Solana-based exchange-traded funds are spearheading the second wave of cryptocurrency investment products, with multiple major asset managers launching SOL ETFs amid unprecedented institutional demand. Despite recent market volatility, these investment vehicles have recorded 15 consecutive days of positive net flows totaling over $390 million, signaling strong confidence in the altcoin’s future. The influx of regulated investment products could potentially fuel a significant rebound for SOL as institutional access expands its investor base and reshapes market perception.
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0 posts last weekHarvard Endowment Bets $443M on Bitcoin ETF Amid Market Volatility
Harvard University has made a monumental $442.9 million bet on BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), increasing its position by 257% to become the endowment’s largest holding. This massive allocation, revealed alongside a 99% boost in gold ETF exposure, arrives during historic market turbulence and record Bitcoin ETF outflows, signaling a strategic institutional shift toward alternative assets that analysts call “as good a validation as an ETF can get.”
about Harvard Endowment Bets $443M on Bitcoin ETF Amid Market VolatilityBitcoin vs Zcash Debate Intensifies Amid Price Rally
The cryptocurrency community witnessed heated exchanges between Bitcoin and Zcash supporters as ZEC’s price recovered to $700 after dropping to $598 on Saturday. Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley’s comment that Bitcoin maximalists would struggle to dismiss Zcash’s performance sparked intense backlash. Critics like Bit Paine labeled Zcash a ‘coordinated pump and dump of a VC coin,’ referencing its 1,500% rally since October. The debate centers around core philosophical differences regarding privacy features, centralization concerns, and the legitimacy of venture-backed cryptocurrencies versus Bitcoin’s decentralized nature.
about Bitcoin vs Zcash Debate Intensifies Amid Price RallyBitcoin at $96K: 99% of Recent Buyers Face Losses
As Bitcoin’s price slides below the psychological $100,000 threshold to $96,000, Glassnode data reveals a stark reality: 99% of investors who accumulated Bitcoin over the past 155 days are now holding at a loss. This prolonged downturn, marked by 12 consecutive days of decline, has tested the resolve of recent buyers while existing holders drive persistent sell-side pressure. Yet beneath the surface bearish sentiment, institutional adoption continues its quiet acceleration, with major financial players and sovereign wealth funds significantly increasing their Bitcoin ETF exposure, suggesting a complex divergence between short-term price action and long-term strategic positioning.
about Bitcoin at $96K: 99% of Recent Buyers Face LossesBitwise CEO: Bitcoin Bear Market Nearing End, New Cycle Ahead
Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley suggests Bitcoin’s six-month bear market may be concluding as new market dynamics emerge. With Bitcoin ETFs and institutional adoption reshaping the landscape, traditional four-year cycles may no longer apply. Industry leaders point to stronger fundamentals despite recent price declines toward $94,500 and correlated drops in crypto-linked stocks.
about Bitwise CEO: Bitcoin Bear Market Nearing End, New Cycle AheadSolana Risks 30% Drop as Price Breaks Key Support Level
Solana has plunged to a new local low after breaking below crucial support levels, sparking intense debate among analysts about whether this represents a healthy retest or the beginning of a deeper correction. The cryptocurrency’s 8.3% drop on Monday sent it below the $170-$180 support zone that had held for months, with some experts warning of potential 30% further declines if current levels aren’t reclaimed. Despite the bearish technical signals, others see long-term bullish potential driven by substantial new ETF inflows, creating a stark contrast between short-term price action and long-term institutional interest.
about Solana Risks 30% Drop as Price Breaks Key Support LevelTreasury Secretary Praises Bitcoin’s Resilience in Policy Shift
In a historic reversal, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has publicly praised Bitcoin’s operational resilience, marking a dramatic shift from the government’s previous regulatory stance. His comments frame Bitcoin as critical infrastructure that Washington could learn from rather than suppress. This endorsement comes amid market pessimism but signals Bitcoin’s growing institutional acceptance.
about Treasury Secretary Praises Bitcoin's Resilience in Policy ShiftGalaxy Digital Bitcoin Outflows Spark Market Debate
Galaxy Digital has transferred over 1,531 BTC from its wallets, triggering fresh debate about whether major players are selling or simply executing client orders. The movement comes as Bitcoin trades around $110,000, a critical level watched by traders. Market sentiment remains divided between those seeing selling pressure and others pointing to growing institutional interest.
about Galaxy Digital Bitcoin Outflows Spark Market DebateCrypto Market Matures Amid Bearish Sentiment, Experts Say
While crypto investors express disappointment as Bitcoin struggles to hold $110,000, industry experts argue this reflects market maturation rather than failure. Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley notes that despite negative online sentiment, institutional adoption is at an all-time high with reduced regulatory risks and new ETF launches. Analyst Nic Carter explains that answered regulatory questions and corporate adoption have derisked the industry, leading to reduced volatility that signals success rather than decline.
about Crypto Market Matures Amid Bearish Sentiment, Experts SayBitwise CEO Stung by Ethereum Backlash Over Solana ETF
Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley faced sharp criticism from Ethereum maximalists following the firm’s enthusiastic endorsement of Solana ahead of its NYSE-listed staking ETF. The backlash stung particularly hard given Ethereum’s inspirational role in Bitwise’s founding, with Horsley expressing that the negative feedback was ‘being taken to heart’ by the firm as institutional crypto adoption creates new tensions between blockchain communities.
about Bitwise CEO Stung by Ethereum Backlash Over Solana ETFCrypto’s $20B Leverage Washout: October 2025 Reckoning
October 10, 2025 delivered a brutal reality check to crypto markets as over $20 billion in leveraged positions evaporated in hours. The cascade liquidations exposed structural vulnerabilities in perpetual futures markets while revealing surprising resilience in spot markets. This wasn’t a retail flush but a leverage washout of crypto’s most experienced traders, resetting market positioning to levels not seen for months as $65 billion in open interest vanished overnight.
about Crypto's $20B Leverage Washout: October 2025 ReckoningMorgan Stanley Urges 2-4% Bitcoin Allocation in Portfolios
Morgan Stanley’s Global Investment Committee has issued groundbreaking guidance recommending clients allocate 2-4% of their portfolios to Bitcoin, marking a seismic shift in traditional finance’s approach to digital assets. The bank now views the cryptocurrency as ‘digital gold’ and estimates this guidance could channel $40-80 billion in new institutional inflows through its network of 16,000 financial advisors managing $2 trillion in client wealth.
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