $65,000. The day's outlier on the downside was Shiba Inu, which shed 11% in a sharp reversal after a 33% surge the previous session.
Published Jul 26, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingShiba Inu surges 33% as South Korean traders fuel a mystery rally
Shiba Inu was the day's standout story, jumping 33.5% on a wave of buying from South Korean exchanges — no clear fundamental catalyst has emerged, making this a classic retail-driven momentum spike. The broader market was quiet by comparison: Bitcoin edged up 0.6% to $64,347, Ethereum gained 1.2%, and most top-15 assets moved less than 2%. Fear & Greed sits at 26 (Fear), a reminder that the wider market mood remains cautious even as individual tokens catch fire.
Published Jul 25, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin slides to $63,900 as EU sanctions target $120B Russian crypto network
A broad market selloff pushed Bitcoin down 2.3% to $63,892 and Ethereum down 1.9% to $1,853, with the Fear & Greed index sitting at 27 — deep in fear territory. The day's clearest catalyst was the EU's 21st sanctions package, which directly targets a $120 billion Russian crypto network and raised fresh questions about regulatory reach across the industry. A $5 billion cluster in Bitcoin options is drawing attention as a potential floor signal, but it hasn't stopped the bleeding today.
Published Jul 24, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin holds near $65K as AI sector selloff rattles tech stocks but spares crypto
A $800 billion wipeout in AI-linked equities failed to drag Bitcoin meaningfully lower — BTC ended the day down just 0.32% near $65,366, while the broader crypto market absorbed the shock with modest losses. Ethereum and Dogecoin bore the brunt, falling 1.66% and 3.48% respectively as investors digested disappointing tech earnings. The day's story is less about crypto weakness and more about what didn't happen: a major equity selloff that left Bitcoin largely standing.
Published Jul 23, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin slips as $35M in protocol hacks rattle sentiment and Clarity Act odds fall to 38%
A rough 24 hours for crypto security: Bitcoin and Ethereum-linked protocols lost $35 million to multiple attacks, and a separate $24 million exploit drained an Arbitrum-based trading platform. Bitcoin fell 0.8% to $65,599 against that backdrop, while the Fear & Greed index sits at 31 — firmly in fear territory. The bigger macro story is the Clarity Act, the proposed US crypto regulatory framework, whose passage odds have slipped to 38% as rising oil prices and interest rates weigh on risk appetite.
Published Jul 22, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin drifts below $66,000 as Movement Labs files for bankruptcy and traders eye Alphabet earnings
Bitcoin held just under $66,000 on Tuesday as traders waited for Alphabet's earnings report to read the health of the broader AI and tech trade. Movement Labs, a crypto project that had already faced a token scandal, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy — the day's clearest negative headline. Hyperliquid fell 6.47% and Zcash dropped 5.33%, while most large-cap assets slipped less than 1.5%.
Published Jul 21, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin hits a two-week high above $66,000 as ETF inflows streak reaches five days
Bitcoin climbed to a two-week high, touching $66,182, as five consecutive days of ETF inflows — the longest such streak since April — signaled renewed institutional appetite. Ethereum outpaced Bitcoin with a 4.5% gain, and XRP jumped 4% on technical momentum. The Fear & Greed index sits at 25 (Fear), a reminder that the broader market mood hasn't caught up with the price action yet.
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Week of Jul 20, 2026
Published Jul 20, 2026
Read free reportWeekly Crypto Pulse: Ethereum outperforms Bitcoin as market sentiment stabilizes
The total cryptocurrency market capitalization reached $2.274 trillion this week, with Bitcoin's dominance at 56.38% and Ethereum's at 9.85%. Ethereum saw a notable increase of 4.44% over the past week, while Bitcoin rose by 1.47%, reflecting a slight improvement in market sentiment despite ongoing regulatory concerns.
Published Jul 20, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin slips under $64,000 as oil rebound and AI selloff weigh on risk assets
Bitcoin dipped below $64,000 on Sunday as a bounce in oil prices and a broad selloff in AI-related stocks pulled capital away from risk assets. The move was modest — BTC fell less than 1% — but it landed against a backdrop of Fear & Greed at 29, deep in "Fear" territory, and Bitcoin ETF inflows that remain a fraction of recent outflows. The week ahead brings U.S. regulatory developments and an ECB rate decision that could set the tone for crypto markets.
Published Jul 19, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin options traders target $72K ahead of next week's Fed meeting
Crypto drifted higher on Sunday with Bitcoin up 1% and Ethereum up 1.2%, but the real story is positioning ahead of the Federal Reserve's meeting later this month. Large options bets targeting $72,000 for Bitcoin by month-end have drawn attention, suggesting some traders expect the Fed's tone to be a catalyst. Fear & Greed sits at 28 — firmly in fear territory — so the optimism is cautious at best.
Published Jul 18, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingCardano jumps 4.6% after handing core development to outside teams in decentralization push
Cardano was the day's standout mover, gaining 4.6% after announcing it would transfer core protocol development to external teams — a meaningful governance shift for one of the older proof-of-stake networks. Bitcoin rose 1.9% to $63,967, and most of the top 15 tracked assets ended the day in the green, though the Fear & Greed index sitting at 25 (Fear) signals the broader market remains cautious. The Senate's continued delay on the Clarity Act stablecoin bill is adding to that unease.
