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$2 Billion Crypto Funds Flow Into Market On Rate Cut Buzz

The cryptocurrency market is buzzing with renewed optimism as investment funds witness a historic inflow surge. CoinShares, a leading digital asset manager, reported a record-breaking $2 billion influx into crypto funds in just one week, surpassing the entire month of May’s net inflows.
This positive trend, now spanning five consecutive weeks, has propelled total assets under management (AUM) in crypto funds back above the coveted $100 billion mark, a level last seen in March 2024.
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Bitcoin ETFs Fueling The Fire
Bitcoin, the undisputed king of cryptocurrencies, remains the primary focus of investor interest. The recent launch and sustained inflows into US-approved spot Bitcoin ETFs are a major driver of the current market sentiment.

These exchange-traded funds, which allow investors to hold Bitcoin without directly owning the digital asset, saw $890 million pour in on June 4th alone, marking their third-largest inflow day ever.
This enthusiasm for Bitcoin ETFs suggests a growing appetite for regulated and accessible ways to participate in the crypto market, potentially attracting a broader range of investors.
Ethereum Shines Bright, Altcoins Show Promise
While Bitcoin takes center stage, Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency, is also enjoying a strong run. Ethereum funds raked in nearly $70 million last week, marking their best week since March 2024.

CoinShares attributes this positive inflow to investor anticipation surrounding the upcoming launch of spot Ethereum ETFs in the US. The approval of these ETFs could further legitimize the Ethereum ecosystem and unlock significant investment potential.
Beyond the top two coins, altcoins like Fantom and XRP are also experiencing a resurgence in investor interest, with inflows of $1.4 million and $1.2 million, respectively. This broader market participation suggests a potential return of investor confidence across the crypto landscape.
CoinShares said it observed that inflows were unusually widespread across nearly all providers, coupled with a continued reduction in outflows from incumbents.
They attribute this shift in sentiment to weaker-than-expected macroeconomic data in the US, which has heightened expectations for an imminent monetary policy rate cut.
Total crypto market cap at $2.4 trillion on the daily chart: TradingView.com
Crypto Price Stagnation, Economic Uncertainty
Despite the surge in fund inflows, cryptocurrency prices haven’t exhibited a corresponding significant upward movement. This disconnect could be attributed to several factors, including lingering investor uncertainty surrounding the future of US economic policy.
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The current trend of record inflows into crypto funds paints a positive picture for the future of the market. The increasing popularity of regulated investment vehicles like spot Bitcoin ETFs signifies growing institutional acceptance and potentially wider investor adoption.
Featured image from Vecteezy, chart from TradingView
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BANK Token Surges 150% After Binance Futures Listing

Lorenzo Protocol’s native token, BANK, has recorded a 150% price surge within six hours of its official launch.
The token’s rapid climb follows its listing on multiple platforms, including Binance’s Alpha Market and the launch of a BANKUSDT perpetual contract on Binance Futures with up to 50x leverage.
What is the New BANK Token on Binance Futures?
The Token Generation Event (TGE) for BANK took place today, April 18, via Binance Wallet, in partnership with PancakeSwap. Lorenzo Protocol raised $200,000 through the sale of 42 million BANK tokens—2% of the total supply—priced at $0.0048 each.
The token is now trading on PancakeSwap, Bitget, and CoinEx. Following its debut, BANK reached a market cap of approximately $22 million.
BANK is the governance and utility token for Lorenzo Protocol, a DeFi platform focused on enhancing Bitcoin liquidity.
The protocol allows users to earn yield on BTC without giving up custody. It uses financial primitives like Liquid Principal Tokens (LPTs) and Yield-Accruing Tokens (YATs).
According to its claims, BANK holders can stake their tokens to receive veBANK, which provides governance rights and a share of future emissions.

Also, Lorenzo Protocol is built on a Cosmos-based Ethermint appchain. It enables BTC restaking and interoperability with Bitcoin’s Layer 1. The design supports on-chain issuance and settlement of BTC-backed assets.
The listing of the BANK/USDT perpetual contract on Binance Futures adds further momentum to the token. Binance Futures is a derivatives platform that allows users to trade perpetual contracts with high leverage.
Binance has historically preferred new tokens on the BNB chain for early futures trading. BANK’s sharp price increase and rapid market integration highlight strong early interest in Lorenzo Protocol’s approach to BTC-based DeFi infrastructure.
Currently, it’s far-fetched to project whether the exchange will list this newly launched token. However, Binance’s new community voting on token listing has offered positive hopes for small market cap projects.
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Asia’s First XRP Investment Fund is Here, Backed by Ripple

