What the forks? Bitcoin Cash and Ethereum Classic see triple-digit rallies

Following Dogecoin’s lead, Ethereum Classic rallied to a new all-time high and Bitcoin Cash price doubled as altcoin forks start to gain traction. It’s undeniable that Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) are currently the two most dominant cryptocurrencies and as a result they receive the most of the attention from the mainstream media, institutional investors, and retail investors, but this doesn't mean that the sector leaders are not occasionally challenged by competitor networks. Two forked projects that once sought to challenge Bitcoin and Ethereum for their seats at the top are Bitcoin Cash (BCH) and Ethereum Classic (ETC).

Central Bank of Turkey to Ban Use of Cryptocurrencies to Purchase Goods amid Bitcoin Boom

Although many retail and institutional investors alike have been gripped by Bitcoin fever lately, as the cryptocurrency has hit a new record-high, not all banking institutions are convinced by the digital asset’s benefits.

Price analysis 4/14: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, ADA, DOT, UNI, LTC, DOGE, LINK

Today's Coinbase (COIN) listing is likely to remain a focal point that will dictate the short-term price action in Bitcoin and altcoins. Coinbase (COIN) listing on Nasdaq could eventually boost cryptocurrency adoption and attract droves of institutional investors.

Badger DAO integrates with institutional DeFi gateway Fireblocks

The Bitcoin-on-Ethereum project gets a major institutional breakthrough via Fireblocks. In a blog post today, decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol Badger DAO announced a forthcoming integration with Fireblocks, a digital asset storage, management, and DeFi on-ramp for institutional investors.  “We’re excited to announce a strategic partnership between Fireblocks and BadgerDAO to enable their 200+ institutional clients to securely hold Badger assets on their platform and put their Bitcoin to work through the Badger protocol,” reads the post. BadgerDAO founder Chris Spadafora said that the integration will help make Badger’s vaults and products more accessible to institutional investors, and not just the retail DeFi crowd: “Our intention is to further help onboard institutional Bitcoin holders to defi.

DeFi’s money markets are finally luring in institutional investors

The explosive growth of DeFi’s money markets over the last few years has finally gotten the attention of institutional investors.

Shark Tank Veteran Kevin O’Leary Says He’s Only Buying Bitcoin Under These Conditions

Famed investor and business tycoon Kevin O’Leary says he’s buying Bitcoin, but only under some strict conditions.  In an interview with CNBC, the Shark Tank star says as the crypto space grows, institutional investors will opt for coins that are mined within a certain set of ethical standards, the same way they look at other […] The post Shark Tank Veteran Kevin O’Leary Says He’s Only Buying Bitcoin Under These Conditions appeared first on The Daily Hodl.

JP Morgan: Bitcoin’s Decreasing Volatility Makes It More Appealing to Institutions, Revises BTC Price Prediction to $130K

JP Morgan says that bitcoin’s volatility has decreased in recent weeks, making the cryptocurrency more appealing to institutional investors.

Anthony Scaramucci Bullish on Ethereum But Institutional Demand Goes to Bitcoin Only

While revealing a bullish stance on Ethereum's future, Anthony Scaramucci said institutional investors continue to ask only about Bitcoin.

Pension funds and insurance firms alive to Bitcoin investment proposal

Bitcoin’s appeal among institutional investors is spreading toward insurance firms and life and annuity companies. Life and annuity companies are increasingly dedicating part of their asset base to Bitcoin (BTC).

Crypto Investing Reaches a Tipping Point: altFINS Launches Its Global Crypto Trading Analytics Web App

The number of individual and institutional investors in digital asset category is rapidly expanding – in 2020, spot trading volumes in cryptocurrencies increased by 53%.

UK's FCA issues policy statement requiring crypto-businesses to submit REP-CRIMs

Bitcoin and the rest of the crypto-market have noted a startling rise on the price charts over the past year, with the scale of its gains capturing the attention of public and institutional investors The post UK's FCA issues policy statement requiring crypto-businesses to submit REP-CRIMs appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Bitcoin Price Fights For Balance as Number of BTC Holders With 0.1 Coins Reaches New ATH

The number of BTC retail holders are increasing, spurring bullish sentiment that may prompt the market to recover from overnight dips experienced by Bitcoin.

Kraken’s Dan Held Says Arrival of Institutional Herd Could Ignite Intense Bull Market

Institutional investors may usher in the most extreme portion of the Bitcoin bull market yet, according to Kraken’s growth lead Dan Held.