Published Jul 17, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin slips below $63K as U.S. strike on Iran rattles markets; Citadel backs Crypto.com at $20B valuation
A U.S. military strike on Iran sent a jolt through risk assets on Thursday, pushing Bitcoin down 1.83% to $62,759 and dragging most of the top 20 lower. Hyperliquid was the session's hardest hit, falling nearly 10% as geopolitical anxiety amplified selling pressure. Against that backdrop, Cronos bucked the trend — Citadel Securities' $400 million investment in Crypto.com, valuing the exchange at $20 billion, lifted confidence in the broader ecosystem and carried CRO to a 4.47% gain.
Published Jul 16, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingEthereum outpaces Bitcoin as BlackRock's ETF drives fresh inflows, while the Senate blocks clemency for SBF
Ethereum rose 0.34% while Bitcoin slipped 0.98% to around $63,900 — a small but meaningful divergence explained by a surge of ETF money flowing into Ether funds, almost entirely from BlackRock. The Senate's unanimous vote against clemency for FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried landed as a reminder that crypto's legal reckoning is still playing out. Fear and Greed sits at 25, deep in fear territory, and most of the top 15 assets closed in the red.
Published Jul 15, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin clears $64,000 as cooling U.S. inflation kills the rate-hike trade
A softer-than-expected U.S. inflation print shifted market expectations away from further Federal Reserve rate hikes, and crypto responded broadly — Bitcoin rose 3.3% to $64,552, Ethereum jumped 5.1%, and nearly every top-15 asset closed higher. Zcash led the day with a 9.4% gain, while DeXe was the notable outlier, falling 10.6% with no clear catalyst. The Fear & Greed index sits at 25 (Fear), a reminder that the market's mood hasn't fully caught up with today's price action.
Published Jul 14, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin slips toward $62,500 as traders raise bets on a July Fed rate hike ahead of Tuesday's CPI report
A hotter-than-expected jobs market has traders pricing in a higher chance of a Fed rate hike this month, and Bitcoin is feeling it — down 0.78% to $62,476 with the Fear & Greed index sitting at 22, deep in 'Extreme Fear' territory. The bigger story is what happens Tuesday: the CPI inflation report could either confirm or deflate those rate-hike bets, making it the most watched data point of the week. Meanwhile, the U.S. government moved $288 million in seized Bitcoin and Ether to Coinbase Prime, adding a separate layer of market uncertainty.
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Week of Jul 13, 2026
Published Jul 13, 2026
Read free reportWeekly Crypto Pulse: Bitcoin struggles to maintain $63,000 as market sentiment shifts
The cryptocurrency market cap reached $2.258 trillion this week, with Bitcoin's dominance at 56.11%. Ethereum saw a modest increase of 1.23%, while Bitcoin experienced a slight rise of 0.18%, reflecting a mixed sentiment amid geopolitical tensions and regulatory scrutiny.
Published Jul 13, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin ETFs snap an 8-week outflow streak, but a leverage flush drags BTC below $63,000
Bitcoin ETFs pulled in $197 million on Sunday, ending two months of consecutive outflows — a meaningful shift in institutional appetite. But an Asian-session leverage flush pushed Bitcoin below $63,000 on Monday, leaving the market in an uneasy position: fresh ETF demand on one hand, forced selling on the other. The Fear & Greed index sits at 28 (Fear), and the week ahead brings U.S. inflation data that could tip sentiment either way.
Published Jul 12, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin ETFs snap eight-week outflow streak as U.S. strikes Iran rattle broader markets
Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs pulled in a combined $282 million this week, ending eight consecutive weeks of outflows — the clearest sign yet that institutional appetite is returning. The good news was offset by U.S. military strikes on Iran, which kept both assets nearly flat on the day: Bitcoin slipped 0.38% to $63,965 and Ethereum edged up 0.21% to $1,803. DeXe was the day's biggest single-asset mover, jumping 13.81% with no clear public catalyst, while Avalanche led the losers at -4.77% as geopolitical unease weighed on risk assets.
Published Jul 11, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingCongress moves to ban the digital dollar as crypto drifts on low volume
A provision in a housing bill set to ban the U.S. government from issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC) passed tonight, removing a long-debated policy threat from the table. Markets barely moved on the news — Bitcoin edged up 0.23% to $64,113 and Ethereum gained 1.50% to $1,798.86 — but the Fear & Greed index sits at 26, deep in fear territory, suggesting the broader mood remains cautious. The real action was in the headlines: Circle won approval to open a national trust bank, and Japan unveiled a domestic investment push that analysts say could channel fresh capital into Bitcoin and gold.
Published Jul 10, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin climbs to nearly $64,000 as chip stocks rally and yen strengthens
A chip-stock rally and a stronger Japanese yen gave Bitcoin a macro tailwind on Thursday, pushing it up 2.56% to $64,371 — its highest level in this consolidation range in recent sessions. Most of the top 20 assets followed, with Ethereum gaining 2.37% and XRP breaking through the $1.10 resistance level traders had been watching. The Fear & Greed index sits at 23 (Extreme Fear), a reminder that the broader mood remains cautious even as prices tick higher.
Published Jul 9, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin holds near $63K as looming AI IPOs threaten to pull capital away from crypto
Two high-profile AI IPOs on the horizon are raising questions about whether institutional money will rotate out of crypto and into the new listings — a concern that landed as the day's main story even as Bitcoin edged up 1.19% to $62,796. The broader market moved in the same direction, with most top assets posting small gains. Fear & Greed sits at 22, deep in fear territory, suggesting the optimism behind today's green numbers is fragile.
Published Jul 8, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin slides below $62K as U.S.-Iran tensions push oil higher and crypto lower
Geopolitical pressure from escalating U.S.-Iran tensions drove oil prices up and risk assets down, pulling Bitcoin to $61,992 — a 1.66% drop — while Solana and XRP fell harder, losing 5.1% and 4% respectively. The Fear & Greed index sits at 20, deep in Extreme Fear territory. One bright spot: Zcash jumped nearly 4% on the back of a significant cryptographic security milestone, and a separate story out of Japan shows the yen's collapse is pushing companies toward Bitcoin and XRP as alternatives.
