<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> <rss version="2.0"> <channel> <title>Bitcoin Today - Bitcoin News Curated and Powered by AI</title> <link>https://www.bitcointoday.app</link> <description>Get daily updates on Bitcoin's price, market trends, analysis, and breaking news curated and powered by AI - all digestible in minutes. Make BitcoinToday.app your one-stop shop for staying informed in the fast-paced world of Bitcoin.</description> <lastBuildDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 02:38:53 GMT</lastBuildDate> <docs>https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html</docs> <generator>https://github.com/jpmonette/feed</generator> <language>en</language> <image> <title>Bitcoin Today - Bitcoin News Curated and Powered by AI</title> <url>https://www.bitcointoday.app/images/logo-512.png</url> <link>https://www.bitcointoday.app</link> </image> <copyright>All rights reserved 2024, BitcoinToday.app</copyright> <category>Bitcoin News</category> <item> <title><![CDATA[Bitcoin Surges Past $93K Amid Steady US Inflation: Will It Smash $100K or Face a Sell-Off?]]></title> <link>https://www.bitcointoday.app/article/bitcoin-surges-past-93k-amid-steady-us-inflation-will-it-smash-100k-or-face-a-sell-off</link> <guid>bitcoin-surges-past-93k-amid-steady-us-inflation-will-it-smash-100k-or-face-a-sell-off</guid> <pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 21:01:08 GMT</pubDate> <description><![CDATA[Bitcoin has reclaimed the $93,000 mark for the first time in nearly a week, rising over 2% in the past 24 hours. This surge comes as trading volume jumped 20% to $88.9 billion, signaling a potential shift in market dynamics. **U.S. inflation data shows consumer prices rose 0.3% in December**, with an annual rate of 2.7%, holding steady from the previous month. This stability may be influencing Bitcoin's price action, as investors assess economic indicators. At the time of writing, Bitcoin was trading at $93,406, according to CoinGecko. **Prediction markets now show an 80% probability that Bitcoin will reach $100,000**, rather than fall back to $69,000, reflecting growing optimism among users on platforms like Myriad. However, analysts caution that the increased volume doesn't necessarily mean a bullish surge is imminent. Glassnode reported that **spot CVD (cumulative volume delta) has deteriorated, indicating rising sell-side dominance** and a more defensive trader posture. This metric tracks whether buyers or sellers are more aggressive, with falling CVD pointing to seller control. Trader sentiment remains cautious, with the Crypto Fear & Greed Index improving slightly from Extreme Fear but still at a Fear rating. **Analysts highlight that the U.S. Supreme Court's upcoming decision on Trump's tariff policies could influence market volatility**, as past announcements have triggered waves in equities and crypto. QCP Capital analysts note that this ruling "could further influence cross-asset positioning and risk sentiment," adding another layer of uncertainty to Bitcoin's near-term outlook. In related news, a draft U.S. Senate bill could grant cryptocurrencies like XRP, Solana, and Dogecoin the same legal status as Bitcoin and Ethereum, potentially offering regulatory relief and impacting the broader crypto market.]]></description> <author>contact@bitcointoday.app (BitcoinToday.app)</author> <category>bitcoin</category> <category>inflation</category> <category>trading</category> <category>marketanalysis</category> <category>regulation</category> <enclosure url="https://cdn.decrypt.co/resize/1024/height/512/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Bitcoin-decrypt-style-21-gID_7.png" length="0" type="image/png"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Fed Chair Powell Under DOJ Investigation: Could This Be Bitcoin's Historic Moment as a Hedge Against Political Interference?]]></title> <link>https://www.bitcointoday.app/article/fed-chair-powell-under-doj-investigation-could-this-be-bitcoins-historic-moment-as-a-hedge-against-political-interference</link> <guid>fed-chair-powell-under-doj-investigation-could-this-be-bitcoins-historic-moment-as-a-hedge-against-political-interference</guid> <pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 08:01:22 GMT</pubDate> <description><![CDATA[## Unprecedented Legal Move Against Fed Chair The Department of Justice has opened a **criminal investigation** into U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, an unprecedented legal move that has ignited concerns over the central bank's independence. Powell confirmed the investigation in a Sunday statement, noting it centers on allegations he misled Congress about a headquarters renovation project, which he dismissed as a "pretext." ## Powell Frames Inquiry as Attack on Fed Autonomy Instead, Powell framed the inquiry as a direct attack on the Fed's autonomy. "This is about whether the Fed will be able