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PANews reported on March 6th that, according to The Block, the Federal Reserve released a Q&A document clarifying that banks should treat tokenized securities according to existing capital rules, emphasizing that the existing framework is "technology-neutral." The Fed stated that the technology used to issue or transfer securities (including blockchain technology) will not affect its regulatory capital treatment, and eligible tokenized securities should be treated under the same rules as non-tokenized securities. Tokenized securities can be used as financial collateral if they meet the same legal and risk management requirements as traditional securities. The Fed added that capital rules do not provide differential treatment regardless of whether permissioned or permissionless blockchains are used. This move follows the SEC's clarification in January that tokenized securities must still comply with federal securities laws, providing further guidance from regulators on the on-chain application of traditional assets.

BlockBeats News, March 6th - According to an official announcement from Solv Protocol, a limited exploit occurred in a single BRO Vault, affecting a very small number of users (less than 10). The amount impacted is 38.0474 SolvBTC, approximately equivalent to $2.7 million. All other vaults and user funds remain secure and unaffected. Solv Protocol is actively investigating with security partners and has taken measures to prevent any recurrence of such incidents. Solv Protocol will cover the related losses for the affected users.Additionally, the official team has sent a message to the hacker, offering a 10% white hat bounty if the funds are returned promptly.

BlockBeats news, March 6, Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin stated that prediction markets are highly practical as an intellectual tool, helping us better understand the world and the possible near future. I hope prediction market projects will optimize more in this direction, especially more conditional markets.BlockBeats has launched a prediction market section, users can go to subscribe for exclusive push notifications.

Ray Dalio has never been subtle about where he stands: gold is the hedge, and bitcoin isn’t a replacement. In a recent appearance on the All-In podcast, Dalio again argued that gold is the “safe money” asset while bitcoin trades more like a risk asset — and he questioned whether central banks will ever treat BTC like a reserve The reaction from bitcoin bulls wasn’t polite, but it was predictable: most of the crypto crowd sees Dalio’s objections as old framing — and they argue that the “flaws” he lists are exactly why bitcoin still has room to grow. What Dalio actually objected to Dalio’s critique wasn’t “bitcoin is useless.” It was more specific: bitcoin doesn’t behave like gold in stress, it lacks strong privacy, central banks don’t buy it, and long-run technology risk (including future quantum computing) can’t be waved away. Those points are also echoed in mainstream recaps of his comments. The bull pushback: “That list is why BTC isn’t priced like gold yet” Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan responded directly on X: “No privacy,” “central banks won’t buy it,” “quantum risks.” His argument was basically: yes — and that’s why bitcoin is still a fraction of gold’s size. If those critiques didn’t exist, the market wouldn’t treat BTC like an emerging asset in the first place. https://twitter.com/Matt_Hougan/status/2028874269455945818 That framing matters because it flips the usual “bitcoin isn’t perfect” line into an adoption thesis: the gap between what bitcoin is today and what it could become is where long-term believers think the upside lives. Why this argument keeps coming back This debate never dies because both sides are talking about different timelines. Dalio is arguing from today’s institutional reality: gold is widely held as a reserve asset, and bitcoin generally isn’t. Bulls are arguing from a transition story: bitcoin is still in the process of earning that role — and the transition is the trade. In other words, it’s less “bitcoin vs. gold” than “what counts as money in a system that is moving online.” What traders should watch next ETF flows and institutional positioning: when real money is buying, the “digital gold” debate matters less than the tape. Privacy narratives: more attention will go to how bitcoin is used in practice (custody, wallet hygiene, L2 usage), not just ideology. Quantum headlines: any mainstream quantum breakthrough will drag BTC into the conversation again, whether or not the threat is immediate. Trade narrative swings with Tapbit Big macro voices will keep arguing about what bitcoin “should” be. Traders mostly care about how the market is positioned and how fast sentiment flips. You can monitor markets and manage positions on Tapbit. Existing users can sign in via Tapbit Login, and new users can get started here: Tapbit Register. Disclaimer: Cryptocurrency trading involves significant risk of loss. Prices are highly volatile and can change rapidly. Regulatory policies and implementation details are subject to change. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment, legal or financial advice. Always conduct your own research (DYOR) and consult qualified professionals before making decisions.

