Investments

Investors pulled $414M from crypto investment products last week amid Iran conflict fears, with Ethereum alone accounting for $221.8M in outflows. The concentrated ETH exits have heightened risk-off sentiment and could increase near-term volatility.

ParaFi closed a $125 million raise for a new fund, bringing its assets under management to roughly $2 billion after securing an additional $325 million for existing strategies since last year.

Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest added more shares in the Bullish cryptocurrency exchange on Nov. 18, 2025, continuing its strategy of increasing exposure to crypto infrastructure. The move is a positive signal for exchange equities amid ongoing institutional interest.

Stellar (XLM) has slid from $0.52 at its 2025 peak to about $0.26, a more than 50% drop, while Grayscale has been actively managing its XLM exposure during the downturn. The fund’s moves are drawing attention because institutional behavior can affect liquidity and market sentiment.

Grayscale Investments submitted an S-1 registration statement to the SEC on Nov. 13, 2025, seeking to list common stock in an initial public offering, a major step toward public-market access. The filing highlights growing institutionalization of crypto asset managers.

Bitcoin has been one of the most profitable investments for Russians over the past year, prompting Russia's central bank to include the asset in regular reviews of financial markets and risks. The move signals growing official attention to crypto-driven flows and potential stability implications.