Expect More Crypto Startups to Get Bought Up by Big Tech: PwC

Institutional investors will continue to get involved in crypto, the Big Four firm said in a new report.

Institutions & Retail Compete For Bitcoin - Whose Hands Are Stronger?

The institutional investors are here, bringing with them billions of dollars and record-high bitcoin (BTC) prices.

Without this, 'Bitcoin might have been a fringe asset'

With Bitcoin and the larger cryptocurrency market seeing happy days over the last few weeks and months, many popular and renowned institutional investors and fund managers are rushing to jump in, tryi The post Without this, 'Bitcoin might have been a fringe asset' appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Avanti Financial raises $37 million to launch institutional crypto bank

The digital asset bank will be aimed at institutional investors only, and there is no exchange planned.

Metaco partners with IBM for secure digital asset orchestration system

Metaco will use IBM Cloud to provide robust security-critical technology for institutional investors entering the digital asset space. Digital asset security infrastructure outfit Metaco has partnered with tech conglomerate IBM to utilize the latter’s cloud platform for enterprise-grade digital asset custody solutions. According to a press statement issued on Thursday, Metaco will leverage IBM Cloud and IBM Cloud Hyper Protect Services for its digital asset orchestration system. The goal of the partnership is to provide adequate digital asset custodial services for banks and other highly regulated financial services firms looking to participate in the digital asset ecosystem across use cases like tokenization, custody, and transaction management among others. As part of the announcement, Metaco will reportedly utilize IBM’s confidential computing and “Keep Your Own Key”, or KYOK, encryption to ensure that the firm’s clients retain sole access to their private keys.

Bitcoin Miners HODL as Institutions Continue to Accumulate: Analysis

The demand from institutional investors for bitcoin continues to expand, while BTC miners have halted selling and started holding instead.

Tesla, Square Bitcoin Buys Were 'Tip of the Iceberg': Saylor

MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor reckons that Tesla’s decision to invest in Bitcoin has convinced other institutional investors to follow suit.

Crypto Giant Grayscale Boosts Five Altcoins, Launches New Crypto Products for Institutional Investors

Crypto investing giant Grayscale announces five new crypto products, giving a boost to a handful of select altcoins.

Bitcoin Sees Massive Pullback as Addresses With More Than 1K Coins Reach One-Month Low

Bitcoin is seeing a price correction as the number of BTC whales is reducing, but the market has nothing to fear as institutional investors are still holding down the fort.

Institutions Coming in Have Turned Bitcoin Into an Asset Class, Says Mike Novogratz

Bitcoin's legitimacy has increased in the past few months following purchases from prominent corporations and institutional investors, said Michael Novogratz.

Bitcoin Crosses $61K as Bull Run Continues

Bitcoin (BTC) has soared to new heights by hitting an all-time high of more than $61,000 not seen in its twelve-year history.

Bitcoin price rally to $61,800 shows BTC bulls are in full control

As Bitcoin price skyrocketed to a new all-time high above $61,800, altcoins like Decentraland rallied more than 90%. On March 13 bulls took full control of the crypto market as Bitcoin (BTC) price vaulted to a new all-time high at $61,844 after a high volume surge pushed the price through overhead resistance near $58,000.   Analysts had spent the week calling for an eventual move above the $60,000 level and social metrics showed bullish sentiment for Bitcoin continued to increase as a number of companies and institutional investors announced plans to make BTC purchases.  BTC/USDT 4-hour chart.

Analysts say $60K Bitcoin price signals BTC has ample ‘room to run’

Analysts say Bitcoin whale wallet accumulation and persistent dip-buying by institutional investors signal that BTC price has plenty of room to appreciate. Bitcoin (BTC) bulls finally mustered enough strength to push the top-ranked cryptocurrency through the $60,000 level and citing key on-chain metrics, analysts believe the bull run has a ways to go before reaching any considerable resistance. Since pushing back above $50,000 on March 9, every dip in Bitcoin price has been quickly purchased by institutional investors and the BTC balance of whales has also continued to grow over the past few months. BTC/USDT 4-hour chart.

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Institutional Bitcoin Adoption Continues as MicroStrategy, Square, and Tesla Ramp Up Crypto Interest

The institutional flow of funds into Bitcoin is a tool to help guarantee market stability and attract improved regulations for the crypto industry.