Published Jul 7, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin and Ethereum edge higher as Japanese rate fears weigh on sentiment
Bitcoin gained 1% to $63,246 and Ethereum rose 1.1% to $1,776.95, but the moves were cautious — the Fear & Greed index sits at 27 (Fear), and rising Japanese interest rates are casting a shadow over the macro relief rally that carried crypto higher in recent weeks. ETF inflows on Monday offered a counterweight, with institutional money still moving into both BTC and ETH funds. The bigger story today may be off-price: a governance exploit drained $20 million from the BONK treasury, and Binance launched a covered call yield product for Bitcoin holders.
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Week of Jul 6, 2026
Published Jul 6, 2026
Read free reportWeekly Crypto Pulse: Ethereum leads recovery as Bitcoin steadies above $63,000
The cryptocurrency market rebounded this week, with a total market capitalization of $2.254 trillion. Bitcoin rose 4.82% to $62,644, while Ethereum surged 11.91% to $1,758, reflecting a shift in sentiment following regulatory developments and market stabilization efforts.
Published Jul 6, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingEthereum leads crypto's hold above key levels as altcoin optimism returns
Crypto markets steadied on Monday, with Ethereum outpacing Bitcoin on a day when smaller altcoins caught a fresh bid. The broader story is one of recovery from recent weakness — Fear & Greed sits at 24 (Extreme Fear), yet most top assets closed in the green. Vitalik Buterin's announcement of Ethereum's biggest rebuild since the Merge added a concrete catalyst to ETH's relative strength.
Published Jul 5, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin climbs back above $63,000 as Binance sees $1.2B in ETH withdrawals
Bitcoin recovered past $63,000 on July 5th, reversing losses from the final days of June — a meaningful bounce given that the Fear & Greed index sits at a fearful 23. The bigger story may be off-exchange: Binance recorded $1.2 billion in outflows, with Ethereum withdrawals hitting a three-year high, suggesting holders are moving ETH off the platform in volume. Read on for what's driving the moves and what else is worth watching.
Published Jul 4, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin holds $61K on soft jobs data as XRP jumps 3.8% and Hyperliquid leads the top 15
A US Independence Day session saw crypto markets find steady footing after recent turbulence. Soft jobs data eased fears of further Federal Reserve rate hikes, helping Bitcoin hold above $61,000 and giving the broader market room to recover. XRP was the standout in the top 15, rising 3.8%, while Hyperliquid gained 5.3% — both outpacing Bitcoin's 1.2% rise. The Fear & Greed index sits at 22, firmly in 'Extreme Fear' territory, suggesting the market's mood remains cautious despite today's green session.
Published Jul 3, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin ETFs snap a 10-day outflow streak with $221M in fresh inflows as a short squeeze lifts ETH 6%
After ten consecutive days of redemptions, Bitcoin ETFs pulled in $221 million on July 3 — a meaningful reversal that helped push BTC toward $62,000. A short squeeze amplified gains across the board, with Ethereum jumping 6.1% and Hyperliquid surging 6.7%. The backdrop is still cautious: more Bitcoin is now held at a loss than at a profit, and the Fear & Greed index sits at 21 (Extreme Fear). Read on for what drove the moves and what else is worth tracking.
Published Jul 2, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingWarsh comments push Bitcoin above $60,000 as Metaplanet adds $170M to its treasury
Bitcoin crossed $60,000 for the first time in weeks after Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh made remarks that traders read as favorable for risk assets — pulling Solana, Ethereum, and Dogecoin higher alongside it. Metaplanet, a Japanese investment firm, added another $170 million in Bitcoin to bring its total holdings to 43,000 BTC, one of the largest corporate treasuries outside the US. The Fear & Greed Index sits at 19 (Extreme Fear), a reminder that the broader mood remains cautious even as prices tick up.
Published Jul 1, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin's worst ETF month on record: $4.5B in June outflows cap a 20% crash
June ended badly for Bitcoin — the asset fell 20% over the month, and U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs shed $4.5 billion, their worst monthly outflow on record. On the final day of the month, Bitcoin slipped another 0.68% to $58,873, with most of the top 15 assets following it lower. Solana was the notable exception, rising 2.16%. The Fear & Greed index sits at 11 — deep in Extreme Fear territory — and Stellar surged 11% on the day, though no clear catalyst has been identified for that move.
Published Jun 30, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBlackRock's Bitcoin ETF sheds $300M as BTC slides below $60,000 on yen pressure
Two converging forces pushed Bitcoin lower on June 30: BlackRock's IBIT ETF saw $300 million in outflows — one of its largest single-day redemptions — while the Japanese yen hit a 40-year low against the dollar, rattling a market that has grown unusually sensitive to that currency pair. Strategy's announced plan to sell Bitcoin added further pressure, dragging Ether, Solana, and Dogecoin down alongside BTC. Hyperliquid bucked the trend, gaining 4.4% to stand out as the day's clearest winner in an otherwise defensive session.
Published Jun 29, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin stalls below $60,000 as spot ETFs head for their worst month on record
Bitcoin has spent the session hovering just under $60,000 with no clear catalyst to push it either way — a technical no-man's-land where the next meaningful support levels are well below current prices. The bigger story is the cumulative damage: spot Bitcoin ETFs are on track to shed roughly $4 billion this month, the worst monthly outflow since they launched. Europe adds another layer of pressure, with unlicensed crypto firms facing a hard MiCA regulatory deadline that could force significant market exits.
