Monochrome’s Bitcoin ETF has passed 1,000 BTC under management, marking a major milestone for Australia’s crypto market. The fund’s holdings have grown rapidly in 2024, with assets rising from under $25m AUD last November to about $180m AUD today. While Australia has trailed the US in ETF adoption, Monochrome’s growthContinue Reading
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan projects Bitcoin to be the top-performing asset over the next decade. He forecasted 28.3% annual growth between 2025 and 2035; highlighting a strong diversification potential. Institutional interest is rising as spot ETFs and platform approvals bring new demand into the market. In the latest Weekly CIOContinue Reading
Global crypto ETPs recorded a massive US$3.75 billion in inflows last week, setting new records despite negative outflows on Friday for US Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs. Ethereum was the primary driver with US$2.86 billion in ETP flows as its price surged to a 2025 high of US$4,756 before correcting 9%Continue Reading
The SEC has acknowledged Invesco Galaxy’s filing for a Spot Solana ETF, which includes integrated staking features. The application was submitted via the Cboe BZX Exchange, triggering the start of the SEC’s full regulatory review. Solana’s price increased by more than 5% as investors reacted positively to the prospect ofContinue Reading
Standard Chartered predicts Ethereum will reach US$7,500 by end of 2025 and an ambitious US$25,000 by 2028, representing a five-fold increase from current levels. Financial experts including Fundstrat’s Tom Lee believe ETH is having its “Bitcoin 2017 moment” with Wall Street finally recognising Ethereum’s true value potential. Recent Ethereum ETFContinue Reading
The Astana International Exchange (AIX) in Kazakhstan has listed the region’s first spot Bitcoin ETF, managed by Fonte Capital and trading under the ticker BETF. The ETF’s physical Bitcoin is held by BitGo Trust, a regulated US subsidiary, which provides institutional custody and secures the assets in offline cold storage.Continue Reading
With enhanced returns and yield exposure, Ethereum-focused corporates are taking the lead over spot ETFs. Standard Chartered projects further growth in ETH treasury participation. ETH currently trades at US$3,652 (AU$5,597), with a US$4,000 (AU$6,128) year-end target. Standard Chartered believes Ethereum treasury firms are outperforming US spot ETFs by providing superiorContinue Reading
SBI Holdings announced plans to launch Japan’s first cryptocurrency ETFs, including a Bitcoin/XRP fund and a hybrid fund with 51% gold and 49% crypto allocations. The company is expanding into stablecoins, particularly JPY-backed versions, to strengthen the Japanese Yen’s stability and creditworthiness. SBI expects significant future gains from its 9%Continue Reading
After briefly soaring to a peak of $123k USD ($189k AUD) in July, Bitcoin has slid back by around 7-8%, now stabilising between $113k and $115k USD. A Glassnode analysis suggests Bitcoin is encountering a tough barrier near $116k USD, where several recent investors are sitting at a loss. RecentContinue Reading
Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz believes the trend of companies adding Bitcoin to their treasury reserves has reached its peak with fewer new entrants expected. The firm recently executed one of the largest Bitcoin sales in history, selling 80,000 BTC on behalf of an anonymous client to institutional buyers. Meanwhile,Continue Reading