to continue to set interest rates based on evidence and economic conditions—or whether instead monetary policy will be directed by political pressure or intimidation," Powell stated. The probe is being overseen by U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro, a Trump appointee, a detail that quickly drew political backlash from within the President's own party. ## Political Backlash and Leadership Concerns Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), a member of the Senate Banking Committee, condemned the action as a clear attempt to undermine Fed independence and vowed to block all Fed nominations, including the upcoming Chair vacancy, until the matter is resolved. "This escalation in Trump's war against the Fed smells like Powell not stepping down from the board after his role as Chair ends... they want to make his life hell to try to force it," according to a tweet from Quinn Thompson, CIO of Lekker Capital, suggesting the fight could create a **leadership vacuum** at the central bank. ## Market Reactions: Bitcoin's Muted Response In early market reactions, haven assets gold and silver jumped nearly 2% and 5%, respectively. Bitcoin noted a relatively muted response, rising 1.7% to $92,000, according to CoinGecko data. Jimmy Xue, co-founder and COO of quantitative yield protocol Axis, told Decrypt: "The legal proceedings have added a new layer of uncertainty to the macro front. The challenge to central bank autonomy reinforces **Bitcoin's narrative as a 'neutral' asset** that operates independently of legal or political disputes." Xue noted that this "perceived neutrality is attracting institutional capital that views Bitcoin as a hedge against the risk that monetary policy could be influenced by executive-level litigation." ## What This Means for Crypto: A Dangerous Precedent If the Justice Department's case succeeds, it would set an "extremely dangerous precedent," Tim Sun, senior researcher at HashKey Group, told Decrypt. "The President could use executive authority and the judicial system to punish a central bank chair for failing to comply with his preferred monetary stance." A scenario that directly challenges the foundation of the dollar system by questioning the Fed's independence would destabilize and erode confidence in the entire dollar and U.S. Treasury system, Sun explained. As such, it would embed political intervention into pricing models permanently, benefiting **decentralized, non-sovereign assets** that cannot be manipulated. In the short term, Sun expects heightened volatility rather than a direct rally. "It would unanchor rate expectations, distorting the yield curve, and initially drive higher volatility across all risk assets—including Bitcoin," he said. The pivotal shift would come later. "After the market completes this round of repricing, Bitcoin could gradually evolve, at the narrative level, into an **institutional hedge**," Sun said, as investors price in a permanent risk premium for political interference. "If the Federal Reserve became subordinate to the president, leading to a sharp depreciation of the dollar or a loss of control over rate expectations, then Bitcoin may indeed be approaching its historic moment," he concluded. Sun tempered immediate expectations, however, noting that Bitcoin remains tethered to the dollar for now.]]></description> <author>contact@bitcointoday.app (BitcoinToday.app)</author> <category>bitcoin</category> <category>federalreserve</category> <category>doj</category> <category>monetarypolicy</category> <category>hedge</category> <enclosure url="https://cdn.decrypt.co/resize/1024/height/512/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/J-Powell-1-gID_7.png" length="0" type="image/png"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[How a Harvard Genius Built Hyperliquid: The $5.9B Crypto Juggernaut That's Beating Binance]]></title> <link>https://www.bitcointoday.app/article/how-a-harvard-genius-built-hyperliquid-the-59b-crypto-juggernaut-thats-beating-binance</link> <guid>how-a-harvard-genius-built-hyperliquid-the-59b-crypto-juggernaut-thats-beating-binance</guid> <pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 15:01:08 GMT</pubDate> <description><![CDATA[## The 5 AM Wake-Up Call That Proved Hyperliquid's Dominance Jeff Yan was jolted awake at 5:00 a.m. by an alarm designed to blare when something abnormal occurs on **Hyperliquid**, the decentralized crypto exchange he cofounded. On that October morning, things were indeed very abnormal. That day, crypto traders saw **more than $19 billion in leveraged positions evaporate** after President Donald Trump threatened China with another round of tariffs. "I'm just looking at it and praying that it's good," Yan said, referring to his exchange's systems. Within one hour, using his "every brain cell" to analyze the data, he was confident the platform had worked as intended—surviving a stress test where