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Week of Jun 29, 2026
Published Jun 29, 2026
Read free reportWeekly Crypto Pulse: Bitcoin and Ethereum face significant declines amid regulatory pressures
The cryptocurrency market experienced notable declines this week, with Bitcoin falling 6.13% to $60,130 and Ethereum down 9.48% to $1,579. The total market capitalization decreased to $2.163 trillion, reflecting a shift in sentiment as regulatory developments in Europe and ongoing ETF outflows weigh heavily on prices.
Published Jun 28, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin slips below $60,000, on track for a second straight quarterly loss
Bitcoin dipped under $60,000 on Sunday, putting it on course for back-to-back quarterly losses — a rare occurrence that underscores how difficult 2026 has been for crypto. The drag isn't coming from crypto alone: a simultaneous selloff in gold and silver has pulled Bitcoin lower alongside traditional safe-haven assets. The Fear & Greed index sits at 18 — deep in 'Extreme Fear' territory — and the average investor in BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) is now down roughly 40%.
Published Jun 27, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingRipple's CEO says Saylor's Bitcoin strategy has hurt crypto, as Fear & Greed hits 15
The day's sharpest story wasn't price action — it was Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse publicly criticizing Michael Saylor's Bitcoin-maximalist approach, arguing it has damaged the broader crypto market. Bitcoin itself barely moved, holding near $60,316, while Solana was the standout gainer in the top 15, up 3.15%. The Fear & Greed index sits at 15 — deep in Extreme Fear territory — reflecting a market that has been under sustained selling pressure for weeks.
Published Jun 26, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingTech stock selloff drags Ether down 5% and XRP down 4% as Fear & Greed hits 13
A sharp drop in tech stocks pulled crypto lower across the board on June 26, with Ethereum falling 5.2% to $1,560.66 and XRP sliding 4.2% to $1.035. Bitcoin held up relatively better, dropping 2.7% to $60,000. The Fear & Greed index sits at 13 — deep in Extreme Fear territory — reflecting how quickly sentiment has soured. Solana was a rare exception, edging up 1.1%.
Published Jun 25, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin steadies above $60K after $1B liquidation wave tied to AI stock swings
A sharp $1 billion liquidation event swept through Bitcoin and Ethereum positions as leveraged traders got caught in a volatile session tied to AI stock momentum. Bitcoin clawed back above $60,000 after briefly dipping below, while the Fear & Greed index sits at 12 — deep in Extreme Fear territory. The session's clearest bright spot was Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin going live in Japan following regulatory approval, a concrete step forward for Ripple's international ambitions.
Published Jun 24, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin slides toward $62K as a two-day chip stock selloff weighs on crypto
A deepening selloff in semiconductor stocks pulled Bitcoin down toward $62,000 for a second consecutive session, keeping the broader crypto market under pressure. The Fear & Greed index sits at 17 — deep in Extreme Fear territory — though one potential stabilizing signal emerged: long-term Bitcoin holders have meaningfully slowed their selling. Most top-15 assets ended the day near flat, with Zcash the notable decliner and Monero the standout gainer.
Published Jun 23, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingTech selloff drags Bitcoin below $63,000 as Ethereum and Solana take harder hits
A broad selloff in tech stocks pulled crypto lower across the board, with Bitcoin falling 2.7% to $62,314 and Ethereum dropping 5.5% to $1,649. Solana and Hyperliquid each shed more than 6%, reflecting the sharper pain in higher-risk assets when institutional money retreats. The Fear & Greed index sits at 23 — deep in Fear territory — though some analysts are reading that extreme as a contrarian signal that Bitcoin may be near a floor.
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Week of Jun 22, 2026
Published Jun 22, 2026
Read free reportWeekly Crypto Pulse: Ethereum gains while Bitcoin struggles near $64,000
The cryptocurrency market cap decreased to $2.303 trillion this week, with Bitcoin's dominance at 56.24% and Ethereum's at 9.22%. Bitcoin fell by 1.93%, while Ethereum rose by 2.51%, amidst ongoing ETF outflows and geopolitical tensions.
Published Jun 22, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBaillie Gifford launches tokenized Solana and Ethereum fund with BNY as markets inch higher
A major traditional asset manager, Baillie Gifford, partnered with BNY to launch a tokenized fund holding Solana and Ethereum — one of the clearest signals yet that institutional money is building infrastructure around crypto assets rather than just trading them. The broader market edged up on the news, with Ethereum gaining 2.5% and Bitcoin rising 1% to $64,671, though derivatives markets are flashing skepticism about whether this rally has legs. The Fear & Greed index sits at 20 — deep in fear territory — suggesting most participants aren't convinced.
Published Jun 21, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin steadies near $64K as a $7.5M DeFi exploit and record ETF outflows weigh on sentiment
Bitcoin held close to $64,000 despite a rough backdrop: ETF investors pulled a record $6.4 billion from BTC funds over the past 30 days, and a $7.5 million exploit of Ethereum's largest sandwich bot rattled confidence in DeFi. Solana was the standout mover in the top 15, rising 3.4%, while the Fear & Greed index sits at 23 — deep in fear territory. The full picture is below.
Published Jun 20, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingFranklin Templeton files Bitcoin dividend ETFs as crypto snaps a four-day losing streak
After four consecutive down sessions, Bitcoin and the broader market found footing on Saturday — BTC gained 1.9% to $63,502 and Solana led the top 15 with a 4.4% rise. The catalyst was a pair of ETF filings from Franklin Templeton that would reinvest stock dividends directly into Bitcoin, a structure that, if approved, would funnel a new stream of institutional capital into the asset. Fear & Greed remains deep in Extreme Fear territory at 23, so the bounce is tentative rather than a trend reversal.