HashKey Capital has launched the HashKey XRP Tracker Fund, the first fund in Asia focused exclusively on tracking the performance of XRP.
The fund is now open to professional investors. Ripple is backing the initiative as an early investor.
Institutional Interest in XRP Investment Continues to Grow
According to HashKey, XRP offers a faster and more cost-effective alternative to traditional cross-border payment systems. The new tracker fund aligns with HashKey Capital’s goal of connecting conventional finance with digital asset markets.
The fund allows investors to subscribe using either cash or in-kind contributions. Investors can redeem or subscribe to shares on a monthly basis.
CF Benchmarks, known for its role in global ETF markets, will provide the fund’s benchmark.
“XRP stands out as one of the most innovative cryptocurrencies in today’s market, attracting global enterprises who use it to transact, tokenize, and store value. With the first XRP Tracker Fund available in the region, we simplify access to XRP, catering to the demand for investment opportunities in the very best digital assets,” said Vivien Wong, Partner at HashKey Capital.
Most recently, Ripple acquired prime brokerage platform Hidden Road for $1.25 billion. It was one of the largest acquisition deals in the crypto and blockchain space.
Earlier today, Hidden Road secured a broker-dealer license from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA).
Meanwhile, XRP continues to gain traction with institutional investors. Standard Chartered recently forecast that XRP could surpass Ethereum by 2028, citing increased demand for efficient cross-border payment solutions and growing disruption in global trade.
“XRP is uniquely positioned at the heart of one of the fastest-growing uses for digital assets – facilitation of cross-border and cross-currency payments. In this way, XRPL is similar to the main use case for stablecoins such as Tether. This stablecoin use has grown 50% annually over the past two years, and we expect stablecoin transactions to increase 10x over the next four years. We think this bodes well for XRPL’s throughput growth, given the similar use cases for stablecoins and XRPL,” Geoff Kendrick, Standard Chartered’s Head of Digital Assets Research, told BeInCrypto.
Interest in XRP ETFs is also increasing. Teucrium Investment Advisors recently received NYSE Arca approval for the Teucrium 2x Long Daily XRP ETF (XXRP), the first leveraged XRP ETF in the United States.
Also, attention is now turning to spot XRP ETFs. Grayscale and 21Shares are both awaiting decisions from the SEC on their XRP-based products.
The SEC has up to 240 days to review the Grayscale XRP Trust and the 21Shares Core XRP Trust, with final deadlines set for October 18 and 19, 2025.
XRP’s price has declined by nearly 20% over the past month, but institutional confidence remains high.
Ripple recently confirmed progress in resolving its long-standing legal battle with the SEC. A joint motion to pause court proceedings was approved, giving both parties 60 more days to finalize a settlement.
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How $31 Trillion in US Bonds Could Impact Crypto Markets in 2025

US Treasury plans to issue over $31 trillion in bonds this year—around 109% of GDP and 144% of M2. This would be the highest recorded level of bond issuance in history. How will it impact the crypto market?
Heavy supply may push yields higher, as Treasury financing needs outstrip demand. Higher yields increase the opportunity cost of holding non‑yielding assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum, potentially drawing capital away from crypto.
US Bonds Might Add to the Crypto Market’s Volatility
The whole narrative potentially boils down to foreign demand for US bonds. Overseas investors hold roughly one‑third of US debt.
Any reduction in appetite—whether due to tariffs or portfolio rebalances—could force the Treasury to offer even steeper yields. Rising yields tend to tighten global liquidity, making risk assets like cryptocurrencies less attractive.

When yields climb, equities and crypto can face selling pressure. For example, during the 2022 bond sell‑off, Bitcoin fell more than 50% alongside Treasury yields spiking. A repeat scenario could test crypto’s appeal.
Meanwhile, the US dollar’s strength could compound headwinds. As yields rise, the dollar typically gains. A stronger dollar makes Bitcoin’s USD‑denominated price more expensive for overseas buyers, dampening demand.
Yet crypto offers unique attributes. In periods of extreme monetary expansion, such as post‑pandemic, investors turned to Bitcoin as an inflation hedge.
Even if higher yields curb speculative flows, crypto’s finite supply and decentralized nature may sustain a baseline of buyer interest.
Technically, Bitcoin’s correlation to yields may weaken if Treasury issuance triggers broader macro volatility. When bond markets are hit by trade or fiscal policy shocks, traders may turn to digital assets to diversify since they don’t move in step.
However, that thesis hinges on continued institutional adoption and favorable regulation.
Crypto’s liquidity profile also matters. Large bond sales often drain bank reserves—tightening funding markets.
In theory, tighter liquidity could boost demand for DeFi protocols offering higher yields than traditional money markets.
Overall, record US debt supply points to higher yields and a stronger dollar—volatility for crypto as a risk asset.
Yet crypto’s inflation‑hedge narrative and evolving technical role in diversified portfolios could temper volatility. Market participants should watch foreign demand trends and liquidity conditions as key indicators for crypto’s next moves.
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