Rachael Lucas

Short-term volatility masks institutional momentum

Bitcoin traded within a familiar range as ETF flows remained mixed, Ethereum attracted fresh institutional demand and markets prepared for a week of key regulatory and earnings catalysts.

Bitcoin outlasts geopolitical turmoil as ETF inflow drought ends

Geopolitical tensions fuelled market volatility as ETF inflows ended an eight-week drought, while regulatory developments kept traders focused on the next catalyst for crypto markets.

Oil volatility and ETF outflows rattle crypto conviction

Macro pressure intensified across crypto markets this week as ETF outflows, oil volatility, and US-Iran tensions weighed on sentiment despite continued institutional positioning across digital asset infrastructure.

Bitcoin’s resilience challenges bearish positioning

Macro pressure, ETF outflows, and rising Treasury yields failed to trigger deeper downside this week, as resilient price action supported sentiment across digital asset markets.

ETF outflows test Bitcoin's resilience

Bitcoin faced its toughest macro week of 2026, with nearly US$2B in ETF outflows and surging Treasury yields. But structural tailwinds, from CLARITY Act progress to South Carolina's landmark legislation, held firm.

Bitcoin slips below US$75K as Fed stance and ETF flows reset

Crypto markets ease as steady rates, cooling ETF demand, and geopolitical tension weigh on sentiment, while network activity and longer-term positioning remain stable across major assets.