Survey: 85% of Wealth Managers Who Hold Bitcoin Plan to Buy More

New research found that a majority of institutional investors already holding Bitcoin plan to increase their exposure to the asset.

Decentralized Finance May Be the Future but Education Is Still Lacking

Engaging in the traditional financial market has become less appealing to consumers and institutional investors as of late.

China's Biggest Crypto Players Now Vying For Institutional Investors

Hong Kong just licensed Huobi Asset Management as a regulated virtual asset manager, allowing it to join the club of other crypto companies vying for China's institutional investors.

Morgan Stanley, Soros Tap Into Bitcoin, Speedy Taproot, Ethereum's Berlin + More News

Get your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptoasset and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news. Investments news US-based NYDIG, a Stone Ridge-run subsidiary firm that provides crypto services to institutional investors, said it raised USD 200m in a growth capital round led by Stone Ridge, Morgan Stanley, New York

Not Only Institutional Investors Focus On Bitcoin Now - Goldman Sachs

US investment banking giant Goldman Sachs sees rising demand for bitcoin (BTC) not only among institutional investors, but also in the private wealth management industry. “I think it's pretty fair to say that all of our institutional client discussion is really focused around bitcoin.

Decentralized finance may be the future, but education is still lacking

Education and accessibility are crucial to make DeFi more accessible to the upcoming inflow of retail investors. Engaging in the traditional financial markets has become less appealing to consumers and institutional investors as of late.

Bitcoin: Why institutional investors aren't worried about BTC's price

Bitcoin has been on a virtually unstoppable rally since October 2020, with the cryptocurrency touching an all-time high of over $58,000 a few weeks ago.

Can Ethereum afford to miss the train when it comes to NFTs?

Institutional investors have been flooding the Bitcoin market, with their price gains over the past year providing ample evidence of the same.

Novogratz’s Galaxy Digital Pulls in $32 Million for Ethereum Funds

The $32 million comes from five institutional investors.

Bloomberg Terminal Adds Price Data for Chainlink and 5 Other Coins

Institutional investors can now track a wider variety of cryptocurrencies on the Bloomberg Terminal.

1 in 5 investors at firms that don't trade in crypto say they are 'likely' to in future

A poll has found 22% of institutional investors are likely to buy cryptocurrency in the future. A survey carried out by JPMorgan found that one in five institutional investors at firms that don't currently trade in cryptocurrency believe their companies are likely to do so in future. The survey of more than 3,400 investors representing 1,500 institutions, found that 11% of respondents work at firms that trade or invest in crypto, while 89% do not. Promisingly however, twice as many institutions appear likely to invest into crypto ashan those who have already taken the plunge, signalling institutional money may continue to flow into the markets over the near-term.

Institutional Investors Continue to Buy Bitcoin as Price Tops $50K: Report

Institutional investors bought the dip last week and have withdrawn $630 million in BTC from Coinbase in one day, says on-chain data.

Grayscale Bought 80% of All Litecoin Mined in February

The 'digital silver' has seemingly found its backers among Grayscale’s accredited and institutional investors.

Why Early Bitcoin Investors "Were not as Lucky” - Crypto Advocate

Bitcoin advocate Pierre Rochard believes those adopting Bitcoin today are luckier than those who adopted the cryptocurrency earlier.

Bitcoin Miners Are Not Selling But Accumulating Their Crypto Funds

Glassnode data shows that miners are not willing to sell their Bitcoins amid a market wide exchange shortage of the cryptocurrency.

Institutional Investors Pile Into Crypto Exchange-Traded Products: Managed Assets Rise to $44 Billion This Month

The total assets under management across all crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) worldwide have risen 50% this month to nearly $44 billion.

Bitcoin Rebound Fizzles Out As Retail Investors Exit the Market

But institutional investors appear to be propping up prices by buying the dip.

Simplex and Skrill Broaden Cryptocurrency Convenience by Launching New Onramp Solutions

As enthusiasm for cryptocurrency mounts amid strong demand from retail and institutional investors, financial service providers Simplex and Skrill are building more inroads into the ecosystem, focusing on improving transactability and convenience.

13,000 Bitcoins Withdrawn from Coinbase: Institutional Investors Still Buying at $48K?

BTC's price could be headed for a price recovery as data suggests that institutional investors have withdrawn more than $650M in BTC from Coinbase.