Crypto didn’t rally this week in isolation. One of the quieter catalysts may have come from Seoul. South Korea’s equity market suffered a brutal, record-setting selloff, and when that kind of local risk trade snaps, money doesn’t always go straight to cash. Sometimes it looks for the next liquid outlet. On Wednesday, the tech-heavy KOSPI plunged about 12% — its worst day on record — after a steep drop the prior session. The won weakened sharply as volatility spiked, with trading curbs triggered amid the chaos. The shock was tied to a geopolitical-driven energy scare that hit Asia particularly hard. A local shock can spill into a global market South Korea is unusually important for crypto flows because retail participation is high across both markets. When equities gap lower, margin gets cut, and positions are forced to reset, traders still want something that trades continuously — and crypto is open when stock markets are not. That doesn’t mean bitcoin is a “safe haven.” It means bitcoin can act like the nearest 24/7 risk venue when a crowded local trade breaks and people re-position fast. What the tape looked like Bitcoin climbed back into the low-$70,000s during the same window. CoinMarketCap’s live page showed BTC around the ¥11.3 million range (JPY) at the time of retrieval, reflecting a move back above the key $70K area. Source: Coinmarketcap The timing is what traders noticed: Korea’s two-day drawdown was violent, and crypto caught a bid as the equity panic peaked. That’s not proof of causality, but it is a pattern markets recognize — stress in one risk pocket can redirect activity rather than eliminate it. Why this matters for the next move The most useful question now isn’t “did Korea cause the crypto rally?” It’s whether the rally can survive once the shock fades. If Korean equities stabilize and volatility cools, rotation-driven bids can lose urgency. If the macro shock remains (energy prices, currency pressure, geopolitical uncertainty), risk behavior can stay jumpy — and crypto can keep inheriting the flow whenever traditional markets seize up. Trade the market as it is, not as it “should” be Crypto often moves on flows and positioning more than neat narratives. When a big market dislocates, the second-order effects show up quickly in the only venues still trading. If you’re tracking fast shifts in risk sentiment and managing positions in real time, you can monitor markets on Tapbit. Existing users can access their accounts via Tapbit Login, and new users can get started here: Tapbit Register. Bottom line Korea’s stock rout was large enough to reset local risk appetite in a hurry. When that happens, crypto doesn’t need a new story to rally — it just needs to be the easiest place to trade next. Whether this week’s move turns into something durable will depend on what happens after the panic: stabilization, or another leg of pressure. Disclaimer: This article is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Markets can move sharply during geopolitical events, and both commodities and crypto assets carry risk.