Published Jun 19, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin slides below $63,000 as leverage liquidations hammer the digital credit market
A wave of forced selling swept through crypto on Friday, with leverage liquidations in the digital credit market dragging Bitcoin below $63,000 and pulling most major assets sharply lower. Stellar fell nearly 10% — the hardest hit among tracked assets — while Hyperliquid dropped 7% and Solana shed more than 4%. The Fear & Greed index sits at 14, deep in Extreme Fear territory, as the week's brief recovery fades.
Published Jun 18, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin slides after a hawkish Fed as ETF outflows top $111M combined
The Federal Reserve signaled it is in no hurry to cut interest rates, and crypto took the hit — Bitcoin fell 1.42% to $63,946 and Ethereum dropped 1.74% to $1,740. Combined ETF outflows for both assets reached $111 million in a single session, the clearest sign yet that institutional holders are pulling back as rate-cut expectations fade. Stellar was the day's outlier, gaining nearly 10% with no obvious macro catalyst.
Published Jun 17, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin slides 2.7% as crypto waits on the Fed, with altcoins taking the harder hit
Crypto sold off broadly on Wednesday as traders positioned ahead of Federal Reserve guidance expected to shape near-term rate expectations. Bitcoin fell 2.73% to $64,628 and Ethereum dropped 1.81% to $1,762, but the sharpest losses landed in mid-cap altcoins — Solana fell 3.86%, XRP 3.81%, and Hyperliquid 5.44%. The Fear & Greed index sits at 22, deep in fear territory, reflecting how cautious the market has become ahead of the Fed.
Published Jun 16, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin holds near $66,500 after Japan's rate hike, with Stellar surging 16% and Hyperliquid jumping 11%
Japan's central bank raised interest rates, and rather than spooking crypto markets, the move appeared to lift Bitcoin — which held near $66,500 as on-chain data showed buyers accumulating more than 250,000 BTC in the $59,000–$67,000 range. Altcoins with momentum caught the biggest bid: Stellar jumped 16%, Hyperliquid climbed 11%, and Solana rose 3.4%. The Fear & Greed index sits at 23 — deep in fear territory — suggesting the accumulation is happening against a backdrop of broader caution, not euphoria.
Published Jun 15, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingU.S.-Iran peace deal sends Bitcoin to a two-week high above $65,500, with Zcash surging 26%
A surprise U.S.-Iran peace agreement eased geopolitical fears and sent risk assets higher across the board — Bitcoin climbed 2.82% to $66,257, its best level in two weeks, while Ethereum jumped 5.45% and Solana gained 6.49%. Zcash was the day's standout, surging 26% as privacy-focused assets caught a bid alongside the broader relief rally. The Fear & Greed index sits at 20 (Extreme Fear), a reminder that the market's mood remains fragile even as prices recover.
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Week of Jun 15, 2026
Published Jun 15, 2026
Read free reportWeekly Crypto Pulse: Bitcoin and Ethereum rebound as geopolitical tensions ease
The cryptocurrency market has seen a resurgence this week, with a total market cap of $2.347 trillion. Bitcoin rose by 4.27% to $66,140, while Ethereum gained 5.62% to $1,763, driven by easing geopolitical tensions following a U.S.-Iran deal.
Published Jun 14, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin tops $64K on Iran peace deal news as spot ETF outflow streak snaps
Bitcoin climbed above $64,000 after Pakistan's prime minister signaled an Iran peace deal may be near — geopolitical de-escalation gave markets a lift after days of outflows from Bitcoin ETFs. Friday's $85.8 million inflow into spot Bitcoin funds ended a five-day redemption streak, adding a second tailwind. Ethereum barely moved, and the broader market stayed cautious: the Fear & Greed index sits at 18, deep in Extreme Fear territory.
Published Jun 13, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin steadies above $63,000 after its worst week in months, with Fear & Greed at extreme fear
Bitcoin clawed back to $63,802 after touching $59,000 earlier this week — a late macro reprieve helped arrest what had been the sharpest weekly decline in months. The broader market remains deeply unsettled: the Fear & Greed index sits at 13, deep in extreme-fear territory. Most top assets barely moved, but Bittensor surged 13.8% and Monero dropped 7.5%, showing that even in a frozen market, individual assets can swing hard.
Published Jun 12, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBlackRock files to list a Bitcoin income ETF as markets inch higher on extreme fear
BlackRock moved to list a new Bitcoin income ETF, expected to debut next week — the latest sign that institutional infrastructure around crypto keeps expanding even as the Fear & Greed index sits at a deeply fearful 12. Bitcoin rose 1.46% to $63,684 and most of the top 15 tracked assets gained ground, though the moves were modest. The day's standout story is less about price and more about product: a new ETF filing from the world's largest asset manager and a Coinbase tool that lets AI agents trade on users' behalf.
Published Jun 11, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin nears $63,000 as BlackRock income ETF launch looms and Japan moves to regulate crypto like stocks
Bitcoin climbed 2.6% to nearly $63,000 Thursday, leading a broad but cautious recovery across the top assets — all against a backdrop of extreme fear (Fear & Greed: 12). The day's real story is institutional infrastructure: BlackRock is set to launch an income-paying Bitcoin ETF at a fee designed to undercut rivals, and Japan's parliament is on the verge of passing a sweeping crypto regulatory framework that would treat digital assets more like traditional securities. Both developments point toward deeper mainstream integration even as sentiment remains deeply negative.
