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Adeniyi Abiodun: Bitcoin will become a key collateral instrument in DeFi by 2026, challenges of Bitcoin ETFs, and innovations in native Bitcoin lending

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Key takeaways Bitcoin is expected to become a significant collateral instrument in DeFi by 2026. The introduction of Bitcoin ETFs in 2024 did not generate yield due to custodial lock-in. Bitcoin serves as a strong store of value but is less effective for payment systems. Hashi protocol enables native Bitcoin lending without the need for wrappers or triggering tax events. Direct borrowing using Bitcoin can be achieved without creating derivative assets. A trust-minimized approach to decentralized lending avoids tax implications. The Sway network enhances security with multisig accounts requiring majority…

Bitcoin Stalls at $70K as SPY, QQQ ETFs Post Record Outflows

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After a strong start to the week, Bitcoin (BTC) is down nearly 5%, alongside the S&P 500, DOW, Nasdaq, and Gold. Crude oil, on the other hand, has risen 7.30% and is up 53% since the US and Israel–Iran war began on Feb. 28. The collective market weakness highlights a coordinated shift in capital flows as the war continues in the Middle East, with an uptick in outflows from the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 exchange-traded funds (ETFs) further highlighting traders’ decision to cut risk. Capital exodus takes place across all…

Bitcoin ETFs See $164M Outflows As BTC Dips Below $71K

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US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) ended their inflow streak amid a BTC price dip after recording $1.2 billion of inflows over seven consecutive days. Spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs saw $163.5 million in outflows on Wednesday, according to Farside data. The Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) led the outflows at about $104 million, followed by BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) with $34 million. Daily spot Bitcoin ETF flows since March 6, 2026. Source: Farside.co.uk Before Wednesday’s $163.5 million outflows, the ETFs were roughly $100 million shy of positive…

Bitcoin ETFs on Track to Turn Positive YTD as XRP Rebounds

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US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) extended their inflow streak to seven consecutive days, marking the longest run since October 2025. Spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs added $199.4 million on Monday, bringing their seven-day streak to around $1.2 billion, according to data from SoSoValue. The latest inflows suggest continued institutional interest, though total inflows remain far below the roughly $6 billion seen during the October 2025 run. Total trading volumes fell to $2.6 billion on Monday, while total assets under management in Bitcoin ETFs climbed to $96.7 billion. Net year-to-date flows…

Spot Bitcoin ETFs Log Their First Five-Day Inflow Streak of 2026

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US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) logged their first five-day inflow streak of 2026, bringing in roughly $767.32 million this week. The funds recorded $180.33 million in net inflows on Friday, extending the run of positive flows that began earlier in the week. The strongest day of the streak came on Tuesday, when spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs attracted $250.92 million, according to data from SoSoValue. The last time the funds saw a comparable streak was in late November 2025, when spot Bitcoin ETFs logged five consecutive days of net inflows…

BlackRock Won’t Consider Exotic Crypto ETFs

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BlackRock’s digital assets head, Robert Mitchnick, said the $14 trillion asset manager won’t get too creative with the types of crypto exchange-traded funds it offers, even as it launched a staking-focused Ether ETF on Thursday. Speaking on CNBC’s Crypto World segment on Friday, Mitchnick acknowledged that some of the crypto ETF structures that other asset managers are experimenting with may appeal to certain investors, but said BlackRock will continue to take a more measured approach: “Will we see some more exotic structures coming into the space? I think no question,”…

Bitcoin ETFs Gain $167M While Altcoin Funds See Outflows

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US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds posted net inflows on Monday, snapping a two-session stretch of outflows as Bitcoin rose toward $70,000 and investor demand returned to the largest cryptocurrency. Spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs recorded $167 million of inflows on Monday, following around $577 million in outflows on Thursday and Friday, according to SoSoValue data. Daily flows in US spot Bitcoin ETFs by issuer since March 2. Source: SoSoValue Demand was weaker across other crypto-linked ETFs. Altcoin funds experienced significant selling pressure, with outflows persisting across Ether (ETH), XRP (XRP) and…

Solana ETFs Hold Strong Despite 70% Token Price Decline

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Exchange-traded funds tied to Solana have held on to their early inflows, despite the token having more than halved in price since the funds were launched, which analysts say indicates institutional resilience. Solana (SOL) is down 57% since Solana ETFs launched in the US in July, but the funds have managed to accumulate $1.5 billion in flows and “not really give any of it up,” Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas said on Thursday. He added that 50% of the inflows to the ETFs are from institutional investors, which Balchunas called…

Bitcoin ETFs See $225M Inflows Led by BlackRock’s IBIT

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US spot Bitcoin ETFs saw mixed trading flows Tuesday, with BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) offsetting redemptions. Spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) logged $225.2 million in net inflows, according to data from SoSoValue. The gains were driven largely by IBIT’s $322.4 million in inflows, which offset $89.3 million in outflows from Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) and $28.2 million from Grayscale Bitcoin Trust ETF (GBTC), according to Farside data. Flows in US spot Bitcoin ETFs by issuer (in millions of US dollars). Source: Farside.co.uk The latest inflows…

Bitcoin ETFs Surge as Trading Volumes Reach February Highs

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US spot Bitcoin funds opened the week with strong inflows, extending last week’s rebound even as conflict in the Middle East escalated. Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded $458.2 million of inflows on Monday, extending last week’s $787.3 million in net inflows, according to data from SoSoValue. The latest gains pushed cumulative net inflows to $55.3 billion. Trading volume climbed to about $5.8 billion, the highest level since early February. Daily flows in US spot Bitcoin ETFs since Feb. 18, 2026. Source: SoSoValue  The inflows came as Bitcoin rose about…