Bitcoin is back above the $72,000 mark, and this latest move is being supported by a factor the market still watches closely: steady ETF demand. Recent U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF flows remained positive, with another $155 million in net inflows reported for Wednesday, extending a roughly two-week run of net buying. At the same time, CoinMarketCap’s live data showed Bitcoin trading near $72,398 at the time of writing, with 24-hour volume above $75 billion and daily gains of roughly 6%. That combination — stronger price action and consistent institutional inflows — is giving the current rebound more credibility than a simple short-lived bounce. BTC Is Climbing, but the More Important Signal Is Under the Surface Bitcoin moving above $72,000 is the headline, but the more important development is the return of buyers through ETF products. When flows stay positive for multiple sessions, traders tend to read it as a sign that larger allocators are stepping back into the market rather than waiting on the sidelines. Source: Coinmarketcap That does not automatically mean a straight-line rally is coming. But it does suggest that recent upside is not being driven by sentiment alone. In a market that spent weeks dealing with shaky risk appetite, ETF demand has become one of the clearest signs that institutional positioning is improving. Why the $155 Million Inflow Still Matters On its own, $155 million is not the biggest single-day ETF print the market has seen this year. But context matters. Coming after a series of recent inflow sessions, it helps reinforce the idea that demand is building in a more stable way rather than relying on one outsized spike. That matters because Bitcoin’s recovery has already been broad enough to attract attention outside crypto-native media. Other market reporting this week also pointed to stronger ETF activity and a wider rebound in crypto risk assets, with some outlets noting that spot Bitcoin ETF inflows have climbed into the hundreds of millions over recent sessions and helped lift BTC toward the low-to-mid $70,000 range. This Looks Stronger Than a Pure Short Squeeze Relief rallies happen all the time in crypto, especially after sharp drawdowns. But this setup looks a bit firmer than a move driven only by traders covering shorts. Price is rising while ETF demand remains supportive, which gives the market a stronger foundation than a purely technical rebound. That said, traders should still be careful not to read too much into one breakout. Bitcoin has reclaimed an important psychological level, but sustained upside will likely depend on whether ETF inflows keep coming and whether the market can hold above the low-$70,000 range instead of slipping back into recent chop. What Traders Should Watch Next The next question is not whether Bitcoin can briefly trade above $72,000. It already has. The more important test is whether that level can start acting like support. If ETF inflows remain positive into the next few sessions, traders may start treating this rebound as part of a broader recovery phase rather than a tactical bounce. If flows cool off quickly, the market may still need to prove that the latest breakout can hold. For now, the message is simple: institutional demand is back in the conversation, and that is helping Bitcoin regain momentum at a key level. Trade the Market With a Clearer View As Bitcoin reacts to changing ETF flows and fast-moving sentiment, active traders need to stay flexible. You can track price action and manage positions on Tapbit. Existing users can sign in through the Tapbit login page, while new users can get started through the Tapbit registration page. Bottom Line Bitcoin pushing back above $72,000 matters, but the bigger story is that ETF buyers are still showing up. Another $155 million in net inflows may not look dramatic on its own, yet it adds to a pattern the market cannot ignore. Right now, that pattern is helping turn a rebound into something that looks more durable. Disclaimer: This article is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Markets can move sharply during geopolitical events, and both commodities and crypto assets carry risk.

Crypto traders usually think about risk in familiar terms: price, volatility, liquidity, leverage. The latest controversy around Axiom points to a different kind of risk — what a platform can see about its users internally, and what happens if that visibility is misused. On Feb. 26, on-chain investigator ZachXBT publicly alleged that a senior Axiom employee abused internal tools to look up user-linked wallet information and track trading activity that was not meant to be easily connected to a public identity. In the same investigation, he argued that this kind of access could have been used to gain an edge in memecoin trading. What makes the allegation different This is not a typical “wallet sleuth” story where someone pieces together public blockchain data. The reason the allegation has drawn so much attention is that it centers on internal platform access. ZachXBT’s thread says the employee could search users through referral codes, wallet addresses, or account identifiers, then view linked wallet information that ordinary traders would not have. If true, that would