U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds are facing one of their most severe tests since launch, hemorrhaging $1.62 billion over four consecutive trading days. The exodus, driven by hedge funds rapidly exiting a now-unprofitable arbitrage strategy, coincides with a sharp downturn in Bitcoin’s price and a broader risk-off shift across financial markets, raising questions about the near-term trajectory of the flagship cryptocurrency.
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0 in Finance and 0 in Crypto last weekShadow Banking Assets Hit $250 Trillion, FSB Warns of Systemic Risks
Global shadow banking assets have surged past $250 trillion for the first time, according to new data from the Financial Stability Board. The watchdog warns that the rapid growth in less-regulated financial sectors poses mounting systemic risks to the global economy.
about Shadow Banking Assets Hit $250 Trillion, FSB Warns of Systemic RisksUS Bank Lending to Non-Banks Jumps 26% in 2025
US banks have sharply increased lending to non-bank financial institutions this year, with loan volume surging 26% through November. According to Fitch Ratings, this $363 billion surge to private credit firms, private equity shops, and hedge funds not only highlights a major strategic shift but also significantly outpaces the $291 billion in new lending across all other traditional loan categories combined. The trend underscores a deepening interdependence between regulated banking and the alternative finance sector, reshaping credit markets and risk exposures.
about US Bank Lending to Non-Banks Jumps 26% in 2025Hayes: Bitcoin Drop Tied to Dollar Liquidity, Basis Trades
Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes attributes Bitcoin’s recent plunge below $90,000 to shrinking U.S. dollar liquidity rather than fading institutional interest. He reveals that hedge funds using Bitcoin ETFs like BlackRock’s IBIT for sophisticated basis trades have artificially supported prices, creating a fragile market structure. Hayes predicts further declines before a potential surge to $200,000-$250,000 if stock market corrections force accelerated government money printing.
about Hayes: Bitcoin Drop Tied to Dollar Liquidity, Basis TradesInstitutions Drive Bitcoin & Ethereum Dominance
Institutional capital is reshaping the cryptocurrency landscape, with major financial players concentrating their exposure around Bitcoin and Ethereum. This trend establishes both assets as the dominant safe-haven plays within digital markets. The expanding Bitcoin-Ethereum flow reflects a fundamental shift in how institutions approach crypto allocation, creating a clear hierarchy where these two cryptocurrencies serve as relative safe havens within the volatile crypto market.
about Institutions Drive Bitcoin & Ethereum DominanceInstitutional Crypto Adoption Enters Mature Phase
As institutional interest in cryptocurrencies surges, the market is transitioning from speculative frenzy to strategic integration. Bybit’s Business-to-business Unit head Yoyee Wang discusses how traditional financial players are returning to crypto with renewed focus on trust and transparency. This evolution marks a significant maturation phase for digital assets, with institutions including hedge funds, asset managers, and banks re-evaluating their approach following the market failures of FTX, Celsius, and Luna.
about Institutional Crypto Adoption Enters Mature Phase55% of Hedge Funds Now Hold Crypto, AIMA Survey Finds
More than half of traditional hedge funds now hold cryptocurrency assets according to new research from the Alternative Investment Management Association. The survey reveals a significant institutional shift toward digital assets despite market volatility, with most funds planning to increase their exposure further.
about 55% of Hedge Funds Now Hold Crypto, AIMA Survey FindsHow Top Traders Measure True Success Beyond P/L
While many focus on managing trading losses, true success in trading involves much more than just minimizing drawdowns. According to insights from hedge fund consultations, the most valuable traders demonstrate consistent performance across multiple dimensions. This article reveals the key criteria professional firms use to identify truly successful traders, moving beyond basic profit/loss metrics to explore comprehensive evaluation frameworks that separate exceptional performers from merely profitable ones.
about How Top Traders Measure True Success Beyond P/LBillionaires Bet Big on AI: Nvidia, Microsoft, Alphabet
Wall Street’s wealthiest investors are making concentrated bets on artificial intelligence infrastructure companies, with three tech giants—Nvidia, Microsoft, and Alphabet—seeing massive inflows from billionaire-run hedge funds in the second quarter of 2025. These strategic moves signal strong confidence in the continued growth of AI technology and its market potential, despite premium valuations across the sector. The coordinated buying activity from some of finance’s most successful investors highlights a consensus view that AI infrastructure represents one of the most lucrative investment opportunities of the decade.
about Billionaires Bet Big on AI: Nvidia, Microsoft, AlphabetEarnings Shift Focus from Big Tech as AI Rally Questioned
Investors are broadening their focus beyond Big Tech as earnings season delivers mixed signals. Delta and Pepsi post upbeat results while Ferrari slumps after scaling back its electric vehicle ambitions. Meanwhile, concerns grow about whether the AI rally is becoming overheated, with hedge fund veteran Bruce Richards weighing in on market frothiness as Carlyle Group provides concerning labor data amid a government shutdown that has frozen official economic statistics.
about Earnings Shift Focus from Big Tech as AI Rally QuestionedShort Dollar Bets Surge, Risking Market Volatility
Financial markets are bracing for turbulence as hedge funds, bond traders, and global macro strategists dramatically increase their bets against the U.S. dollar. This crowded short positioning, driven by expectations that the Federal Reserve is nearing the end of its tightening cycle, threatens to trigger significant volatility not just in currency markets but across equities, bonds, commodities, and cryptocurrencies. With the dollar already down 10% this year, analysts warn that any unexpected economic data or policy shifts could force a disorderly unwind of these positions, creating ripple effects throughout global financial markets.
about Short Dollar Bets Surge, Risking Market VolatilitySolana Liquidations Hit $112M as MAGAX Presale Offers Safe Haven
The cryptocurrency market has delivered a stark reminder of its inherent volatility, with Solana (SOL) plunging 12% in just 48 hours, triggering over $112 million in liquidated long positions. This sharp reversal has exposed the severe risks leveraged traders face, particularly retail investors who often bear the brunt of such downturns. In stark contrast, the ongoing Stage 2 presale for MAGAX presents a fundamentally different model, offering fixed pricing and a leverage-free environment designed to protect early participants from such violent market swings.
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