thousands of traders lost money and others who were shorting the market cashed in. In coming weeks, the crypto industry would refer to the wipe-out of Oct. 10 as a **flash crash**, one that was the largest liquidation event ever tracked by CoinGlass. It was also one of the clearest signs yet that Hyperliquid had grown to become a **crypto juggernaut**. ## Hyperliquid's Stunning Market Performance According to CoinGlass, the platform liquidated **more than $10 billion worth of positions** that day, far outstripping the $4.6 billion and $2.4 billion liquidations on Bybit and Binance respectively. (The $10 billion figure refers to the total amount of leveraged positions liquidated; actual trader losses were lower). Big exchanges like Binance and Coinbase have thousands of employees. By contrast, **Hyperliquid Labs had just 11**. Yet in just over two years, Hyperliquid is competing with the industry's biggest names, posting about **$140 billion in derivatives volume** in the past month according to DefiLlama. This has translated into more than **$616 million in annualized revenue**, while the cryptocurrency linked to its blockchain (HYPE) has grown to a **market capitalization of almost $5.9 billion**. But Yan wants Hyperliquid to become even bigger. "It's something that no one else is really trying to build exactly at this point in time," he said, "which is something that can really upgrade the financial system." ## The Anti-SBF: Jeff Yan's Unlikely Rise The crypto world has long been defined by flamboyant figures. Yan doesn't fit that mold. Sporting black-rimmed glasses and crisp shorts, he said he's uneasy in the limelight. "This sort of celebrity is foreign to me," he said, referring to being mobbed at a recent crypto conference in South Korea. Despite his professed modesty, Yan has been integral to the protocol's rise. Born in the Bay Area, he's your prototypical whiz kid. In high school, he **won gold and silver medals at the International Physics Olympiad**, then attended Harvard University where he studied mathematics and computer science. Around the time Yan graduated from Harvard, **Sam Bankman-Fried was making a name for himself** with FTX. Even as Bankman-Fried captivated the crypto industry, Yan and his team stayed away, preferring to trade on platforms like Coinbase. "Alameda and FTX, their relationship was not clear to me," he said. "And it felt like it wasn't worth the risk." ## Building After FTX's Collapse FTX was a black box. Only after bankruptcy did customers see how much capital Bankman-Fried had gambled away. Yan wanted to create a **more transparent trading platform** for crypto perpetuals. He and his team had thought about building their own decentralized exchange prior to FTX's collapse, but the "FTX thing solidified my conviction that it was the right time to build this thing," he said. Unlike Bankman-Fried, Yan cut an image that was more polished, professional, and sincere, according to a longtime crypto executive who's met both founders. "Jeff has cut his hair. SBF did not," they said. "SBF's shorts were too long and didn't fit. Jeff's look crisp and together." And, as opposed to Bankman-Fried and countless other crypto founders, Yan and his team decided to **eschew raising money from venture capitalists**. They were already making a sizable amount from their crypto trading operation, and Yan decided to front the cost himself. "If we're going to build something that's really going to be a credibly neutral platform on which everyone else can build, then a really important principle is to sort of not have insiders," he said. ## The Speed Advantage In 2023, Yan and his team launched Hyperliquid and the blockchain on which the decentralized exchange is built. For months, volume grew steadily, but interest exploded in early 2025. Hyperliquid is **optimized for speed**. For many traders, seconds mean the difference between profit or loss. "I'm the one user who keeps bugging the team to add more features, and they keep rejecting every feature that I ask for because they want to keep it extremely fast and extremely nimble," said Thanos Alpha, a pseudonymous Hyperliquid power user. This speed, combined with engineering solutions that allowed Hyperliquid to accommodate larger trades than competitors, set it up for success. ## Mainstream Adoption and Regulatory Challenges Now, the ecosystem is attracting interest beyond anonymous crypto traders. **Large venture capital firms like Paradigm and Andreessen Horowitz** have taken positions in Hyperliquid's HYPE cryptocurrency. Even Wall Street and large companies are taking notice. **PayPal posted about Hyperliquid on social media** as a crop of companies vied to launch a Hyperliquid-branded stablecoin on the blockchain. Yan views Hyperliquid as the **Amazon Web Services of financial infrastructure**. Developers are independently deploying different assets to trade on the blockchain, including