turn a private operational tool into a trading advantage. In memecoin markets, narratives move faster than fundamentals and a few minutes can matte. So the ability to identify “hidden” wallet clusters before a token is publicly pushed can change who gets in early and who becomes exit liquidity later. Axiom’s response was immediate Axiom responded publicly on X after the allegations spread. In its statement, the company said it was “shocked and disappointed” to learn that someone on its team had allegedly abused internal customer support tools to look up user wallets. It also said it had removed access to those tools and would continue investigating while holding responsible parties accountable. https://twitter.com/AxiomExchange/status/2027018976929423583 That response matters because it does two things at once: it pushes back against the idea that this reflects the company as a whole, but it also acknowledges the seriousness of the issue by confirming that access was revoked rather than dismissed as pure rumor. Why this resonated so quickly The story spread fast because it touches a nerve that goes beyond one platform. Crypto users are comfortable with public blockchains, but many still assume that “private wallet behavior” stays meaningfully private unless they reveal it themselves. Allegations like this challenge that assumption. The controversy also spilled directly into prediction markets. Polymarket hosted a contract asking which crypto company ZachXBT would expose for insider trading, and the market moved sharply toward Axiom before resolving in that direction. The public market page showed Axiom as the resolved outcome. The bigger takeaway for users Even if the most serious claims are never fully proven, the episode still highlights a structural issue in crypto: the moment a platform can connect support data, referral information, user IDs, and wallet activity, it has a level of visibility that no ordinary on-chain observer has. From that point on, internal controls are no longer a back-office detail. They become part of the product. That is why this story matters beyond Axiom. It is a reminder that trust in a trading platform is not only about uptime, execution speed, or token listings. It is also about who inside the system can see sensitive behavioral data, how often that access is reviewed, and whether abuse can be detected before it affects users. What comes next The next real test is not social media outrage. It is whether Axiom provides a more detailed explanation of what data could be accessed, how long the access existed, and what controls are being changed now. Without that, the story is likely to stay where many crypto scandals do: widely discussed, partially evidenced, and difficult to close cleanly. For traders, the practical lesson is simple. “On-chain” does not automatically mean “private,” and operational risk does not start only when funds are lost. It can begin much earlier, when sensitive data is visible to more people than users realize. Following fast-moving markets In crypto, information moves quickly, and so does sentiment. If you are tracking market developments and managing positions in real time, you can monitor markets on Tapbit. Existing users can access their accounts through the Tapbit login page, while new users can get started on the Tapbit registration page. Sum Up The Axiom controversy is not just another memecoin scandal. It has become a test case for how crypto platforms handle internal visibility into user behavior. ZachXBT says an employee used that visibility improperly. Axiom says it removed access and is investigating. What the market will watch next is whether the company can show that the problem was contained — and that the underlying controls are stronger than the allegations suggest. Disclaimer: This article is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Crypto markets are highly volatile, and small-cap tokens can move sharply in both directions.

The Terra collapse is back in the conversation, and this time the spotlight is not only on Do Kwon or algorithmic stablecoins. It is now reaching into Wall Street, after a new lawsuit accused Jane Street of using nonpublic information to trade around the early stages of the 2022 UST breakdown. According to reporting from CoinDesk, citing the Financial Times, Terraform’s court-appointed wind-down administrator sued Jane Street in Manhattan federal court, alleging the firm used material nonpublic information to front-run trades that worsened the collapse of TerraUSD and LUNA. Jane Street has denied the claims and called them baseless. The key allegation The reported complaint focuses on a narrow but critical window on May 7, 2022. The suit alleges that Terraform quietly withdrew roughly 150 million UST from Curve’s 3pool, and that within minutes, a wallet linked to Jane Street withdrew or sold another roughly 85 million UST from the same pool. The administrator argues that this further weakened liquidity and helped accelerate UST’s loss of its dollar peg. Liquidity moved fast. Confidence vanished faster. At this stage, those claims remain allegations in active litigation, not findings of fact. But the filing is already reshaping how the market talks about Terra. What used to be framed mainly as a