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Bitcoin ETFs Near 1 Million Milestone Amid Record October Inflows
Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are experiencing one of their strongest months since launching in January 2024, with inflows surpassing $3 billion so far in October.
This surge in demand has led ETF issuers to purchase Bitcoin at levels far exceeding the newly mined supply.
US Spot Bitcoin ETFs Amass 45,000 BTC in October
During the trading week of October 21-25, the 11 spot Bitcoin ETFs bought a combined 15,194 BTC, which is nearly five times the 3,150 BTC mined in that period, according to data from HODL15Capital. Inflows during this week totaled around $1.83 billion, reflecting the strong demand that has fueled unprecedented levels of BTC acquisition by ETF issuers.
“If you sold any Bitcoin today, this week, or this year, it’s been bought by the ETFs. Demand for U.S. Bitcoin ETFs far exceeds new supply, but weak hands willingly sell their BTC day after day, week after week,” HODL15Capital wrote.
Read more: What Is a Bitcoin ETF?
Since early October, these issuers have collectively purchased 45,557 BTC. This is the fourth-highest month for BTC acquisitions since spot ETFs received approval on January 10, 2024.
Meanwhile, aggressive buying has brought ETF issuers’ combined BTC holdings close to one million BTC. As of October 25, the Bitcoin ETF issuers collectively held 977,122 BTC — just 22,878 BTC short of the million-BTC threshold. BlackRock has the largest BTC reserve, holding approximately 403,714 BTC, which equates to nearly 2% of Bitcoin’s total supply.
Notably, if the ETFs’ current accumulation rate continues, their combined holdings could soon surpass that of Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of the top asset.
“Not yet 10 months old and the ETFs are 97% of the way to holding 1 million BTC, and 87% of the way to passing Satoshi as biggest,” Bloomberg ETF analyts Eric Balchunas stated.
Read more: How to Invest in Ethereum ETFs?
Market observers have pointed out that with the ETF issuers now holding a substantial portion of BTC’s supply, their influence on market liquidity and price stability is likely to grow.
Indeed, as the ETFs continue accumulating the top asset, there may be greater volatility risk during periods of high inflows or outflows, particularly given the relatively fixed supply of BTC. Analysts caution that such concentration could lead to increased price sensitivity in response to market dynamics.
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XRP price started a fresh decline below the $2.080 zone. The price is now recovering some losses and might face hurdles near the $2.150 level.
- XRP price started a fresh decline after it failed to clear the $2.20 resistance zone.
- The price is now trading below $2.120 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average.
- There is a connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance at $2.10 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken).
- The pair might extend losses if it fails to clear the $2.150 resistance zone.
XRP Price Faces Resistance
XRP price failed to continue higher above the $2.20 resistance zone and reacted to the downside, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price declined below the $2.150 and $2.10 levels.
The pair even declined below the $2.050 zone. A low was formed at $2.023 and the price is now attempting a recovery wave. There was a move above the $2.050 level. The price cleared the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the recent decline from the $2.215 swing high to the $2.023 low.
The price is now trading below $2.120 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. On the upside, the price might face resistance near the $2.10 level. There is also a connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance at $2.10 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. The trend line is near the 50% Fib retracement level of the recent decline from the $2.215 swing high to the $2.023 low.
The first major resistance is near the $2.150 level. The next resistance is $2.1680. A clear move above the $2.1680 resistance might send the price toward the $2.20 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $2.220 resistance or even $2.250 in the near term. The next major hurdle for the bulls might be $2.2880.
Another Decline?
If XRP fails to clear the $2.120 resistance zone, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $2.050 level. The next major support is near the $2.020 level.
If there is a downside break and a close below the $2.020 level, the price might continue to decline toward the $2.00 support. The next major support sits near the $1.880 zone.
Technical Indicators
Hourly MACD – The MACD for XRP/USD is now losing pace in the bearish zone.
Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for XRP/USD is now above the 50 level.
Major Support Levels – $2.050 and $2.020.
Major Resistance Levels – $2.120 and $2.150.