listings tied to the prices of stocks of major corporations like NVIDIA and Google. Still, there's no guarantee that Hyperliquid will continue to expand, especially as competitors look to challenge its newfound dominance. That includes Vladimir Novakovski, who has since launched Lighter, his own competing crypto derivatives platform backed by Founders Fund, Ribbit Capital, and David Sacks' Craft Ventures. And then there's Aster, a Hyperliquid copycat closely aligned with Binance. Moreover, Hyperliquid—like many crypto projects in DeFi—operates in **ambiguous legal territory**. Its users are all anonymous, and no one has to submit documentation to verify their identity. In fact, users linked to North Korea, which has an infamous crypto hacking operation, have traded on Hyperliquid, alleges Taylor Monahan, lead security researcher at MetaMask. A spokesperson for Hyperliquid Labs said that the website screens traders for risky behavior and enforces sanctions compliance, adding that "any confirmed high risk activity on the application is immediately flagged and the addresses blocked." And, if Hyperliquid continues to grow, the ecosystem may attract more regulatory scrutiny. "It's a big question about how long they will be allowed to operate in this non-KYC way," said a crypto market maker, referring to know-your-customer laws. "We are proactively engaging with regulators and policy stakeholders to support greater clarity for decentralized finance," a Hyperliquid spokesperson said in response. As Hyperliquid wrestles with the evolving competitive landscape, regulatory environment, and making good on Yan's ambitions to reinvent finance, the DeFi founder will likely continue to build out his team. That's why he announced in late October he was hiring to expand the staff at Hyperliquid Labs by almost 30%—from 11 to 14 employees.]]></description> <author>contact@bitcointoday.app (BitcoinToday.app)</author> <category>hyperliquid</category> <category>defi</category> <category>cryptoexchange</category> <category>jeffyan</category> <category>derivatives</category> <enclosure url="https://fortune.com/img-assets/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Fortune-Yan-Hyperliquid.jpg?resize=1200,600" length="0" type="image/jpg"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[BitGo's $201M IPO: The Crypto Custodian's Bold Move to Go Public]]></title> <link>https://www.bitcointoday.app/article/bitgos-201m-ipo-the-crypto-custodians-bold-move-to-go-public</link> <guid>bitgos-201m-ipo-the-crypto-custodians-bold-move-to-go-public</guid> <pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 21:01:08 GMT</pubDate> <description>< ### **The Broader Implications** BitGo's IPO could serve as a **bellwether for other crypto infrastructure companies** considering public offerings. Success in the public markets might encourage more crypto-native companies to pursue traditional financing routes, potentially bridging the gap between crypto and conventional finance. As the crypto industry continues to mature, events like BitGo's IPO represent important steps toward **greater institutionalization and mainstream acceptance** of digital assets.]]></description> <author>contact@bitcointoday.app (BitcoinToday.app)</author> <category>bitgo</category> <category>ipo</category> <category>cryptocustody</category> <category>institutional</category> <category>adoption</category> <enclosure url="https://blog.tipranks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/shutterstock_2180050303-750x406.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Wall Street's Bitcoin Bet: Big Banks Are Buying While Retail Panic Sells]]></title> <link>https://www.bitcointoday.app/article/wall-streets-bitcoin-bet-big-banks-are-buying-while-retail-panic-sells</link> <guid>wall-streets-bitcoin-bet-big-banks-are-buying-while-retail-panic-sells</guid> <pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2026 21:01:08 GMT</pubDate> <description><![CDATA[## Major U.S. Banks Accumulate Bitcoin Amid Market Volatility **Major U.S. banks appear to be buying Bitcoin** during recent price swings, even as many retail investors sell out of fear. The trend highlights a clear gap between how large firms and individual traders respond to market stress. Binance founder Changpeng Zhao pointed this out in a post on X on January 10, writing, "While you were panic selling, U.S. banks were loading up on Bitcoin," Zhao wrote, referring to new disclosures from **Wells Fargo & Company (WFC)**. The bank reported **$383 million in Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund holdings**, more than double its position from the prior quarter. At the same time, Bitcoin prices fell sharply from their October high above $126,000 to recent levels near $90,000. As prices dropped, retail sentiment weakened fast. The **Crypto Fear and Greed Index fell to a reading of 10 in November**, which signaled extreme fear