stablecoin design failure is now being discussed again through the lens of liquidity, counterparties, and timing. Why this is resonating again Terra was one of crypto’s defining collapses. It wiped out an estimated $40 billion in value, triggered forced liquidations across the market, and became a lasting symbol of how quickly confidence can vanish when liquidity breaks. Reuters later reported that Terraform was approved to wind down after settling with the SEC, while the U.S. Department of Justice said Do Kwon pleaded guilty and was sentenced in the related fraud case. That is why this lawsuit has traveled so quickly online. It does not just revisit Terra as an old scandal. It raises a more uncomfortable question: was the collapse only about flawed design, or was it also about who had better information and moved first? What X is saying On X, the story has clearly broken out beyond niche legal coverage. The platform’s own trending topic page grouped the lawsuit under the headline “Lawsuit Accuses Jane Street of Insider Trading in TerraUSD Collapse”, summarizing the case as a fresh allegation that Jane Street and individual traders used insider tips to front-run trades as UST depegged. Terraform’s official account also amplified the complaint, stating that the filing alleges Jane Street traded on material non-public information and executed a concentrated $85 million UST sale shortly after Terraform’s own liquidity move. That post helped anchor the most widely shared version of the plaintiff’s narrative. https://twitter.com/terra_money/status/2026110374064656476 The broader reaction on X has been predictably emotional. Several crypto commentary and news accounts framed the lawsuit as a major missing piece in the Terra story, using language like “this is genuinely wild,” “explains everything,” or directly claiming Jane Street “front-ran” the collapse. That does not make those takes authoritative, but it does show where sentiment is leaning: social reaction is far more focused on assigning blame than on waiting for the legal process to play out. What matters for traders The most useful takeaway is not the courtroom drama itself. It is the reminder that in stressed crypto markets, price rarely breaks first in isolation. Liquidity usually breaks first, and by the time the chart looks obvious, the real damage may already have happened under the surface. That is the deeper reason this story still matters in 2026. Terra may be an old event, but the structural risks behind it are not gone: concentrated liquidity, opaque relationships, uneven information, and fast counterparties can still turn weakness into collapse faster than most traders expect. Tracking market risk in real time In volatile markets, reaction speed matters, but so does discipline. If you are following fast-moving crypto stories and managing positions in real time, you can monitor the market on Tapbit. Existing users can access their accounts through the Tapbit login page, while new users can get started on the Tapbit registration page. Final word Terra’s collapse is no longer just a closed chapter about a failed algorithmic stablecoin. It is turning into a broader argument about liquidity, timing, and responsibility. Jane Street says the allegations are groundless. Terraform’s wind-down team says the firm helped speed up one of crypto’s most infamous meltdowns. The courts will decide what can actually be proven. But in the market, the debate has already restarted. Disclaimer: This article is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Markets can move sharply during geopolitical events, and both commodities and crypto assets carry risk.

Story Highlights Bitcoin price has jumped roughly 10% from its recent lows, even as global stocks weaken and silver slides. Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw about $8.9 billion in outflows during the correction, but inflows have turned positive as institutions step back in. A tight resistance band around $74,000-$76,000 will likely decide whether this move extends toward $90,000 or fades back below $60,000. Bitcoin Price Climbs as Risk Assets Stumble Global markets are flashing risk-off. Equities are under pressure, silver is losing ground and crude oil is firming on rising geopolitical risk. Against that backdrop, the Bitcoin price has pushed up toward $71,099. After military strikes in the Middle East triggered a slide toward $63,000, Bitcoin has recovered close to 10%. While Asian stock indices retreated and energy markets priced in supply fears, the leading cryptocurrency moved in the opposite direction. That is not how a textbook risk asset usually behaves. Yet that is exactly what the chart is showing. Analyst Calls Time on the Bear Phase One widely followed market analyst argues that the worst of Bitcoin's bear phase is behind it. Looking at the pattern of higher lows on the chart, the analyst suggests that downside momentum has already broken. “Constantly higher lows are made on the markets, therefore upside on Bitcoin. The upside on commodities is done. The bear phase for Bitcoin is also done. Good times are ahead,” the analyst wrote. That is a bold view after five consecutive losing months, the longest negative streak since the deep bear market of 2018. The current rally