Blockstream CEO Says Institutional Investors Buying the Dip After Square’s $170,000,000 Bitcoin Purchase

Bitcoin pioneer and Blockstream CEO Adam Back says Square’s massive BTC purchase is a sign that institutions are scooping up the leading crypto asset amid the marketwide correction.

M31 Capital is looking to launch a new Bitcoin hedge fund

The M31 Capital Bitcoin Access Fund could provide institutional investors with another avenue for investing in BTC.

Bitcoin Clings to $57k All-Time High as Institutional Investors Pour In

Bitcoin retains its ATH amidst a serious surge in institutional interest.

Price analysis 2/19: BTC, ETH, BNB, DOT, ADA, XRP, LTC, LINK, BCH, XLM

Bitcoin’s rally to a $1 trillion market cap could attract more buyers to the crypto sector and boost the price of several altcoins. Bitcoin (BTC) price finally reached a $1 trillion market capitalization on Feb.19, which is an important milestone because as BTC gains size, the digital asset will continue to attract new institutional investors who will consider allocating a portion to their portfolios. Glassnode data suggests that high-net-worth individuals are continuing to pump money into Bitcoin.

Bitcoin: With hedge funds yielding 20% risk-free ROI, what's in it for traders?

When BTC's price crossed $50,000 and hit a new ATH on 17 February 2021, net positions on CME Bitcoin Futures showed that institutional investors or hedge funds were possibly short on Bitcoin.

JPMorgan, UBS, and Goldman Sachs Back Polkadot (DOT) with an ETP Investment

As institutional investors enter the cryptocurrency scene, investor appetite may not be limited to Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Exchange tokens BNB, HT, FTT and OKB are on fire in February — Here's why

Increased trading volumes, innovative products and strong DeFi integration have helped BNB, HT, FTT and OKB soar in February. Bitcoin’s (BTC) current bull run continues to attract institutional investors who are finally realizing its long-term potential.

A Second Bitcoin ETF Gets Approved in Canada

Evolve Funds Group’s ETF will offer institutional investors in Canada another way to get exposure to Bitcoin.

New Bitcoin ETF Attempt, Diem's Move, Ripple vs. SEC + More News

Get your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptoasset and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news. Crypto adoption news NYDIG, a Stone Ridge-run subsidiary firm that provides crypto services to institutional investors, aims to launch a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), per a filing with the US Securities and

CoinShares CSO Reports Institutional FOMO for Ethereum, $175,000,000 Entering ETH-Related Products in Just One Week

Meltem Demirors, the chief strategy officer of investment firm CoinShares, says institutional investors are starting to stampede into Ethereum (ETH) as FOMO surrounding the second-largest crypto asset erupts.

Bitcoin Soars To New ATH, With the News That Morgan Stanley Set to Bet Big on BTC

Bitcoin just soared to a new ATH on the news that a Morgan Stanley unit, Counterpoint Global is considering a Bitcoin bet (Read More)

Bitcoin goes mainstream as institutions hold 3% of BTC’s circulating supply

The growing appetite of institutional investors means companies now hold more than 460,000 BTC, which is 3% of the total supply in circulation. Institutional investors are rapidly gobbling up Bitcoin, and at the time of writing, nearly 3% of the Bitcoin (BTC) in circulation are locked up in long-term holdings by these investors. Data shows that 24 entities have amassed more than 460,500 BTC, which is equivalent to $22 billion at Bitcoin's current price. According to Michael Novogratz, this figure excludes the 3 million BTC forever lost, who estimates that a supply shortage could occur shortly if institutions keep up their current buying spree. The current list of holders includes MtGox K K, which has close to 141,690 BTC ($6.6 billion).

Can banks be their own bank? Deutsche Bank, BNY Mellon plan custody services

Experts say building custody solutions is tricky, but will become crucially important as crypto grows more valuable. As multiple banks prepare crypto custody services, holders now have to flip an old Bitcoin saying on its head: are the banks prepared to be their own (and others') bank?  Last week BNY Mellon, the oldest bank in the United States, announced they would be providing custody solutions, ceding to pressure from institutional investors.

America's oldest bank, BNY Mellon, will custody Bitcoin

The chief executive of the bank's asset-servicing business says digital assets are becoming "part of the mainstream." Bank of New York Mellon, America’s oldest bank, has announced plans to hold, transfer and issue Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies as an asset manager on behalf of its clients. The impetus for the decision reportedly came from institutional investors — the top brass of BNY Mellon’s clientele — amid the 2021 bull season for the asset class.  As the Wall Street Journal notes, BNY Mellon is hardly the first household name in traditional finance to embrace digital assets, the likes of Fidelity Investments have long been in the game.

