Digital asset investment products experienced $1.47 billion in outflows last week, with Bitcoin funds leading withdrawals at $1.315 billion, marking the largest weekly Bitcoin exit of 2026. The outflows extend a two-week total of $2.54 billion, driven by risk-off sentiment linked to Iran-related geopolitical tensions. Ethereum also saw significant outflows, while some altcoins like XRP, Near, and Solana attracted selective inflows. The trend highlights investor caution amid ongoing geopolitical risks, despite regulatory progress in the U.S., and suggests that future flows will depend on how these tensions evolve.
After six weeks of inflows, digital asset funds experienced a $1.07 billion outflow in the week ending May 18, 2026, driven mainly by US investors amid geopolitical tensions involving Iran. Bitcoin products saw the largest single-week outflow of $982...
Bitcoin's spot trading volume has fallen sharply by 81% since October 2025, reaching levels last seen during the July 2023 bear market. This decline coincides with renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and a tough macroeconomic environment...
In 2026, Ethereum has underperformed Bitcoin, with the ETH/BTC pair down nearly 20% year-to-date, indicating investor preference remains with Bitcoin. Both Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs have seen significant outflows, reflecting a general slowdown in ris...
MoonPay has integrated its app into ChatGPT, enabling users to purchase XRP, Bitcoin, Ethereum, and over 100 other cryptocurrencies directly through chat commands. This new feature simplifies crypto buying by removing the need to navigate exchanges o...
Bitcoin is trading in a narrow range around $76,500 with muted market activity as traders await the upcoming U.S. Personal Consumption Expenditures inflation report, a key factor for institutional demand. Despite recent macroeconomic shocks, bitcoin'...