across the market. ## Institutions Take a Long View Meanwhile, large investors treated the pullback as an opportunity to add exposure. **Wells Fargo gained its Bitcoin position mainly through the iShares Bitcoin Trust from BlackRock (BLK)**. This structure lets banks gain price exposure without holding Bitcoin directly. Other large holders followed a similar path. **Strategy (MSTR), formerly known as MicroStrategy Incorporated, purchased 1,229 Bitcoin for $108.8 million** in late December at an average price of approximately $88,568. In addition, **Harvard University increased its Bitcoin exposure** during last summer's market decline, bringing its total holdings to about $443 million. The difference comes down to time horizon and structure. **Large investors often plan years ahead and avoid heavy leverage**. In contrast, many retail traders rely on borrowed funds. During the late November selloff, nearly 396,000 retail accounts were liquidated, with losses near $2 billion. ## ETF Demand Remains Firm Despite short-term fear, demand from large firms remains steady. **Bitcoin exchange-traded funds saw about $1 billion in outflows during December**. However, over the full year, **BlackRock's spot Bitcoin fund still attracted more than $25 billion in net inflows**. Looking ahead, analysts expect this trend to continue. **Bitcoin ETF assets are forecast to reach between $180 billion and $220 billion by 2026**. As access expands through banks like Bank of America Corporation (BAC) and Vanguard Group Inc., large investors are likely to remain active even during periods of price stress. Overall, recent moves suggest that while retail investors focus on short-term swings, large institutions continue to build exposure with a longer view in mind.]]></description> <author>contact@bitcointoday.app (BitcoinToday.app)</author> <category>bitcoin</category> <category>banks</category> <category>etf</category> <category>institutions</category> <category>market</category> <enclosure url="https://blog.tipranks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/shutterstock_2563405603-768x512.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Florida's Bold Bitcoin Reserve Plan & AI Crypto Gem DeepSnitch AI Soars 120%: The Next Big Explosion?]]></title> <link>https://www.bitcointoday.app/article/floridas-bold-bitcoin-reserve-plan-ai-crypto-gem-deepsnitch-ai-soars-120-the-next-big-explosion</link> <guid>floridas-bold-bitcoin-reserve-plan-ai-crypto-gem-deepsnitch-ai-soars-120-the-next-big-explosion</guid> <pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2026 15:01:08 GMT</pubDate> <description>< <iframe title="Best New Crypto AI Coin To Buy for 2026?? DeepSnitch AI is My Pick 🚀" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/HVnjHC08u_Y?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe> ### 2. Sui Meets a Barrier Close to $2.00 The **Sui coin** was trading at $1.80 on January 9 after failing to reclaim the $2.00 level. Despite this resistance, Sui has shown strong performance with **20.5% weekly gains** and **10.7% monthly gains**. The RSI reading of 63 indicates bulls remain in control, with analyst Lucky forecasting a potential rise to **$6.00**. ### 3. Monero Stays Bullish Despite the Correction **Monero (XMR)**, the privacy-focused cryptocurrency, was priced at $460.30 on January 9. It has gained **10.0% weekly** and **15.7% monthly**, bouncing off an ascending trendline. If XMR maintains this momentum, it could **surpass $500** and potentially reach **$600**.  DeepSnitch AI offers dual utility—helping traders stay ahead of the market while potentially delivering **100X-300X returns**. The project is expected to launch before the end of the current quarter, with the presale representing an opportunity for early entry.  *This article is for educational purposes only and not intended as financial advice.*]]></description> <author>contact@bitcointoday.app (BitcoinToday.app)</author> <category>bitcoin</category> <category>ai</category> <category>florida</category> <category>presale</category> <category>regulation</category> <enclosure url="https://blockchainreporter.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/rocket5346-67d825e5ee051-1.webp" length="0" type="image/webp"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Betterment's Crypto Scam Alert: Users Targeted with $10,000 'Triple Your Crypto' Fraud]]></title> <link>https://www.bitcointoday.app/article/betterments-crypto-scam-alert-users-targeted-with-10-000-triple-your-crypto-fraud</link> <guid>betterments-crypto-scam-alert-users-targeted-with-10-000-triple-your-crypto-fraud</guid> <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 08:01:08 GMT</pubDate> <description><, where users shared screenshots and expressed concerns about the legitimacy of the offer. According to Betterment's official account on X, this was an **'unauthorized message'** sent via a **'third-party system'** used