Bitcoin
Why Bitcoin is up 2.9% today
Analysis
Bitcoin rose 2.9% over the past 24 hours as demand appeared to broaden, with institutions, large holders (“whales”), and options traders adding exposure, supporting the rally’s momentum (CoinDesk). The move was reinforced by continued spot Bitcoin ETF buying, with ETFs logging a five-day inflow streak—the longest since May—adding steady incremental demand (Cointelegraph).
Contributing Factors (3)
Bitcoin rally has broad-based support as institutions, whales, options traders pile in
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Bitcoin ETFs post five-day inflow streak, longest since May
US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $227 million in inflows as BTC climbed above $65,000, extending their longest winning streak since early May.
Jack Mallers steps down as XXI Capital CEO as Tether's plans to merge three bitcoin firms falls
The proposed three-way merger between Twenty One Capital, Mallers' Strike, and Elektron Energy has been abandoned.
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