Published Jun 10, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin slides to $61K as rate-hike fears hit crypto and gold alike
A broad selloff swept through crypto on Wednesday, with Bitcoin falling 2.4% to $61,154 and Ethereum dropping 3% to $1,619 as investors priced in a higher-for-longer rate environment. The Fear & Greed index sits at 9 — deep in Extreme Fear territory — reflecting how far sentiment has deteriorated. XRP led large-cap losses, down 4.3%, as on-chain data showed holders selling at a loss. The rest of this report covers what drove the move, which assets held up, and a notable stablecoin development out of Japan.
Published Jun 9, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingZcash jumps 11% on Ironwood upgrade finalization as Bitcoin ETFs bleed outflows and Fear & Greed hits 10
Zcash was the day's standout mover, surging 10.85% after the privacy-focused network finalized its Ironwood upgrade plan targeting a July activation. Bitcoin slipped 1.2% to $62,670 as US ETF outflows continued for another session, though analysts noted the selling pressure may be easing. The broader market is deep in fear territory — the Fear & Greed index sits at 10 out of 100, its lowest reading in months — with most top assets flat or slightly lower.
Published Jun 8, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin steadies near $63,000 after Sunday's rally liquidates $504M in short positions
Bitcoin held ground Monday after a weekend surge to $63,700 forced $504 million in losses on traders who had bet against it — the largest short liquidation since late April. The rally lifted most of the top 20, with Ethereum gaining 2.65% and Hyperliquid up 4.2%. The bigger story is what comes next: analysts say a full market reversal from the months-long downtrend will take longer than one strong weekend.
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Week of Jun 8, 2026
Published Jun 8, 2026
Read free reportWeekly Crypto Pulse: Bitcoin and Ethereum face significant declines amid market pressures
The cryptocurrency market experienced a downturn this week, with a total market cap of $2.257 trillion. Bitcoin fell by 13.13% to $63,233, while Ethereum declined by 15.90% to $1,666, reflecting a broader risk-off sentiment among investors as indicated by the Fear & Greed Index dropping to 8.
Published Jun 7, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin and Ethereum head for their worst week since the FTX collapse as the crypto market sheds $390 billion.
A $390 billion wipeout across the crypto market this week has put Bitcoin and Ethereum on track for their worst weekly performance since the FTX collapse in late 2022. Sunday brought some relief — Bitcoin climbed 2.6% to $62,714 and Ethereum gained 4.0% to $1,641 — but those moves come against a backdrop of deep weekly losses. The Fear & Greed index sits at 12, deep in Extreme Fear territory, reflecting how badly sentiment has deteriorated.
Published Jun 6, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin recovers above $61K after $1.6 billion in liquidations sweep the market
A sharp intraday rout wiped out $1.6 billion in leveraged positions before Bitcoin clawed back above $61,000 — the kind of cascade where forced selling feeds more forced selling. Ethereum took the harder hit, falling nearly 5% to $1,584. Zcash, which had been battered earlier in the week by a bug disclosure, bounced 17% as a treasury firm signaled continued accumulation.
Published Jun 5, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin slides to $62,800 as AI trade unwinds and ETF outflow streak finally breaks
Bitcoin fell to near $62,800 and Ethereum dropped 4.4% as the unwinding of leveraged AI-linked positions dragged crypto lower — Hyperliquid, one of the assets most tied to that trade, fell nearly 8%. The one piece of relief: a multi-billion-dollar outflow streak from Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs came to an end, suggesting institutional selling pressure may be easing. Meanwhile, JPMorgan, Bank of America, and Citi announced a shared tokenized network, the clearest sign yet that Wall Street is moving from blockchain curiosity to blockchain infrastructure.
Published Jun 4, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin drops below $62,000 as $1.5 billion in longs get wiped out and ETF outflows hit $4.4 billion
A brutal 24 hours for crypto: $1.5 billion in leveraged long positions were liquidated as Bitcoin slid to $63,102, down 5.85%, with nearly every major asset following it lower. ETFs tracking Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and XRP have now bled $4.4 billion over 13 consecutive sessions — only Hyperliquid's ETF stayed in the green. The Fear & Greed index sits at 12, deep in Extreme Fear territory, reflecting how quickly sentiment has deteriorated.
Published Jun 3, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin steadies at $67,000 after a 9.5% seven-day slide as fear gauge hits its highest spike since February
Bitcoin has lost 9.5% over the past week and found a tentative floor near $67,000, but the session offered little relief — most major assets fell, with Ethereum and BNB each dropping close to 5%. The day's clearest signal came from options markets, where a measure of expected Bitcoin price turbulence posted its sharpest single-day rise since the February 5 crash, according to CoinDesk. Ondo was a rare bright spot, surging nearly 18% as traders rotated into alternatives amid the broader selloff.
Published Jun 2, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin drops toward $69K as record $3.4B ETF selloff spooks the market
A record $3.4 billion single-day outflow from Bitcoin ETFs sent BTC down 4.5% to around $69,000, dragging most major assets lower and pushing the Fear & Greed index to 23 — deep into fear territory. Concerns about MicroStrategy founder Michael Saylor offloading holdings added to the pressure. XRP, BNB, and Solana all fell in Bitcoin's wake, while Stellar dropped more than 10% to lead losses among tracked assets.
Published Jun 1, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin and Ethereum open June in the red as Congress returns with GENIUS Act on the agenda
Crypto started June on the back foot, with Bitcoin slipping 1.6% to $72,634 and Ethereum falling 1.8% to $1,983 — both assets now below key round numbers. The broader market followed suit, with BNB and XRP each dropping more than 2%. The day's real story is what comes next: U.S. Congress is back in session with the GENIUS Act stablecoin bill's comment period closing and a jobs report due later this week, two events that could set the tone for June.