for marketing and customer communications. The company has since clarified that this is **not a real offer** and should be disregarded, apologizing for any confusion caused. ### The Scam Notification Details The notification, as captured in a screenshot from the Reddit thread, read: > **We’ll triple your crypto! (Limited Time)** > > Bryan: Betterment is giving back! > > We’re celebrating our best-performing year yet by tripling Bitcoin and Ethereum deposits for the next three hours. > > For example, if you send $10,000 in Bitcoin or Ethereum, we’ll send you right back $30,000 to your sending Bitcoin or Ethereum address. > > Send deposits to these addresses:  Some users also reported receiving **similar notifications via email**, highlighting the widespread nature of this scam attempt. Betterment's response on X emphasized the importance of vigilance: > Earlier this evening you may have received a message referencing a crypto-related Betterment promotion. This was an unauthorized message sent via a third-party system we use for marketing and other customer communications. > > Please note that this is not a real offer and should be disregarded. We apologize for any confusion. This incident underscores the **growing risks of crypto scams** targeting users through legitimate platforms. It serves as a critical reminder for investors to **always verify offers** and be cautious of unsolicited messages promising high returns.]]></description> <author>contact@bitcointoday.app (BitcoinToday.app)</author> <category>cryptoscam</category> <category>betterment</category> <category>bitcoin</category> <category>ethereum</category> <category>security</category> <enclosure url="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/chorus/uploads/chorus_asset/file/23318438/akrales_220309_4977_0305.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&crop=0%2C10.732984293194%2C100%2C78.534031413613&w=1200" length="0" type="image/jpg"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[XRP ETFs Shatter Records as Bitcoin and Ether Funds Bleed $750 Million: The Great Crypto Rotation Begins?]]></title> <link>https://www.bitcointoday.app/article/xrp-etfs-shatter-records-as-bitcoin-and-ether-funds-bleed-750-million-the-great-crypto-rotation-begins</link> <guid>xrp-etfs-shatter-records-as-bitcoin-and-ether-funds-bleed-750-million-the-great-crypto-rotation-begins</guid> <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 21:01:08 GMT</pubDate> <description><![CDATA[The first full trading week of 2026 has revealed a dramatic divergence in the cryptocurrency ETF landscape. While **U.S. spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs** faced significant outflows, newer funds tracking **XRP** and **Solana (SOL)** bucked the trend with strong inflows and record-breaking volumes. ## Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Face Heavy Outflows According to data from **SoSoValue**, U.S. spot Bitcoin and Ether exchange-traded funds combined to shed **$749.6 million** during the week ending January 9, 2026. This marked a challenging start to the year for these established products. **Spot Bitcoin ETFs** recorded four consecutive days of outflows from January 6 through January 9, totaling **$681 million** for the week. The outflows came despite a strong start on January 5, when the funds attracted **$697.3 million** - the lone positive day of the week. Thursday's outflows of **$486.1 million** on January 7 marked the largest single-day hemorrhage of the week. **BlackRock's industry-leading IBIT fund** bore the brunt of outflows, with **$252 million** exiting the fund on January 9. Bitwise's BITB also saw modest outflows of **$5.9 million**. Fidelity's FBTC was a notable outlier, pulling in **$7.9 million** on the same day. The 12 spot Bitcoin ETFs now hold **$116.9 billion** in total net assets, representing **6.48%** of Bitcoin's market capitalization, with **$56.4 billion** in cumulative net inflows since launching in January 2024. **Spot Ether ETFs** fared slightly better in percentage terms but still posted weekly net outflows of **$68.6 million**. The funds started the week strong with inflows of **$168.1 million** on January 5 and **$114.7 million** on January 6, but total outflows of **$351.4 million** over the final three trading days erased those gains. BlackRock's ETHA led Ether fund outflows with **$83.8 million** on January 9, followed by Grayscale's ETHE with **$10 million** leaving the fund. The nine spot Ether ETFs now hold **$18.7 billion** in total net assets, or **5.04%** of Ether's market capitalization. ## XRP ETFs Hit Volume Milestone In stark contrast to their Bitcoin and Ether counterparts, the **five spot XRP ETFs** continued attracting capital in their early months of trading. The funds recorded **$38.1 million** in net inflows for the week ending January 9 and notched their **highest weekly trading volume since launch at $219 