In a recent report, major market maker Wintermute analyzed investment trends among institutions and individual investors during the bull market in the first half of 2025. Wintermute noted a clear and stark difference between institutional and individual investors. Analysts said that institutional investors are more likely to focus on large-cap assets like Bitcoin (BTC) and
Marathon Digital Holdings (MARA), the largest publicly traded Bitcoin mining company in the US, is increasing its investments in institutional-grade Bitcoin yield strategies. Marathon Digital Deepens Bitcoin Yield Strategy with $20 Million Investment in Two Prime The company formalized the partnership by investing $20 million in SEC-registered investment advisor Two Prime. This investment also increases
Bitcoin (BTC), the leading cryptocurrency, surpassed $120,000 for the first time in its history yesterday. While the price recently broke a record by exceeding $123,000, it fell to $117,000 due to increased profit-taking. While it was stated that this correction was normal and the rise would continue, critical inflation data that the FED attaches importance
Inflation in the U.S. perked up in June but was mostly in line with expectations, perhaps helping to set the stage for another Federal Reserve rate cut as soon as September. The headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.3% last month versus economist forecasts of 0.3% and just 0.1% in May. On a year-over-year basis,
BlackRock’s IBIT ETF (Exchange-Traded Fund) is turning heads amid a sustained growth in its net assets, with analysts saying it could reach $100 billion this month. The financial instrument recently passed as the asset manager’s most profitable ETF, driving more revenue than BlackRock’s S&P 500 fund. Can BlackRock’s IBIT Reach $100 Billion in Assets in
Stablecoin issuer Circle has taken a significant step toward establishing America’s first digital currency bank by filing with the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). Circle Applies to Become the US’s First Digital Currency Bank Circle’s application aims to offer a financial infrastructure focused on the USDC stablecoin, unlike traditional banking services.
Facing a tougher fundraising environment, some traditional venture firms may eventually shift to direct token investments, moving away from the dual structures common in past investment cycles. At least that’s what Pantera Capital’s investor Mason Nystrom sees coming. In a July 9 thread on X, Nystrom suggested that more VCs may soon favor tokens over
Bitcoin (BTC) price recently surged to a new all-time high (ATH) at $123,218 but faced a slight dip, trading at $117,500 today. The decline is likely owing to the anticipation surrounding the upcoming inflation data, as US CPI is expected to rise 2.7% Year-on-Year (YOY) in June. Nevertheless, current investor behavior reflects ongoing optimism, but
With its market valuation surpassing that of established behemoths like Nintendo, Dior, Siemens and BNP Paribas, Coinbase has formally entered the $100 billion club. With its share price hovering around $394, this milestone not only emphasizes Coinbase’s own comeback but also the general upturn in the cryptocurrency industry as a whole. Coinbase’s rise appears to