is now testing whether that call holds up. Why the Bitcoin Price Is Pushing Higher The move higher is not happening in a vacuum. Several data points point to a market that was heavily positioned for downside and is now being forced to adjust. A liquidity provider described the situation bluntly: the market had been pricing in the risk of a broader regional conflict. When escalation did not immediately spill over into a wider war, short sellers began closing positions and volatility subsided. Spot Bitcoin ETFs provide another layer of context. During the recent correction, these vehicles saw roughly $8.9 billion in net outflows, the largest drawdown since they launched. Over the past five trading sessions, around $1.45 billion has flowed back in, with one of the largest funds flipping from leading the sell-off to leading the recovery. One ETF specialist highlighted the strength of the rebound in flows, noting the “breadth and depth” of renewed demand even after a 50% drawdown in some positions. Inflows of that scale do not guarantee a trend reversal, but they do signal that large allocators are not walking away. On-chain and exchange data also suggest that selling pressure is easing. Deposit volumes into centralized exchanges remain low, which typically signals that fewer holders are preparing to sell into rallies. Taken together, positioning, institutional flows and spot market behavior all point to a market that has worked through a significant amount of forced selling and is now finding support. Key Bitcoin Price Levels to Watch The next test for bulls sits in a narrow band just above current levels. On the daily chart, the $74,373-$76,341 zone marks a confluence of the 50-day exponential moving average (EMA50) and the 50-day simple moving average (SMA50). This area has rejected upside attempts repeatedly since late 2025, turning it into a clear line in the sand. A clean break and sustained hold above this band would open the door to a potential move toward the $90,000 region, according to several technical analysts. If price stalls and reverses there once again, a deeper retracement toward or even below $60,000 remains on the table. In that scenario, the recent bounce would look more like a classic relief rally inside a broader consolidation range. Momentum indicators currently sit in a neutral but improving spot. The daily relative strength index (RSI) has climbed to around 54, just above the midpoint between oversold and overbought. Many technical dashboards have flipped to a “buy” bias, although the SMA50 around $76,341 is still flashing a “sell” signal. In short, the structure of this recovery is improving, but the key resistance wall has not yet been cleared. Active traders should keep an eye on their costs and trading fees as they manage positions around these levels. Altcoins Follow, But Bitcoin Still Sets the Tone Major altcoins are participating in the move, though the market cycle still tilts toward Bitcoin dominance. Recent data show Ethereum up around 6.8% on the day, Solana gaining roughly 7.9% and XRP adding more than 5%. Even so, a widely watched altcoin season index is sitting near 32 out of 100, firmly in “Bitcoin season” territory. That reading implies that, despite pockets of strength across the market, the primary trend and attention remain centered on the Bitcoin price. Prediction markets echo that focus. One major platform recently assigned roughly a 74% probability that Bitcoin reaches $75,000 within the current month, which lines up almost exactly with the resistance band highlighted by technical analysis. Whether this proves to be the start of a sustained leg higher or just another relief rally before a deeper pullback, how price behaves around the $74,000-$76,000 zone over the coming weeks is likely to provide the answer. Tapbit Editorial Standards Tapbit's research and news content is produced by a team of market analysts and editors who follow strict guidelines around accuracy, transparency and balance. Key market data points are cross-checked against reputable sources, and charts or indicators are interpreted with a focus on clear, explainable logic rather than sensational claims. 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Quick Take U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF products recorded about $458.2 million in net inflows during a single trading session, reversing part of the heavy outflows seen earlier in the year. Analysts say large allocators view current bitcoin prices as an attractive entry point and increasingly treat the asset as a diversifier within multi-asset portfolios. Flows into other single-asset crypto ETFs and heightened geopolitical tension suggest institutions are using bitcoin exposure to navigate global instability. Institutional Flows Lift Bitcoin ETF Complex U.S.