Institutional Investment
Canary Capital’s XRP ETF opened with $58M in first-day trading, edging out Bitwise’s Solana staking ETF debut of $57M last month. Despite the strong ETF start, Ripple-related tokens traded largely flat on the day.
Emory University increased its stake in the Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust ETF to more than 1 million shares—now worth roughly $51.8 million—according to a Form 13F filed with the SEC. The position rose from 487,636 shares reported in the prior quarter.
Emory University increased its holding in Grayscale's Bitcoin Mini Trust ETF to about $52 million, up 245% from the initial $15 million disclosed last year. The move underscores continued institutional interest in BTC ETFs.
Michael Saylor's Strategy purchased 487 BTC — roughly $50 million — last week, adding to its growing institutional stash amid rising Bitcoin momentum. The move underscores continued corporate appetite for long-term BTC exposure.
Strategy Inc. announced a €620 million stock offering aimed at increasing its bitcoin stash and offering investors a targeted 10% yield. The move reinforces the firm’s position as the world’s largest bitcoin holder and could reshape institutional demand for BTC.
Canaan completed a $72 million direct offering led by major institutional investors, signaling renewed institutional appetite for ASIC miners and crypto infrastructure. The capital boost strengthens Canaan’s balance sheet and supports R&D and production scale-up amid a recovering crypto market.
Business intelligence firm Strategy acquired an additional $50 million in Bitcoin (BTC) on Monday, its largest buy since late September. The move highlights sustained institutional demand and could tighten available spot supply, reinforcing bullish narratives for Bitcoin.
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan predicts Bitcoin could hit a new record high between $125,000 and $150,000 by year-end, highlighting strong institutional interest despite current retail selling pressures. Institutional investments and ETF inflows signal a potential market bottom soon.
Launching in December 2025, the Ethereum Fusaka upgrade introduces Peer Data Availability Sampling to reduce bandwidth and storage demands, lowers transaction costs, and increases rollup capacity. This enhances Ethereum's network efficiency, reduces fees, and boosts its appeal to institutional investors, marking a significant evolution for the ecosystem.
In September 2025, Bitcoin consolidated around six-figure levels while Ether surged to around $4,900, driven by strong institutional inflows and persistent inflation pressures. ETFs attracted over $10 billion, highlighting expanding interest beyond Bitcoin to assets like Ether and XRP. The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady amidst inflation concerns, influencing market dynamics and adoption trends.