The Grayscale Bitcoin Trust: What It Is and How It Works

The Grayscale Bitcoin Trust is a traditional financial product that allows institutional investors to gain exposure to bitcoin.

Grayscale CEO: Firms race to buy Bitcoin as mood shifts from ‘why’ to ‘why not?’

Grayscale CEO Michael Sonnenshein told CNBC that more tech leaders and institutional investors could follow Elon Musk into Bitcoin after Tesla's $1.5 billion purchase. Grayscale CEO Michael Sonnnenshein says institutional demand for Bitcoin (BTC) has only increased, moving into 2021, following a record-breaking year that saw Grayscale’s assets under management soar to new heights.

Record $584M Litecoin futures open interest signals institutional inflow

Open interest on Litecoin futures hit a record $584 million, a signal that institutional investors like Bitwise and Grayscale Investments are interested in the altcoin. Litecoin (LTC) might be 60% below its December 2017 all-time high at $420, but that hasn't stopped its futures contracts open interest from reaching a record $584 million.

Bitcoin Miner Bitfarms to Raise $31M in Sale of Shares to Institutional Investors

The additional funding will go towards the acquisition of more miners, expanding infrastructure and boosting working capital.

It’s Now Risky for Institutions To Not Allocate to Bitcoin, Says CoinShares CSO Meltem Demirors

CoinShares chief strategy officer Meltem Demirors is warning that it is now risky for institutional investors to not have Bitcoin in their portfolio.

Top 5 cryptocurrencies to watch this week: BTC, DOT, LINK, XLM, THETA

Bitcoin is facing rejection above $40,000, but if the bulls do not give up much ground, several altcoins could resume their uptrend. Bitcoin (BTC) has attracted several institutional investors in the past few months, but with the market capitalization sustaining above $700 billion, many more institutions are likely to contemplate buying Bitcoin.

Analysts Explain Why Bitcoin Futures Open Interest Just Topped $14 Billion

Analysts say the recent wave of institutional investors is behind the recent spike.

The institutionalization of BTC: Mining may be more profitable than buying

Regardless of Bitcoin’s price or future economic scenarios, Bitcoin mining will be a profitable activity. For years, institutional investors have been watching Bitcoin from afar with bewilderment and amusement, but with little to no participation.

Price analysis 2/5: BTC, ETH, XRP, DOT, ADA, LINK, LTC, BNB, BCH, XLM

Altcoins are reaching multi-year highs while Bitcoin price builds momentum for the next run at the $40,000 level. Bitcoin’s (BTC) correction from its January high has not shaken the confidence of institutional investors.

Travis Kling: In the Fed Era, There’s No Such Thing as Market Fundamentals

The Ikigai Asset Management investor discusses WallStreetBets, institutional investors and recent bitcoin critiques.

Crypto Giant Grayscale Just Bought $38,000,000 in Ethereum on Behalf of Institutional Investors

The digital asset manager Grayscale just bought $38 million worth of Ethereum (ETH) on behalf of its investors.

Crypto Giant Grayscale Just Bought $38,000,000 in Ethereum on Behalf of Institutional Investors

The digital asset manager Grayscale just bought $38 million worth of Ethereum (ETH) on behalf of its investors.

Bitcoin will likely reach $60K in 2021, says Investing.com analyst

63%of 800 respondents in the UK are planning to buy Bitcoin in 2021, according to a new survey by Investing.com. Bitcoin (BTC) is likely to hit $60,000 in 2021 amid the growing mainstream adoption, according to an analyst at major financial publication Investing.com. Jesse Cohen, a senior financial analyst at Investing.com, predicted that Bitcoin will likely reach a $60,000 level in the first half of 2021. According to Cohen, Bitcoin’s growth in 2021 will be fueled by support from institutional investors combined with the “flush of ultra-cheap money being pumped into the global financial system” by global central banks like the United States’ Federal Reserve: “After a record-breaking year in 2020 that saw it jump more than 300%, Bitcoin looks to stay strong in 2021 as more retail — and big-name institutional buyers — enter the market [...] For those already in, the strategy in place remains to HODL [...] First-time novice investors have found their way into many risk-perceived assets, including Bitcoin.” Cohen’s remarks come in conjunction with a new crypto-related survey by Investing.com, according to which 63% of respondents in the United Kingdom are planning to purchase some Bitcoin in 2021.

