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Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Bleed Outflows as Hawkish Fed Talk Tests $83,000 Ahead of CPI
US spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs both posted net outflows on October 12, while Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack argued for a restrictive policy stance. Bitcoin dipped below $81,000 before recovering to the $83,000 area as traders turned to bank earnings and Wednesday's CPI report.
Evernorth Brings an XRP Treasury to Nasdaq as Bitcoin Holds Near $84K Before US Inflation Data
Ripple-backed Evernorth is set to start trading on Nasdaq as XRPN, while Bitcoin stalls just below $84,000 as US inflation data and Federal Reserve commentary loom.
U.S. Government Moves $1B in Bitcoin as Senate Probe Targets Tether Ties
Wallets linked to the U.S. government shifted about $1 billion in Bitcoin with no sign of a sale, while a Senate Democrat opened a new inquiry into Cantor Fitzgerald's ties to Tether.
U.S. Government Wallets Move $103M in Crypto as Bitcoin Slips Below $84,000
Wallets linked to the U.S. government shifted roughly $103 million in Bitcoin and BNB, while a surge in oil prices and Treasury yields pushed Bitcoin below $84,000 and triggered hundreds of millions in long liquidations. Here is what is confirmed, what is not, and what traders are watching next.
Wall Street Goes Onchain as Weak Jobs Data Lifts Bitcoin
OKX and NYSE owner ICE have filed with the SEC to launch a 24/7 tokenized stock venue, while a weak US jobs report has cooled Fed hike bets and kept Bitcoin near $86,000. Here is what both stories mean for US markets.
Bitcoin Climbs Toward $87,000 as Weak Jobs Data Meets a New SEC Custody Proposal
Bitcoin rallied to around $86,700 after the U.S. added just 29,000 jobs in September, while the SEC proposed a custody framework that would let investment advisers and regulated funds hold crypto assets.
Bitcoin Stalls Near $84,000 After Best Quarter Since 2024 as Illinois Agrees to Delay Crypto Tax
Bitcoin ended a 40% quarter flat near $84,000 as soft US inflation data failed to overcome high Treasury yields, while Illinois agreed to postpone its first-in-the-nation 0.2% crypto tax until July 1.
Analysis & Guides
Is Binance safe to use?
A $4.3bn guilty plea, a proof of reserves it had to correct for overstating reserves, and a protection fund that has actually paid out. All three are true.
Which crypto exchange is cheapest, really
Published taker fees are only part of the price. We walked live order books at three trade sizes to find out where the two diverge.
The cheapest way to convert one coin into another
Every instant exchanger advertises 0% commission. One of them returns a literal zero in its API and charged us up to 2.3% below market on the same trade, at the same second.
What a hardware wallet actually protects you from
It stops a compromised computer from spending your coins. It does not stop you from approving a transaction that does exactly that.
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The Desk
Ethan Brooks is a U.S.-based Senior Crypto Analyst at ChainWatch with nearly a decade of experience analyzing digital asset markets, blockchain data, and institutional trading activity. He began his career as a quantitative analyst at a leading financial services firm before transitioning full-time into cryptocurrency research in 2017, driven by a passion for blockchain technology and market structure. Ethan holds a Master of Science in Financial Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and combines traditional financial analysis with advanced blockchain analytics to deliver institutional-quality market research. His work focuses on Bitcoin market structure, liquidity dynamics, derivatives positioning, exchange flows, and on-chain metrics that provide early signals of changing market conditions. Over the years, Ethan has covered every major phase of the crypto industry, including the 2018 bear market, the DeFi expansion, the 2021 bull market, the market correction following major exchange failures, and the institutional adoption accelerated by spot Bitcoin ETFs. He specializes in interpreting UTXO distribution, realized capitalization, exchange reserves, whale activity, miner behavior, perpetual futures funding rates, and liquidity trends to identify structural shifts before they become visible in price action. In addition to professional market research, Ethan regularly publishes educational articles that simplify blockchain analytics, technical analysis, and risk management for investors of all experience levels. He believes that transparent data, disciplined research, and financial education are essential for navigating the rapidly evolving digital asset market. His reports and educational content have established him as one of ChainWatch's leading voices on Bitcoin, on-chain analytics, and crypto market structure.
Priya Nair is a U.S.-based Senior Bitcoin & Markets Analyst specializing in Bitcoin market structure, macroeconomic trends, institutional capital flows, and portfolio construction strategies. She focuses on how monetary policy, global liquidity, ETF inflows and outflows, and investor sentiment shape Bitcoin’s price dynamics and the broader digital asset market. Priya delivers in-depth analysis of Bitcoin’s role in global financial markets, monitoring on-chain metrics, derivatives activity, market liquidity, and cross-asset correlations throughout changing market cycles. She also examines the growing influence of institutional adoption, regulatory developments, and macroeconomic events on long-term market performance. Her research combines data-driven market analysis with macroeconomic perspectives, providing readers with clear, actionable insights into Bitcoin, digital assets, and portfolio risk management for both evolving and mature market environments.
Theo Walsh is a U.S.-based Senior Editor specializing in digital asset markets and crypto infrastructure, with a focus on the evolving relationship between blockchain technology, financial markets, and institutional adoption. He covers Bitcoin, stablecoins, tokenomics, market structure, custody solutions, and the infrastructure powering the next generation of digital finance. Theo analyzes how market trends, regulatory developments, and blockchain innovations influence liquidity, adoption, and long-term industry growth. His work explores stablecoin ecosystems, exchange infrastructure, market mechanics, risk management, and the practical applications of decentralized financial technologies. Known for combining technical accuracy with accessible reporting, Theo transforms complex crypto concepts into clear, data-driven analysis for investors, professionals, and readers seeking a deeper understanding of digital asset markets and the rapidly evolving blockchain ecosystem.