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BlackRock Ethereum ETF Launches in Brazil: Key Details
American asset manager BlackRock has listed its Ethereum ETF (exchange-traded fund) on a Brazilian stock exchange, with trading set to begin on Wednesday, August 28.
The Brazilian market is increasingly embracing crypto ETFs, providing institutional investors with greater access to digital assets. This development marks another step in the growing acceptance of cryptocurrencies in traditional financial markets.
BlackRock Takes Ethereum ETF to Brazil
BlackRock has expanded its recently launched Ethereum ETF, known in the US as iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA), to the Brazilian market under the ticker ETHA39. This offering is available to Brazilian investors through Brazilian Depositary Receipts (BDRs) traded on the B3 stock exchange. BDRs are certificates that represent shares of foreign companies, making BlackRock’s ETHA39 an ETF BDR.
ETHA39 is valued at one-third of ETHA’s share, trading within the range of R$40 to R$50 ($7.26 to $9.07) with a management fee of 0.25%. However, BlackRock has temporarily reduced this fee to 0.12% on the first $2.5 billion in AUM for a year.
Recently, BlackRock’s ETHA achieved an important milestone by becoming the first Ethereum ETF to surpass $1 billion in net inflows. In comparison, its competitors — Fidelity’s FETH, Bitwise’s ETHW, and Grayscale’s ETH — recorded net inflows of $367 million, $310 million, and $227 million, respectively.
Read more: How to Invest in Ethereum ETFs?
ETHA, BlackRock’s Ethereum ETF, currently holds $860 million in net assets. It surpasses Grayscale’s mini Ethereum trust (ETH) and Ethereum trust (ETHE). Moreover, BlackRock’s Bitcoin fund has ranked among the top five ETFs by 2024 inflows, including non-crypto ETFs, further solidifying BlackRock’s leadership in the market.
In addition to Ethereum, BlackRock also offers a spot Bitcoin ETF in Brazil, known as IBIT39. Launched in March following a landmark decision in January, IBIT39 is advertised as the BDR of BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF.
“The launch of ETHA39 expands the offering of digital assets and simplifies investors’ access to an asset that has the potential to support a wide and diverse range of blockchain applications,” said Cristiano Castro, BlackRock’s director in Brazil.
While BlackRock’s expansion of its crypto ETF portfolio in Brazil continues, Ethereum ETFs in the US have been underperforming. Adding to the recent trend of outflows, Ethereum ETFs saw $3.45 million in net outflows on Tuesday.
Despite the outflows, this development highlights Brazil’s commitment to expanding digital asset access for its investors. Notably, Brazil is ahead of the US in this area, having pioneered the first Solana ETF in early August.
This financial instrument, listed on Brazil’s B3 stock exchange, already began trading. With ETHA39 now available alongside IBIT39 and the QSOL11 Solana ETF, Brazil continues to position itself as a leader in the crypto ETF space.
Read more: Ethereum ETF Explained: What It Is and How It Works
Meanwhile, the path for Solana ETFs in the US remains challenging. As reported earlier by BeInCrypto, recent regulatory actions suggest that approval under the current administration is unlikely.
“A snowball’s chance in hell of approval unless there’s a change in leadership. Near-zero chance in 2024, and if Kamala Harris wins, there’s probably near-zero chance in 2025, too. The only hope, in my opinion, is if Donald Trump wins,” Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas said.
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Ripple (XRP) Price Hits 109% Monthly Gain as Indicators Weaken
Ripple (XRP) price has experienced a significant rally, rising 51.33% in the last seven days and an impressive 109.09% over the past month. This strong momentum has propelled XRP into a bullish phase, with key indicators like EMA lines supporting its upward trajectory.
However, signs of weakening momentum, such as a declining RSI and negative CMF, suggest that caution may be warranted. Whether XRP continues to push higher or faces a steep correction will depend on how the market reacts to these shifting dynamics.
XRP RSI Is Below The Overbought Zone
XRP’s RSI has dropped to 60 after nearly hitting 90 on November 16 and staying above 70 between November 15 and November 17.
This decline indicates that Ripple has moved out of the overbought zone, where intense buying pressure previously drove its price higher. The drop suggests that the market is cooling off, with traders potentially taking profits after the strong rally.
The RSI measures the speed and magnitude of price changes, with values above 70 indicating overbought conditions and below 30 signaling oversold levels. At 60, XRP’s RSI reflects a still-positive momentum but shows a more balanced sentiment compared to the previous surge.
While the uptrend remains intact, the lower RSI could indicate a slower pace of gains, with the possibility of consolidation as the market stabilizes. If buying pressure returns, XRP price could extend its upward movement, but a further decline in RSI might signal a weakening bullish momentum.
Ripple CMF Is Now Negative After Staying Positive For 14 Days
XRP Chaikin Money Flow (CMF) is currently at -0.12, after showing positive levels between November 5 and November 19. That is also its lowest level since October 31. This shift into negative territory reflects increased selling pressure and a potential outflow of capital from the asset.
The transition from positive CMF values earlier this month signals a weakening in bullish momentum as more market participants reduce exposure to Ripple.
The CMF measures the volume and flow of money into or out of an asset, with positive values indicating capital inflow (bullish) and negative values showing capital outflow (bearish).