million**. The volume figure nearly doubled the previous week's **$117.4 million** and exceeded the **$213.9 million** recorded during the week ending December 19, 2025, the second-highest volume week yet. This milestone suggests **growing institutional interest** in the XRP funds despite broader weakness in the crypto ETF market. **Canary Capital's XRPC** leads the pack with **$375.1 million** in net assets under management, followed by **Bitwise's XRP fund** at **$300.3 million** and **Franklin Templeton's XRPZ** at **$279.6 million**. Grayscale's GXRP holds **$271.2 million**, while 21Shares' TOXR rounds out the field with **$246.9 million**. The XRP funds have accumulated **$1.22 billion** in cumulative net inflows since launching in mid-November 2025, with total net assets of **$1.47 billion**, representing **1.16%** of XRP's market capitalization. ## SOL ETFs Also See Positive Inflows Meanwhile, **spot SOL ETFs** also logged net positive inflows on the week, taking in **$41.1 million** throughout 2026's first full trading week. **Bitwise's BSOL fund** continues to be the industry leader in terms of assets under management by a wide margin, with **$648.1 million** in cumulative net inflows compared to runner-up Fidelity's FSOL at just **$131.4 million**.]]></description> <author>contact@bitcointoday.app (BitcoinToday.app)</author> <category>xrp</category> <category>bitcoinetf</category> <category>ethereumetf</category> <category>marketflows</category> <category>cryptocurrency</category> <enclosure url="https://www.tbstat.com/wp/uploads/2025/03/20250303_XRP_News_4-1200x675.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Cathie Wood Predicts US Government Could Start Buying Bitcoin for National Reserve]]></title> <link>https://www.bitcointoday.app/article/cathie-wood-predicts-us-government-could-start-buying-bitcoin-for-national-reserve</link> <guid>cathie-wood-predicts-us-government-could-start-buying-bitcoin-for-national-reserve</guid> <pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 08:01:07 GMT</pubDate> <description><![CDATA[ARK Invest founder Cathie Wood has made a bold prediction that the US government might soon begin purchasing **Bitcoin** to add to the national strategic reserve. In a recent episode of the "Bitcoin Brainstorm" podcast, Wood argued that crypto remains a politically salient issue for President Trump as he faces midterm elections, which could impact his presidency. Wood noted that the federal government has so far only held **confiscated bitcoins** from forfeitures, but the original intent was to own **1 million bitcoins**. She believes this could change, stating, "I actually think they will start buying." This move would align with Trump's executive order to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve, similar to gold held at Fort Knox, though no purchases have been made yet. According to Wood, Trump's support for crypto is driven by several factors, including his family's growing stake in the industry and the influence of the **crypto community**, which she claims was "part of the reason he won the presidency." She emphasized, "He doesn’t want to be a lame duck. He wants to have another one or two productive years, and I think he sees crypto as a path to the future." ### Crypto Influence in Politics Crypto industry participants have become a notable political force, with high-profile executives endorsing Trump and donating to his reelection. Outside groups like **Stand With Crypto** and companies such as Coinbase, Tether, and Ripple are funding initiatives, including a new White House ballroom. The Trump administration has also hosted crypto-related events and pushed for legislation like the **GENIUS Act** to formalize stablecoin rules. A working group chaired by Special Advisor for AI and Crypto, David Sacks, published a report in July recommending policies such as granting the **Commodity Futures Trading Commission** authority to regulate spot markets in non-security digital assets. The report stated that the Bitcoin reserve and crypto stockpile would be administered by the Treasury Department and capitalized only by forfeited assets. In addition to the strategic reserve, Wood predicted the administration will pursue a **de minimis tax exemption**, eliminating capital gains taxes on small cryptocurrency transactions. Several US states, including Florida and Texas, are also working on similar crypto stockpile legislation. Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and not intended as financial advice.]]></description> <author>contact@bitcointoday.app (BitcoinToday.app)</author> <category>bitcoin</category> <category>crypto</category> <category>arkinvest</category> <category>government</category> <category>reserve</category> <enclosure url="https://www.tbstat.com/wp/uploads/2024/03/20240313_Trump_News_2-1200x675.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/> </item> </channel> </rss>