Late on crypto? Institutions still at early stage of Bitcoin adoption

Institutional investors are rushing to acquire and add Bitcoin to their portfolio — but is it too late? Institutional investors are seen to be rushing toward Bitcoin (BTC) at high speed, with more companies emerging that look to adopt Bitcoin as a way to store their reserves.

Bitcoin and Ethereum held on exchanges drops to a multi-year low, here’s why

Lucrative DeFi investing opportunities and increasing participation from institutional investors are driving the amount of Bitcoin and Ethereum held on exchanges to new lows. Recent global developments have put a spotlight on the cryptocurrency sector as people across the world begin to question the decision making process of governments and central banks.  Multiple metrics like the increasing amount of Ether (ETH) and Bitcoin (BTC) locked in DeFi, soaring transaction and on-chain activity and the plummeting BTC and Ether reserves of top exchanges show that investors are becoming increasingly interested in cryptocurrency. Data from CryptoQuant, an on-chain analytics firm, shows that as Ether (ETH) established a new all-time high above $1,500 on Feb.

Bitcoin Whales Inadvertently Sold Their BTC to Institutions in 2020: Report

Bitcoin whales who took profit in late 2020 have inadvertently sold their Bitcoin trove to institutional investors who were waiting in the wings to get in, according to a new report.

Bitcoin Exodus From Coinbase Pro Is ‘Strongest Bullish Signal’

Over 15,200 Bitcoin was sent out of Coinbase Pro in a single day, likely due to purchases by institutional investors.

Institutional Investors Bought Bitcoin From Long-Term Holders In Late 2020: Report

By cashing out profits when BTC reached new highs in late 2020, long-term holders actually sold their bitcoin positions to institutional investors, says OKEx report.

Risk it for the Bitcoin: Has BTC matured to be a safe investment play?

Institutional investors have arrived at the cryptocurrency table, but does that mean that Bitcoin has now become a safe investment? Bitcoin has often been described as the “digital gold” of the 21st century, but is the cryptocurrency truly reliable as a new safe haven against financial uncertainty and inflation? The question is a difficult one to answer, but the actions of a number of major institutions and the sentiments of some well-renowned investment managers suggest that Bitcoin (BTC) is becoming more attractive as a hedge against these fears. Business analytics firm MicroStrategy has led the institutional charge into Bitcoin over the past six months, having purchased more than $1 billion worth of BTC after adopting the cryptocurrency as its primary treasury reserve asset.

What happens to Chainlink's price if Grayscale lists it?

Institutional investors are clearly interested in cryptocurrencies.

Institutions Aren’t Piling Into Bitcoin To Get Rich, They’re Piling Into Bitcoin To Stay Rich, Says Ari Paul

Ari Paul, the co-founder and chief investment officer of crypto asset investment firm BlockTower Capital, says institutional investors are increasingly buying Bitcoin to protect their wealth.

More Institutional Investors Are Buying Ether, Seeing It as a Store of Value

The ether rally appears to be more organic and driven from within the crypto industry.

Top 5 cryptocurrencies to watch this week: BTC, ETH, DOT, AAVE, SNX

Select altcoins are rallying to new all-time highs while Bitcoin remains pinned below $33,000. As Bitcoin price trade sideways, traders are keeping an eye out for new purchases from institutional investors in order to gauge whether BTC's correction is over.

Ethereum will become the main asset for investors in 2021

The potential of Ether greatly exceeds Bitcoin, and the community is beginning to understand the value of ETH. During the second half of 2020, we saw a growing interest in cryptocurrencies from institutional investors and big capital.

Grayscale Breaking Records: Bitcoin Trust Adds Over $1 Billion in a Week

Institutional investors have allocated nearly $1.3 billion in GBTC in a week, while Grayscale looks into adding more crypto assets to its portfolio.

