Institutional investors juggle bitcoin ETF holdings, US filings show. By Suzanne McGee
(Reuters) -A number of high-profile asset managers cut their stakes in spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds amid a 12% drop in the cryptocurrency's price in the first quarter of 2025, according to recent regulatory filings.
This marks a shift from previous quarters when asset managers had typically increased their holdings in spot bitcoin ETFs, as shown in previous quarterly 13-F filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
XRP, DOGE, ADA Holders Warned by Coinbase, 2 Key Price Points for Dogecoin Right Now, 459,040,000,000,000 SHIB Scenario Imminent: Crypto News Digest by U.Today. $BTC
The cryptocurrency market is facing a sharp pullback today, with several major altcoins taking a hit. As the digital asset space remains volatile, investors are closely monitoring what’s driving this sudden dip and which coins are feeling the pressure most. Here’s a look into why crypto is down and why you might want to keep a cautious eye on XRP, Dogecoin (DOGE), and TRON (TRX) right now. #BinanacePizza #BinancePizza
The cryptocurrency market experienced a notable downturn today, with altcoins broadly declining as Bitcoin pulled back from the rally. Leading altcoins XRP and Solana (SOL) each saw significant drops of approximately 5%, reflecting a cautious market sentiment amid macroeconomic uncertainties and shifting investor dynamics. #CryptoRegulation
Bitcoin price today: The world's biggest cryptocurrency was near $103,496 at time of writing on May 14, steady above the $103,000 level for a second straight day, data on CoinMarketCap showed. $BTC
Second biggest crypto token Ethereum was at $2,647.38 up 8.55 per cent over the previous day, with market cap of $319.95 billion; while stablecoin Tether was at $0.9997, up 0.03 per cent day-on-day, with market cap of $150.31 billion.
Donald Trump's favoured Solana was also up 6.97 per cent to $180.92, with market cap of $93.97 billion.
Billionaire entrepreneur makes it to Donald Trump's VIP dinner list.
The VIP dinner invitee list linked to the Official Trump (TRUMP) meme coin has been finally finalized.
As per the leaderboard, billionaire crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun is the top token holder at the time of writing.
The meme coin's official X account posted on May 12 that email invites have been sent to the top 220 token holders who, subject to background checks, will attend the black-tie dinner with President Donald Trump on May 22 in Washington, DC. #TradeWarEases
Bitcoin dipped to as low as $101,899.01 on Monday, backing off the recent $105,000 highs due to a combination of long liquidation pressure, decreased leverage, and profit-taking.
Crypto analyst Ali Martinez took to X, saying that $1.45 billion worth of long positions on these exchanges would be liquidated if Bitcoin dropped to $102,700.
The risk that a liquidation cascade might be ahead has caused traders to take in a heavier dose of caution over the market. $BTC
Trump Issues Statement on US-China Trade Talks: Key Implications for Crypto Traders Today. According to The Kobeissi Letter, President Trump released an official statement regarding the commencement of US-China trade talks, confirming that negotiations will continue tomorrow (source: KobeissiLetter on Twitter, May 10, 2025). This development is critical for cryptocurrency traders, as previous US-China trade negotiations have significantly influenced Bitcoin and altcoin volatility due to their impact on global risk sentiment and capital flows. Traders should monitor these talks closely for potential shifts in crypto market sentiment, particularly in response to updates on tariffs, regulatory cooperation, or macroeconomic outlook. #AltcoinSeasonComing #AltcoinSeasonLoading
SEC vs. Ripple Settlement Fuels XRP Demand The SEC’s court filing in the Ripple case on Thursday, May 8, triggered market reaction the following day. XRP rallied to a six-week high of $2.4273 after the settlement filing. However, Democrat SEC Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw dissented, stating:This settlement, alongside the programmatic disassembly of the SEC’s crypto enforcement program, does a tremendous disservice to the investing public and undermines the court’s role in interpreting our securities laws. This is not a settlement I can support.” $XRP
Why are Bitcoin and other crypto prices going up today? 🧐 Bitcoin and most altcoins rallied on Thursday as market participants cheered the first trade deal announced following Donald Trump’s Liberation Day speech.$BTC
Bitcoin Bitcoin Bitcoin rose to $99,415 as bulls attempted to push it above the key psychological level of $100,000, potentially paving the way for a retest of its all-time high of $109,300. Some of the top-performing altcoins were Pudgy Penguins Pudgy Penguins Pudgy Penguins, Virtuals Protocol Virtuals Protocol virtual Virtuals Protocol, Brett Brett Brett, and Pepe (PEPE). This rally pushed the market cap of all coins to over $3.10 trillion. #StripeStablecoinAccounts
Watch These Bitcoin Price Levels as Cryptocurrency Reclaims $100,000 Level Bitcoin surged above the closely watched $100,000 level on Thursday for the first time since early February. Thursday's strong breakout above a consolidation period sets the stage for a potential retest of the cryptocurrency’s record high of $109,000 set in late January. Investors should watch crucial overhead areas on bitcoin's chart around $107,000 and $120,000, while also monitoring key support levels near $100,000 and $92,000. #BTCBackto100K
Bitcoin (BTCUSD) will remain in the spotlight Friday after surging above the closely watched $100,000 level on Thursday for the first time since early February. The legacy cryptocurrency rallied along with stocks after President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. had reached a trade agreement with the U.K. The president also said that further deals could be on the way and expressed optimism about trade talks with China that are slated to take place this weekend. Bitcoin’s price had fallen sharply between February and April, weighed down by uncertainty about tariffs and their potential impact on the economy, as well as disappointment with the pace of reforms by the Trump administration to support the crypto industry. With the latest surge, bitcoin is nearly 40% above last month’s low and up 10% from the start of the year. #BTCBreaks99K
Record High in Sight After reclaiming the 200-day moving average (MA) last month, bitcoin traded within a narrow consolidation period before today’s strong breakout above the all-important $100,000 mark. The move sets the stage for a potential retest of the cryptocurrency’s record high established at $109,000 in late January. $USDC
Bitcoin market updates: Bitcoin price rose as high as $97,500 on Monday, amid bullish reactions US Federal Reserve rate pause and China’ signalling intent to hold tariff talks with the US. Bitcoin ETFs flows, May 7, 2025 | Source: Farside Farside data shows that after $85 million outflows on Tuesday, US Bitcoin ETF reacted positively to the rate decision, pulling over $105 million inflows before the close of trading on Wednesday. $BTC
Altcoin markets: Crypto traders scamper towards staking markets on Solana, SUI and Alpaca Finance As speculations around interest yield on USD-denominated assets intensify, altcoin markets saw a sharp rotation into staking-focused tokens, led by Solana, SUI, and Alpaca Finance
As seen in the chart below, SUI has attracted over $1.7 billion in 24-hour trading volume outpacing higher-ranked assets including DOGE, BNB and Cardano.#BTCPrediction #TradeStories
Cryptocurrencies sector valuation posts mild 24-hours gains of 1% on Wednesday, prodding above $3.1 trillion for the first time this week. BTC price crossed the $97,000 resistance, lifted by events surrounding the FOMC meetings. As speculations around interest yield on USD-denominated assets intensify, staking yield protocols like SUI, Solana and Alpaca gained traction. SUI has attracted over $1.7 billion in 24-hour trading volume outpacing higher-ranked assets including DOGE, BNB and Cardano. #MEMEAct