-listed spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw a strong return of demand on Monday, with net inflows totaling $458.2 million as institutional investors added exposure despite a volatile macro backdrop. According to data from analytics firm SoSoValue, the lion's share of that capital went into the largest spot product, which attracted roughly $263.2 million. Seven other bitcoin ETFs also posted net inflows, and none of the listed spot funds reported outflows for the session, underscoring the breadth of renewed demand. "The positive spot bitcoin ETF inflows mark a turning point as major allocators appear to view current price levels as an attractive entry point amid bitcoin's recent correction and stabilization," said Nick Ruck, director of research at LVRG Research. From Heavy Outflows to a Tentative Reversal Spot bitcoin ETFs had struggled to sustain demand through the early part of the year, facing more than $1.8 billion in combined net outflows over January and February as volatility picked up and prices pulled back from recent highs. That trend began to shift last week, when the products collectively logged around $787 million in weekly net inflows, halting a run of five consecutive weeks of negative flows. The latest daily data extends that tentative reversal and adds to evidence that institutional investors are rebuilding positions via regulated vehicles. For active market participants, the resurgence of ETF demand sits alongside continued growth in spot and derivatives venues, where cost-sensitive traders weigh execution quality and trading fees when managing bitcoin exposure. Institutions Diverge From Fearful Retail Sentiment The fresh inflows come even as sentiment among smaller traders remains fragile. One widely followed fear-and-greed index continues to signal "extreme fear" in the retail market, highlighting a disconnect between institutional positioning and retail psychology. "What makes this particularly notable is the divergence from retail sentiment," said Rachael Lucas, a crypto analyst at a digital asset trading platform. "Institutions appear to be positioning for a macro recovery and are leaning on Bitcoin's structural fundamentals." Lucas added that both the timing of the flows and their heavy concentration in the largest spot bitcoin ETF point toward coordinated buying by large allocators such as pension funds and endowments, which tend to take a longer-term view of digital asset exposure. For investors who are still on the sidelines, understanding how ETFs, spot markets and derivatives interact has become increasingly important; dedicated research and comprehensive guides can help clarify the trade-offs between different forms of bitcoin access. Spillover Into Other Crypto ETFs A similar, if smaller, pattern is visible across other digital asset ETFs. Spot products tracking ether recorded net inflows of about $38.7 million over the same session, while funds offering exposure to solana attracted roughly $17.4 million and XRP-focused ETFs saw around $7 million in net inflows. The cross-asset participation suggests that some allocators are implementing broader crypto baskets rather than concentrating solely in bitcoin, even as the original cryptocurrency remains the focal point for institutional ETF demand. Buying Into Instability The latest pickup in Bitcoin ETF flows is unfolding against a backdrop of elevated geopolitical risk and renewed tensions between the United States and Iran, following reports of joint military strikes in the region. The broader environment has kept traditional markets on edge and pushed some investors toward perceived hedges and diversifiers. Andri Fauzan Adziima, research lead at a global crypto platform, said institutions are taking advantage of volatility rather than waiting on the sidelines. "They seized dip opportunities rather than waiting for de-escalation, as structural ETF flows and resilience trumped waiting for perfect clarity," Adziima said. Lucas noted that any sustained de-escalation in geopolitical flashpoints could help support further inflows into spot products, while renewed instability would likely increase short-term volatility. Even so, she said the latest flow data still point to a durable institutional appetite for allocation via regulated vehicles. Traders looking to express a view on these macro themes increasingly mix ETF exposure with positions on centralized venues, where they can start trading spot bitcoin, perpetuals and options around key catalysts. Market Snapshot Bitcoin traded around $67,877 at the time of writing, up approximately 2.5% over the previous 24 hours, while ether changed hands near $1,993 after a 2.3% daily move, according to aggregated market data. Short-term volatility remains elevated as participants respond to both macro headlines and on-chain developments. Risk Notice Digital asset ETFs and spot crypto markets carry significant risk, including price volatility, liquidity risk and potential loss of principal. Past flow and performance data do not guarantee future results, and institutional activity should not be interpreted as a recommendation to buy or sell any asset. Traders should conduct their own research, assess their risk tolerance carefully and consider seeking independent professional advice before allocating capital to Bitcoin ETF products or related instruments. Platforms that provide transparent proof of reserves and robust risk controls can help mitigate some operational risks, but market risk cannot be eliminated. Investors who want to engage more actively with the market can create an account on Tapbit in minutes, explore spot and derivatives markets, and unlock welcome rewards designed for both new and experienced traders.