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Week of Jun 1, 2026
Published Jun 1, 2026
Read free reportWeekly Crypto Pulse: Bitcoin and Ethereum decline as market sentiment weakens
The total cryptocurrency market capitalization decreased to $2.549 trillion, with Bitcoin dominance at 57.07% and Ethereum at 9.38%. The Fear & Greed Index fell to 29, indicating a shift towards fear among investors.
Published May 31, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBNB jumps 7% and XRP Ledger proposes a flash loan fix as Bitcoin sentiment hits its most bullish reading of 2026
BNB was the standout mover in an otherwise quiet session, climbing 7.34% to $722 without a single clear catalyst — the kind of move that often reflects thin weekend liquidity amplifying existing demand. The bigger story may be off the price tape: the XRP Ledger published a proposal to block flash loan attacks, a class of exploit that has cost DeFi protocols hundreds of millions of dollars. Meanwhile, Santiment reported that Bitcoin's sentiment ratio is the most lopsided positive it has been all year, even as the Fear & Greed index sits at 28 — a tension worth watching.
Published May 30, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingCrypto lags a nine-week stock rally as ETF demand cools and Stellar surges 16%
Major cryptocurrencies are falling behind a sustained equity rally, with Bitcoin slipping 0.24% to $73,459 and the Fear & Greed index sitting at a fearful 23 — a sign that institutional appetite for crypto ETFs has softened. Against that backdrop, Stellar jumped nearly 16%, the sharpest single-asset move of the day. The bigger story developing in the background is regulatory: the CLARITY Act stablecoin debate is heating up, and the CFTC just opened the door to crypto perpetual futures in the US.
Published May 29, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingStellar jumps 21% as Bitcoin holds flat despite record stock markets
Bitcoin barely moved Friday, holding near its recent range despite record highs in equities and easing geopolitical tensions — a disconnect that CryptoQuant attributes to a shortage of new buyers even as long-term holders sit tight. The day's real action was in altcoins: Stellar surged 21.4% on renewed momentum, Hyperliquid climbed 9.2%, and XRP recovered above $1.30. Bitcoin Cash was the notable loser, sliding 7%.
Published May 28, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin drops below $73,000 as U.S. strikes on Iran trigger $1 billion in liquidations
A geopolitical shock drove the day's action: U.S. strikes on Iran sent Bitcoin tumbling below $73,000, triggering over $1 billion in forced liquidations across the market. That selling pressure was compounded by a near-record $528 million single-day outflow from BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF — the second-largest daily exit on record. Ethereum fell harder than Bitcoin, slipping below $2,000, while Stellar bucked the selloff with an 18% surge that had no clear identifiable catalyst.
Published May 27, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin slips to 13th-largest asset as a $1.29B BlackRock ETF dark-pool dump weighs on sentiment
A whale unloaded $1.29 billion worth of BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF in a single dark-pool trade — the kind of off-exchange block transaction used to move large positions without immediately moving the market — and Bitcoin fell 1% to around $75,771, briefly ceding its spot as the world's 12th-largest asset to AI-linked stocks and gold. RAIN, a smaller token, surged 64.6% on the day with no clear catalyst, while NEAR Protocol dropped 8.9% as the broader market softened. The rest of the top 15 drifted lower in a session defined more by what left the market than what entered it.
Published May 26, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin ETP outflows hit worst week of 2026 as OKB surges 12.7% against a broad market slide
Crypto ETPs bled $1.5 billion in net outflows last week — the heaviest redemptions Bitcoin products have seen all year — and prices reflected the pressure, with BTC slipping 1.3% and most of the top 15 finishing in the red. OKB was the clear outlier, jumping 12.7% on no confirmed single catalyst, while Zcash fell 8.4% as geopolitical tensions hit privacy tokens hard. The session's story is institutional money moving out, not in.
Published May 25, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingBitcoin holds above $77K as ETF six-day loss streak weighs on DeFi confidence
Bitcoin climbed 0.90% to $77,582, buoyed by a 5% drop in oil prices that lifted Asian equity markets and pulled some risk appetite back into crypto. The bigger story is what's happening beneath the surface: Bitcoin ETFs have now posted losses for six consecutive days, pushing cumulative 2026 flows closer to net negative territory and dampening confidence in DeFi tokens like Uniswap. Nasdaq's announcement that it will list Bitcoin options adds a longer-term institutional angle worth watching.
Published May 24, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingTrump's Iran peace deal sparks a broad crypto rally, with Bitcoin up 3% and Solana up 5%
President Trump's announcement of a peace agreement with Iran lifted risk assets broadly on May 24, sending Bitcoin up 3.1% to $76,699 and Ethereum up 4.8% to $2,118. Solana and Hyperliquid led the charge among larger names, while NEAR Protocol jumped nearly 16% to top the day's movers. The rally came despite a rough week for Bitcoin ETFs, which shed $1.26 billion — their worst outflow week since late January.
Published May 23, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingCrypto sells off broadly as revised Bitcoin reserve bill drops its 1-million-BTC purchase target
A revised US strategic Bitcoin reserve bill — one that dropped its original 1-million-BTC purchase target and introduced a 20-year lockup requirement for government-held coins — landed as the day's main catalyst for a broad selloff. Bitcoin fell 3.6% to $74,610 and Ethereum dropped 4.7% to $2,027.98, with Toncoin leading all losses at -12% and Zcash not far behind at -11.4%. The Fear & Greed index sits at 28, firmly in fear territory, as regulatory headlines and an executive departure at Robinhood added to the cautious tone.
