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Bitcoin ETFs See $2.44 Billion Net Inflows in April, Marking Six-Month High

Bitcoin ETFs See $2.44 Billion Net Inflows in April, Marking Six-Month High

Bitcoin ETFs recorded a net inflow of $2.44 billion in April, marking the highest level since October 2025. Despite a single day of outflows at the end of the month, institutions continued to increase their allocations. Goldman Sachs’ new ETF application has brought the derivatives sector into the spotlight.

Blog Team04/29/2026

Is Solana Becoming the Top Choice for Cross-Chain Liquidity? DEX Market Share Surpasses 30% and USDC Supply Soars

Is Solana Becoming the Top Choice for Cross-Chain Liquidity? DEX Market Share Surpasses 30% and USDC Supply Soars

Solana Cross-Chain Bridges See $553 Million Net Inflows Over 7 Days, Q1 DEX Spot Market Share Reaches 30.6%; Circle Mints 500 Million USDC in a Single Transaction. In-Depth Analysis of Capital Rotation and Ecosystem Dynamics.

Blog Team04/28/2026

Crypto Funds See Weekly Inflows of $1.2 Billion: Bitcoin Leads Surge as Institutional Allocations Heat Up

Crypto Funds See Weekly Inflows of $1.2 Billion: Bitcoin Leads Surge as Institutional Allocations Heat Up

According to data from CoinShares, global cryptocurrency funds saw a net inflow of $1.2 billion last week, marking the fourth consecutive week of positive growth. Bitcoin products accounted for $933 million of the inflow, while Ethereum funds attracted $192 million.

Blog Team04/28/2026

Bitcoin Social Engagement Hits Yearly Low While Institutional Inflows Set Records: What Is the Market Signaling?

Bitcoin Social Engagement Hits Yearly Low While Institutional Inflows Set Records: What Is the Market Signaling?

Bitcoin Social Engagement Drops Over 20% Year-on-Year, While Institutional Investment Products See $1.4 Billion Weekly Inflows: Analyzing the Unusual Divergence Between Market Sentiment and Capital Flows

Blog Team04/22/2026

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DeFi Top 20 Public Blockchains See Broad TVL Pullback: Kelp DAO Vulnerability Sparks Cross-Chain Bridge Trust Crisis

DeFi Top 20 Public Blockchains See Broad TVL Pullback: Kelp DAO Vulnerability Sparks Cross-Chain Bridge Trust Crisis

On April 18, 2026, Kelp DAO’s cross-chain bridge suffered an attack resulting in losses of approximately $292 million. This incident triggered a single-day pullback of about 5.6% in the total value locked across the DeFi sector.

Blog Team04/21/2026

From BTC to XRP: Spot ETF Capital Is Entering the Era of Multi-Chain Allocation

From BTC to XRP: Spot ETF Capital Is Entering the Era of Multi-Chain Allocation

Four spot ETFs see simultaneous net inflows: Bitcoin has attracted capital for three consecutive days, while Ethereum has seen six straight days of inflows. Both SOL and XRP are also receiving increased allocations. Institutional funds are now shifting from BTC to a broader range of multi-chain assets.

Blog Team04/17/2026

Examining Strategy’s Bitcoin Financing Flywheel Through STRC Preferred Shares: Operational Logic and Potential Risks

Examining Strategy’s Bitcoin Financing Flywheel Through STRC Preferred Shares: Operational Logic and Potential Risks

STRC Preferred Shares See $1.57 Billion in Single-Day Trading, Fueling Strategy’s Acquisition of Nearly 30,000 BTC in 48 Hours. Analyzing STRC’s Financing Structure, the Bitcoin Flywheel Effect, and Potential Risks.

Blog Team04/16/2026

BlackRock’s IBIT Sees Over $600 Million in Weekly Inflows: Why Are Institutions Doubling Down Despite a 20% Unrealized Loss?

BlackRock’s IBIT Sees Over $600 Million in Weekly Inflows: Why Are Institutions Doubling Down Despite a 20% Unrealized Loss?

Bitcoin Spot ETFs See Weekly Inflows of $786 Million, with BlackRock’s IBIT Accounting for $612 Million—78% of the Total. Investors Who Bought at an Average Price of $89,000 Face Over 20% Unrealized Losses—So Why Do They Keep Buying? Analyzing Institutional Dollar-Cost Averaging and Contrarian Investment Strategies.

Blog Team04/16/2026

Crypto Funds See $1.1 Billion Weekly Inflows, Bitcoin Products Reach Highest Level Since January

Crypto Funds See $1.1 Billion Weekly Inflows, Bitcoin Products Reach Highest Level Since January

This article breaks down the topic from the perspectives of capital structure, macroeconomic drivers, and risk hedging.

Blog Team04/14/2026