Rachael Lucas

Institutions advance as crypto markets recalibrate

TradFi-DeFi links deepen as Uniswap lists BlackRock’s BUIDL and LayerZero unveils Zero.

Bitcoin holds ground as ETH slips into bearish structure

As seen in Bloomberg: Market sentiment remains steady yet cautious today, with Bitcoin consolidating after a period of sharp volatility.

Volatility reshapes crypto market structure

Crypto markets saw extreme volatility as ETF flows, derivatives and funding dynamics drove price action, with Bitcoin’s sharp drawdown, selective ETF inflows and ongoing deleveraging defining the week.

Bitcoin’s sharp sell-off is structural, not sentimental

Recent price action highlights the impact of leverage, liquidity, and sentiment in fast-moving markets, as participants shift focus toward stabilisation and risk management.

Crypto risk, flows, and positioning

A volatile week saw Bitcoin slide, ETF outflows build, and network activity diverge from price. Institutions tightened risk, while builders kept shipping across Ethereum, XRP, and Solana.

Volatility returns as Bitcoin breaks below key support

Bitcoin broke below US$80K, hitting a low of US$75,719 and sparking US$2.5B in liquidations. ETH led the unwind, ETFs saw outflows, and macro jitters returned as DeFi security flashed red.