Crypto ETP capitalization up 90% this month as institutional volume triples

Institutional investors have rallied around crypto this past month, with the AUM of crypto ETPs surging more than 90% as volumes tripled. Capital has flooded into crypto investment products in recent weeks, with the value of assets invested into crypto exchange-traded products, or ETPs, increasing by more than 90% in the last 30 days. The spike in the assets under management, or AUM, locked in crypto ETPs was noted in the latest report by Crypto Compare, which estimates that almost $36 billion is now invested in crypto ETPs — a 93.7% increase in one month. Grayscale’s various trusts represent more than 83% of the sector’s total AUM, with the firm’s Bitcoin Trust housing $22.6 billion or 63% of all capital invested in crypto ETPs. Crypto Compare estimates that ETP volumes tripled during January,with aggregate daily volume pushing above $1.5 billion.

Crypto ETP Market Up 95% to $35 Billion Since December: Report

Assets under management across all ETPs are on the up as institutional investors become more interested in Bitcoin.

3 ways the next altcoin bull cycle will vastly differ from 2017’s

Bitcoin is still the main focus of most investors but Layer 2 solutions, governance, and DeFi are shaping up to be the driving forces of the next altseason. A recent report from CoinMetrics suggests that when a new altseason starts it will play out in a way that is vastly different from the market of 2017-2018.  According to the authors of the report, the arrival of institutional investors and their interest in Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) has fundamentally shifted the cryptocurrency market landscape.

BlockFi Adds Bitcoin Trading Desk for Big Investors

Cryptocurrency lender BlockFi has rolled out an OTC trading desk for institutional investors worldwide.

Some institutional investors taking profit as Bitcoin retraces

CoinShares has noted significant outflows from institutional products this past week, signaling some institutions have been realizing profits amid BTC’s recent pull-back. A new report from crypto fund provider CoinShares has indicated that some institutional investors have been realizing profits during BTC’s recent consolidation. CoinShares’ weekly digital asset flows report identifies $85 million in outflows from institutional crypto products this past week, asserting the data suggests “some investors are continuing to take profits after [BTC’s] strong price appreciation.” The report noted the rising (trade-weighted) US dollar, stating the USD index “is typically inversely correlated to Bitcoin prices,” and could explain why some investors are taking profits at the current levels. The firm also identified modest outflows from Ethereum-derived investment products, with $3 million leaving the markets.

Centralized Wealth: The Downside To Institutional Bitcoin Buying

The recent Bitcoin rally to as high as $42,000 has been predominantly been driven by institutional investors suddenly waking up and realizing the asset’s long-term value potential.

Institutional Investors Buy $600 Million of Bitcoin in Just One Day

Digital assets manager Grayscale has boosted its Bitcoin holdings to 632,000 Bitcoin ($24 billion).

Grayscale’s Michael Sonnenshein Says Institutional Investors ‘Looking for Broad Exposure’ as Company Raises $700 Million in One Day

Grayscale CEO Michael Sonnenshein says institutional investors are also exhibiting a growing interest in diversifying their investments by choosing other crypto assets besides bitcoin.

Ark Invest’s Cathie Wood Says Big Tech Firms Exploring Bitcoin

Ark Invest founder and CEO Cathie Wood says she is expecting a new wave of institutional investors to put Bitcoin on their balance sheets.

Institutional investors won't take Bitcoin mainstream — You will

Real-world applications and users, not institutional investors, will challenge the failing fiat currencies and increase Bitcoin adoption around the world. Similar to 2017 and the popular cryptocurrency bull run, last year created a fresh buzz in the world of crypto and Bitcoin (BTC) particularly.

Institutional Investors Bought $2.8 Billion in Bitcoin Through Grayscale In Q4 2020

Nearly 60% of the yearly inflows into Grayscale products came during the last quarter and the Bitcoin Trust accumulated the most inflows.

Lack of Crypto Regulations a Turnoff for Japanese Investors – Coincheck

The head of the Japanese crypto exchange Coincheck said there are relatively “few” crypto-keen institutional investors in Japan – and has complained of the lack of a framework to help foster professional crypto investors. In an interview with IT Media, Satoshi Hasuo, the Representative Director and President of Coincheck, warned that “there is a possibility

Here’s how institutional investors ignited Bitcoin’s rally to $40,000

Experts weigh in on the main events from 2020 that impacted Bitcoin’s price the most. From the COVID-19 pandemic to mass-scale money printing and social unrest, 2020 was a wild year.

Bitcoin Institutional Inflows Are Rising as Grayscale Bitcoin Portfolio Now Estimated to be Worth $23.69 Billion

Bybt crypto trading platform has disclosed that Bitcoin institutional inflows are not showing any signs of slowing.