Published May 22, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingNEAR Protocol surges 30% on self-automation announcement as Bitcoin drifts near $77K
NEAR Protocol jumped nearly 30% after announcing plans to automate its own network growth — the sharpest single-day move among tracked assets and a rare burst of energy on an otherwise quiet Friday. Bitcoin slipped 0.68% to $77,141 and Ethereum edged down 0.50% to $2,118, with the Fear & Greed index sitting at 28 — deep in fear territory. The broader market held a holding pattern, but the NEAR story and a divergence in ETF flows between XRP and Bitcoin are worth watching.
Published May 11, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingRipple raises $200 million as stablecoin regulations loom ahead of Senate vote.
Ripple's recent $200 million fundraising round from Neuberger Berman highlights strong institutional interest in its services, particularly as the crypto market braces for potential regulatory changes regarding stablecoins. Meanwhile, Bitcoin managed to hold above $81,000, but concerns over geopolitical tensions and whale selling are casting a shadow on market stability. As the Senate prepares to vote on stablecoin regulations, the outcome could significantly impact major players in the sector.
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Week of May 11, 2026
Published May 11, 2026
Read free reportWeekly Crypto Pulse: Market sentiment stabilizes as Bitcoin leads modest gains
The total cryptocurrency market capitalization has reached $2.784 trillion, with Bitcoin dominance at 58.22%. The Fear & Greed Index indicates a neutral sentiment at 48, reflecting a cautious market environment.
Published May 11, 2026
DailyRead daily briefingCrypto market sees mixed results with Bitcoin slightly up and Ethereum down.
Bitcoin edged up by 0.47% to $81,672, while Ethereum declined by 0.97% to $2,330.04. Overall, the market remains stable, with a total market cap of $2.802 trillion and a fear and greed index reading of 48, indicating a neutral sentiment among investors.
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Week of May 4, 2026
Published May 4, 2026
Read free reportWeekly Crypto Pulse: Market sentiment remains cautious with mixed asset performance
The total cryptocurrency market capitalization reached $2.724 trillion this week, reflecting a modest increase. Bitcoin continues to lead the market with a dominance of 58.51% as investor caution remains, indicated by a Fear & Greed Index of 40.
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Week of Apr 27, 2026
Published Apr 27, 2026
Read free reportWeekly Crypto Pulse: Market stabilizes as Bitcoin leads with steady gains
The cryptocurrency market has shown resilience with a total market capitalization of $2.673 trillion. Bitcoin's dominance has risen to 58.19% amidst a Fear & Greed Index of 47, reflecting a balanced market sentiment.
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Week of Apr 20, 2026
Published Apr 20, 2026
Read free reportWeekly Crypto Pulse: Market recovery continues as sentiment shifts cautiously
The cryptocurrency market has rebounded significantly this week, achieving a total market capitalization of $2.614 trillion. Bitcoin's dominance has increased to 57.46%, while Ethereum's has slightly declined to 10.63%, reflecting a moderate recovery in market sentiment despite a Fear & Greed Index indicating persistent fear at 29.
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Week of Apr 13, 2026
Published Apr 13, 2026
Read free reportWeekly Crypto Pulse: Market rebounds amid extreme fear and geopolitical tensions
The total crypto market cap is currently $2.614 trillion, with Bitcoin dominance at 57.27% and Ethereum at 10.99%. Despite a surge in asset prices, sentiment remains fearful as exemplified by a Fear & Greed Index score of 12.
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Week of Apr 13, 2026
Published Apr 13, 2026
Read free reportWeekly Crypto Pulse: Extreme Fear Grips Crypto as Iran War Threat Pressures Risk Assets
Bitcoin trades near $72,000 with a fear and greed reading of 17 — extreme fear — as geopolitical uncertainty over the Iran conflict and the Strait of Hormuz deadline dominates sentiment. The total crypto market cap has fallen to $2.53 trillion, down sharply from the $2.8 trillion range seen in late March. Despite modestly positive 7-day price changes, the macro backdrop keeps conditions fragile and directional conviction low.
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Week of Apr 6, 2026
Published Apr 6, 2026
Read free reportWeekly Crypto Pulse: Extreme Fear Grips Crypto as Iran War Threat Pressures Risk Assets
Bitcoin trades near $72,000 with a fear and greed reading of 17 — extreme fear — as geopolitical uncertainty over the Iran conflict and the Strait of Hormuz deadline dominates sentiment. The total crypto market cap has fallen to $2.53 trillion, down sharply from the $2.8 trillion range seen in late March. Despite modestly positive 7-day price changes, the macro backdrop keeps conditions fragile and directional conviction low.
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Week of Mar 23, 2026
Published Mar 23, 2026
Read free reportWeekly Crypto Pulse: ETF Demand Supports Majors as Altcoin Rotation Stalls
Bitcoin and Ethereum held key support while selective capital rotated out of high-beta altcoins.
- Range-bound
Week of Mar 2, 2026
Published Mar 2, 2026
Read free reportWeekly Crypto Pulse: ETF Demand Supports Majors as Altcoin Rotation Stalls
Bitcoin and Ethereum held key support while selective capital rotated out of high-beta altcoins.
- Range-bound
Week of Feb 23, 2026
Published Feb 23, 2026
Read free reportWeekly Crypto Pulse: ETF Flows Steady, Altcoins Pause
Bitcoin held above key support as ETF inflows remained positive, while majors rotated and high-beta altcoins cooled after a two-week rally.