The cryptocurrency industry is entering a decisive phase of consolidation, where inflated valuations are meeting market reality. According to former New York Stock Exchange president Tom Farley, a wave of acquisitions is set to reshape the sector, mirroring the historical consolidation of traditional finance. This shift is driven by cooling asset prices, more disciplined venture capital, and a fundamental re-evaluation of what constitutes a sustainable business in the digital asset space.
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1 in Finance and 1 in Crypto last weekArk Invest Sells Coinbase Amid Bitcoin Slide, Buys Bullish & Brera
Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest executed a significant portfolio pivot on Thursday, selling over $19 million in Coinbase shares as Bitcoin tumbled toward $60,000 while simultaneously increasing positions in crypto exchange Bullish and Solana-focused Brera Holdings. The moves highlight strategic adjustments during a volatile week that saw major digital assets plunge, underscoring the firm’s active management approach even within its core thematic convictions.
about Ark Invest Sells Coinbase Amid Bitcoin Slide, Buys Bullish & BreraLedger Eyes $4B IPO as Crypto Custody Demand Grows
Ledger, the crypto hardware wallet manufacturer, is reportedly preparing for a U.S. initial public offering that could value the company at over $4 billion, with investment banks Goldman Sachs, Jefferies, and Barclays leading the potential New York Stock Exchange listing. This move underscores the escalating institutional demand for secure crypto custody solutions and adds to a renewed wave of public listings for digital asset companies, following BitGo’s recent debut as 2026’s first crypto IPO. However, the path forward is nuanced, shaped by a mixed performance in crypto stocks, a shifting regulatory landscape, and the volatile trajectory of the broader crypto market.
about Ledger Eyes $4B IPO as Crypto Custody Demand GrowsBitGo IPO Debuts Strong on NYSE Amid US Crypto Regulation Debate
Digital asset infrastructure firm BitGo made a powerful entry onto the New York Stock Exchange this week, pricing its initial public offering above expectations and achieving a valuation approaching $2 billion. The strong debut arrives at a critical juncture, coinciding with renewed political wrangling in Washington over comprehensive crypto market structure rules. BitGo’s public listing, following recent regulatory approvals in the European Union and Dubai, underscores a strategic push for credibility and capital access as institutional engagement in digital assets grows globally.
about BitGo IPO Debuts Strong on NYSE Amid US Crypto Regulation DebateBitcoin Surges 9% as Bullish Derivatives Signal Emerges
Bitcoin began the week with a powerful 9% rally, pushing its price toward $97,000 and reigniting discussions of a return to six-figure valuations. This upward move coincided with a critical on-chain development: the BTC Net Taker Volume, a key derivatives metric, flipped from deeply negative to positive territory for the first time in recent weeks. According to analysis by crypto expert Darkfost, this signals that aggressive buyers are re-entering the futures market, potentially marking the end of a bearish phase. However, the sustainability of this rally hinges on whether this derivatives-driven momentum can persist in the absence of stronger spot market buying.
about Bitcoin Surges 9% as Bullish Derivatives Signal EmergesXRP Nears Critical $2.40 Breakout Zone as Technicals Signal Expansion
XRP is compressing within a critical technical decision zone between $2.30 and $2.40, with analysts from Egrag Crypto and CrediBULL Crypto suggesting the cryptocurrency is coiling for its next decisive directional move. The tightening price action, combined with key moving average dynamics and a completed triple-tap pattern, presents a clear inflection point. A confirmed breakout above $2.40 could propel XRP toward $3.13, while holding above $2.00 maintains the broader bullish structure, setting the stage for a potential expansion phase.
about XRP Nears Critical $2.40 Breakout Zone as Technicals Signal ExpansionBitpanda Plans €5B Frankfurt IPO in 2026 Crypto Listing Boom
European cryptocurrency exchange Bitpanda is reportedly preparing for a landmark initial public offering in the first half of 2026, targeting a valuation between €4 billion and €5 billion. The Vienna-based firm has selected the Frankfurt Stock Exchange over major rivals London and New York, continuing a surge of crypto-related public listings that began in 2025 and signals sustained institutional confidence in the sector’s maturation.
about Bitpanda Plans €5B Frankfurt IPO in 2026 Crypto Listing BoomXRP Open Interest Crashes to 2024 Lows, Analysts See Bullish Setup
XRP’s open interest on Binance has plummeted to its lowest level since 2024, signaling a major shift in trader behavior. CryptoQuant analysts suggest this drop in leverage could set the stage for a healthier market structure. Several crypto experts now believe XRP may be preparing for another significant price rally.
about XRP Open Interest Crashes to 2024 Lows, Analysts See Bullish SetupXRP ETFs See 19-Day Inflow Streak as Social Sentiment Turns Bullish
Spot XRP exchange-traded funds have extended a remarkable streak of net inflows to 19 consecutive days, with over $20.1 million recorded on Friday alone. This sustained capital inflow coincides with a notable shift in trader sentiment on social media, which has turned decisively bullish as XRP hovers around the critical $2 price level, according to data from market intelligence platform Santiment.
about XRP ETFs See 19-Day Inflow Streak as Social Sentiment Turns BullishBitcoin Supply Concentrates: 30% Held by Institutions, ETFs, Governments
New data from Glassnode reveals a fundamental shift in Bitcoin’s ownership structure, with nearly one-third of its circulating supply now concentrated in the hands of large institutions, governments, and exchange-traded funds. This growing consolidation, totaling approximately 5.94 million BTC, is reshaping market dynamics and diminishing the influence of retail investors. Despite recent price volatility that saw Bitcoin slip below $90,000, major institutional players continue to demonstrate strong conviction through strategic acquisitions and sustained market positions.
about Bitcoin Supply Concentrates: 30% Held by Institutions, ETFs, GovernmentsCoinbase Stock Drops 40%, Bernstein Sees $510 Bull Run Ahead
Coinbase (COIN) shares have plunged nearly 40% from their July peak of $444 to around $271, mirroring heightened volatility in the broader cryptocurrency market. Despite this sharp decline, analysts at Bernstein maintain a resolutely bullish outlook, reaffirming a ‘Buy’ rating with a $510 price target. Their confidence stems from Coinbase’s strategic pivot from a pure trading platform toward what they term an emerging ‘everything exchange,’ a transformation they believe will fuel a new bullish phase.
about Coinbase Stock Drops 40%, Bernstein Sees $510 Bull Run AheadBitcoin Treasuries Now Hold 1M+ BTC, Control 5% of Supply
Public companies are accelerating their Bitcoin accumulation, with the top 100 corporate treasuries now holding over 1 million BTC, representing approximately 5% of the cryptocurrency’s total supply. Led by MicroStrategy and Metaplanet, these firms are raising fresh capital to purchase during market dips, signaling sustained institutional confidence even as some face pressure from recent price volatility.
about Bitcoin Treasuries Now Hold 1M+ BTC, Control 5% of Supply