Brian Quintenz, the incoming Chair of the US CFTC (Commodity Futures Trading Commission), has begun meeting with Capitol Hill lawmakers before his nomination hearing.
On Monday, Quintenz met with Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) to discuss key regulatory issues, including the CFTC’s role in overseeing crypto spot markets.
CFTC Targets Crypto Spot Market After Derivatives
Brian Quintenz met with Republican Senator from Iowa Chuck Grassley to discuss another element in the CFTC’s crypto market structure regulation agenda. This time, the focus is on crypto spot markets.
“It was wonderful to meet with you Chuck Grassley and discuss your leadership on whistleblower issues as well as the future of the agency,” Quintenz stated.
Grassley also commented on their discussion. He highlighted the CFTC Whistleblower Protection Program for spot crypto markets as part of the agenda. Notably, Grassley is a member of the Senate AG Committee, the legislative body overseeing the CFTC.
Eleanor Terrett, host of the Crypto America podcast, indicated that the Senate AG Committee will have a significant role in part of the CFTC’s crypto regulation agenda. Specifically, it would have an outsized say in whether the CFTC could gain expanded jurisdiction over crypto spot markets.
The meeting comes as the CFTC moves closer to expanding its role in crypto regulation. US President Donald Trump tapped Quintenz, a former executive at venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), to lead the agency.
His appointment is part of Trump’s broader plans to reshape crypto oversight. This could potentially give the CFTC greater authority over digital asset markets.
Meanwhile, regulatory developments surrounding crypto have accelerated in recent weeks. The CFTC eased regulatory hurdles for the crypto derivatives market only days ago. The move will enhance market efficiency and attract institutional investors.
Beyond derivatives and spot markets, the CFTC is also exploring other areas of crypto oversight. The agency recently announced plans to host a roundtable discussion on prediction market regulation. It aims to address the regulation of decentralized prediction platforms.
Stablecoins are also on the agency’s radar. The CFTC also revealed a forum to discuss stablecoin regulation and potential risks associated with their widespread adoption.
Additionally, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the CFTC revoked previous crypto-related guidelines, signaling a shift in regulatory strategy.
Crypto markets can also not rule out the possibility of further collaboration between key agencies in the broader industry. Reports indicate that the US SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) and the CFTC have discussed reviving a joint advisory committee to coordinate on crypto regulation.
If revived, the committee could serve as a bridge between the agencies. This would address concerns over jurisdictional overlap and streamlining oversight efforts.
As Quintenz prepares for his nomination hearing, his meetings with lawmakers suggest that crypto regulation will be a top priority for the CFTC moving forward.
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Solana started a fresh decline below the $132 support zone. SOL price is now consolidating and might struggle to recover above the $126 resistance.
- SOL price started a recovery wave from the $122 support zone against the US Dollar.
- The price is now trading below $130 and the 100-hourly simple moving average.
- There is a key rising channel forming with support at $124 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair (data source from Kraken).
- The pair could start a fresh increase if the bulls clear the $126 zone.
Solana Price Faces Resistance
Solana price started a fresh decline below the $135 and $132 levels, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. SOL even declined below the $125 support level before the bulls appeared.
A low was formed at $122.64 and the price recently started a consolidation phase. There was a minor increase above the $125 level. The price tested the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $140 swing high to the $122 low.
Solana is now trading below $126 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is also a key rising channel forming with support at $124 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair.
On the upside, the price is facing resistance near the $126 level. The next major resistance is near the $128 level. The main resistance could be $132 or the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $140 swing high to the $122 low.
A successful close above the $132 resistance zone could set the pace for another steady increase. The next key resistance is $136. Any more gains might send the price toward the $142 level.
Another Decline in SOL?
If SOL fails to rise above the $128 resistance, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $124 zone. The first major support is near the $122 level.
A break below the $122 level might send the price toward the $115 zone. If there is a close below the $115 support, the price could decline toward the $102 support in the near term.
Technical Indicators
Hourly MACD – The MACD for SOL/USD is losing pace in the bearish zone.
Hourly Hours RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for SOL/USD is above the 50 level.
Major Support Levels – $124 and $122.
Major Resistance Levels – $128 and $132.
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