XRP’s CMF at -0.12 suggests that bearish sentiment is beginning to gain traction, potentially putting pressure on its price despite the recent uptrend. If the CMF remains negative or declines further, it could indicate sustained selling pressure, challenging Ripple’s ability to continue its upward movement.
Ripple Price Prediction: Biggest Price Since 2021?
XRP’s EMA lines currently display a bullish setup, with short-term lines positioned above the long-term lines and the price trading above all of them.
However, the narrowing distance between the price and some of these lines suggests a potential slowdown in bullish momentum. This could signal that the uptrend is weakening, leaving XRP price vulnerable to a shift in market sentiment.
If a downtrend emerges, as indicated by the weakening RSI and negative CMF, Ripple price could face significant pressure and potentially drop to its support at $0.49, representing a substantial 56% correction.
On the other hand, if the uptrend regains strength, XRP could climb to test the $1.27 level and potentially break through to $1.30, which would mark its highest price since May 2021.
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Trump Media Files Trademark for Crypto Platform TruthFi
Trump Media & Technology Group is exploring the development of a crypto payment platform, as revealed by a recent trademark filing.
The application, submitted by Donald Trump’s social media company on Monday, outlines plans for a service named TruthFi. The proposed platform aims to offer crypto payments, financial custody, and digital asset trading.
Following the trademark announcement, Trump Media’s stock rose approximately 2%. At the time of writing, the stock was trading at $30.44, up by nearly 75% this year.
However, details about TruthFi remain scarce, including its timeline or operational specifics. This initiative suggests an effort by Trump Media to expand its business model beyond Truth Social.
The social media platform was established back in 2022, after Trump was banned from Facebook and X (formerly Twitter).
Nevertheless, launching a large-scale cryptocurrency platform could require Trump Media to acquire additional resources or partner with an established firm. This is because the firm currently has a small workforce of less than 40 employees.
“The filing, made with the USPTO on Monday, indicates that Trump Media plans to offer: Digital wallets, Cryptocurrency payment processing services, and A digital asset trading platform,” US Trademark Attorney Josh Gerben wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
As reported by BeInCrypto earlier, Trump Media is also in discussions to purchase the b2b crypto trading platform Bakkt. Shares in Bakkt surged by nearly 140% since the news earlier this week.
Meanwhile, the President-elect’s crypto plans seem to be in full swing even before he takes office in January. He is also reportedly considering the first-ever crypto advisor role for the White House, and interviewing several potential candidates.
Earlier today, the current SEC chair Gary Gensler announced his resignation before Trump’s term begins. Gensler’s resignation boosted the crypto market, as it signals a major change in the SEC’s regulatory stance.
Notably, XRP surged 7% to its highest value in three years. Bitcoin also neared $99,000, as the overall crypto market cap reached $3.4 trillion.
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Banana Gun Rises After Justin Sun’s $6.2 Million Art Purchase
Justin Sun, founder of TRON and Poloniex CEO, has purchased the viral art piece Comedian—a banana duct-taped to a wall—for $6.2 million at Sotheby’s.
Following the purchase, Sun announced on X (formerly Twitter) that he plans to eat the artwork. This has ignited a frenzy of memes, commentary, and market reactions, even causing the crypto token Banana Gun to spike in value.
Crypto Reacts: Banana Gun on the Rise
Maurizio Cattelan’s Comedian gained international fame in 2019 when it was first displayed at Art Basel Miami. Its simplicity and absurdity—a banana taped to a wall—sparked debates about the nature of art. The so-called artwork became viral when performance artist David Datuna ate it in a stunt dubbed Hungry Artist.
Sun’s pledge to eat the $6.2 million fruit has also drawn parallels, adding another layer of humor to the piece’s history. The Tron founder even said he’s willing to donate the banana to Elon Musk and send it to Mars.
Meanwhile, several users even recreated their own version of Comedian and shared it on social media. One fan followed up by taping bananas around the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) campus, encouraging others to “tape all over the world” and start a movement.
What they are campaigning for, precisely, remains to be seen.
“In the coming days, I will personally eat the banana as part of this unique artistic experience, honoring its place in both art history and popular culture. Stay tuned,” Sun said on X.
The ripple effects of Sun’s purchase eventually trickled beyond the confines of art and humor and into crypto markets. The token Banana Gun, which shares its name with the theme, surged nearly 16% following the news. Traders and enthusiasts, ever attuned to cultural moments, appear to have seized the chance to capitalize on the buzz.
Sun’s acquisition and the banana’s virality bring to mind another recent development in the art-crypto nexus. Earlier this week, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin allegedly minted 400 Patron NFTs. This development sparked hopes of a resurgence for the NFT market.
This aged well…. $BANANA is an insane project. For me, this is in the same league as $ZIG. Fundamentals are truly insane. No matter which narrative will cook next, $BANANA will profit from it,” said one trader on X.
The combination of Sun’s high-profile purchase and the market’s reaction to Banana Gun demonstrates how art, humor, and technology continue to blur boundaries. Whether Sun’s banana-eating spectacle will leave a lasting impact or peel away (pun intended) into meme history, one thing is certain—the intersection of crypto and culture remains as unexpected as ever.
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