It is projected that the reduction in issues to come will greatly decrease the overall number of DOT tokens in supply, resulting in a greater amount of bullish behavior among the investors.

Halving event to cut the token supply by 50%

The halving event that will occur on March 14 will cut the supply of DOT tokens by 120 million to 55 million. The event is a pivotal event in the tokenomics of Polkadot. 

Last year, the community voted to place a progressive reduction in token issue, which eventually places the limit at 2.1 billion tokens.

 And this will be decreased every two years, giving a propensity to the production of new tokens, breeding the myth of scarcity, which will drive up demand.

Polkadot is also making staking and validator economics changes as part of its constant improvements. 

A Dynamic Allocation Pool (DAP) will exist, and burns of the treasury will cease when Phase 1 of the DAP is triggered. 

The tokens that would have been burnt or slashed are now sent to the DAP to be handled by the governance of the network. 

The next updates will focus on increasing the security and liquidity of the Polkadot network, which will provide investors and validators with a more balanced environment.

Price surge and short-term consolidation

DOT has recorded a tremendous increase in price, with a high price of 1.75 per week on week. 

This price action is after a low momentum in which DOT was traded between the ranges of $1.25 and 1.35. 

Polkadot (DOT) price chart. Source: CoinGecko.

The breakout was a burst of the token as it rose up to near the point of over 1.70, which was one of its most important moves in recent weeks. 

The price had a short run, and after climbing to the point of 1.75, it was met with resistance, and it took the form of a correction and went back to the area of 1.50 to 1.55 before it stabilized.

This is because the short-term consolidation is decreasing DOT by a slight 2.5% in the last 24 hours; DOT is currently trading at $1.62. 

In spite of this slight setback, the token has still increased by more than 25% in the past week, indicating that the investors are optimistic about the crypto event ahead of the halving.

ETF proposals await SEC approval

The news about the proposed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) of Polkadot is also under close observation by investors. 

Both the 21Shares spot Polkadot ETF and the Grayscale DOT-based ETF proposals are under consideration by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). 

Although the two proposals have been submitted and are awaiting approval, they have yet to be greenlit by the SEC.

These ETFs may also increase the popularity of Polkadot, and more institutional investors will gain access to the asset. 

The success of this review is unclear; however, the fact that ETFs could get approved is contributing to the optimistic mood about Polkadot.

The DOT token of Polkadot is growing tremendously as the network is about to have its first halving. 

The expected reduction in supply of the tokens, as well as the suggested changes in network economics, have resulted in higher levels of optimism among investors. 

Moreover, the SEC does not provide Polkadot ETFs yet, which can also increase the popularity of the token. 

With the halving date coming closer, the whole world will be watching how Polkadot will further evolve and whether it will influence the general crypto market.

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In 2025, the Solana ecosystem saw another significant source of inflows. The pace of buying was uneven in 2025, and SOL still faces price challenges. Despite this, the influence of those holders may continue to affect Solana in 2026. Solana’s strategic entities built up over 20M SOL in their reserves, valued at $2.6B. Of those reserves, close to 9.5M SOL is staked with validators, increasing their influence.

Solana treasury companies slow down purchases in December

The Solana treasury companies seem to have completed their purchasing rounds for the year. In December, no net additions were made to the treasuries, despite the lower SOL price. The Solana treasury companies also lost on the stock market, following peak hype in Q3. Forward Industries, the leading treasury company, is on track to finish the year with around 40% net gains.

However, FWDI is down from a $39 peak in September. The company’s SOL treasury is valued at $871M, while the stock market cap is down to $608.8M, showing decreased enthusiasm for proxy buying. Solana Company, with a treasury of 2.3M SOL, failed to see its stock bounce. The former biotech company is trading at $2.78, down from a March peak of $772.50.

DeFi Dev Corp is also down from a yearly high of $53.88, trading at $5.76 toward the end of 2025. The company holds the third-largest treasury of 2.19M SOL. Toward the end of the year, the treasury companies did not have new inflows and had to switch to relying on the internal Solana ecosystem and its fees. Staking with validators may provide some windfalls for those companies, provided the price of SOL remains relatively stable.

The relative novelty of Solana ETF extended the buying streak for funds. ETFs are not as reliable as treasuries for long-term holding, as the trend may reverse at any time. The available Solana ETFs had mostly net inflows in the past three weeks. In total, the funds contain 7.86M SOL, breaking above the $1B tier in assets under management. The ETF may restart fees beyond that threshold.

SOL remains relatively subdued, trading at $127.91. SOL’s mindshare is above 10% on social media, rising by 29.25% lately. Despite the price slowdown, Solana remains a key platform for decentralized activity and fast apps. The chain was among the biggest fee producers based on real economic activity for 2025. Despite the expansion of on-chain activity, SOL has been bound in a range for years.

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The inflow streak began when Canary Capital launched its XRPC on November 13. It hit its 30th day on Tuesday, one of the strongest sustained demand runs seen among newly launched crypto ETFs in the US market. The products crossed a capital threshold, jumping to $1.18 billion, after counting $8.54 million inflows during the day’s trading hours. “30 straight days of net inflows for XRP Spot ETFs,” Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said on X.

XRP ETFs record gains as Bitcoin and Ethereum funds bleed

While XRP ETF proponents are in a celebratory mood weeks before Christmas, Bitcoin and Ethereum funds have registered two and four consecutive days of outflows, respectively. According to figures from Farside Investors and SoSoValue, US spot Ethereum ETFs saw a combined $224.9 million in net outflows yesterday. The largest share of those redemptions came from BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust.

BlackRock shed roughly $221 million in a single session, while Grayscale’s Ethereum Trust also experienced $2.9 million outflows, contributing to the broader exodus from ETH-linked products. According to data from SoSoValue, Bitcoin ETF BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust recorded net outflows of $210.68 million, the largest single-day withdrawal among US spot Bitcoin funds.

Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust also had zero net flows, while its Bitcoin Mini Trust saw $7.37 million in net outflows. Bitwise’s Bitcoin ETF recorded $50.93 million leaving the fund, Ark and 21Shares’ ARKB lost $16.87 million, and VanEck’s HODL ETF posted $17.96 million in net outflows. Fidelity’s Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund was the only exception, posting $26.72 million in positive flows on the day.

Investors question the lack of a positive impact of ETF on tokens

Market participants are worried about the structural differences between ETF demand and spot exchange trading, questioning why it has yet to positively impact the token’s price. According to one XRP enthusiast on X, an uptick in ETF volumes could result in more tokens being locked inside fund managers’ custody accounts.

The analyst noted that it would reduce XRP availability on exchanges, limit bot-driven trading activity, and lower overall liquidity. They warned that the reduced float could increase the risk of short-term volatility because a few entities will be able to manipulate the price. The same commentator suggested that over time, trading bots and manipulators may incur losses that cannot be recovered and eventually migrate to more liquid, high-volume tokens traded on crypto exchanges.

“I think the arbitrage bots between ETF and crypto listed XRP are not implemented yet, at least in volume. Once this happens, we will have price stability and huge volumes on ETFs. Then institutions will see it as a more stable trade and get in. This snowballing the whole thing. Crypto exchanges are already dead, they are just dead in slow motion, a bit like a Peter Sellers movie,” he said.

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The interest of investors in crypto funds had revived, although the process of approving new products slowed amid the budget stalemate in Washington. This was accompanied by a rise in the prices of Bitcoin and Ether, which boosted the total crypto market value to over $4.1 trillion.

Bitcoin ETFs lead with $627 million

On October 2, the fourth day of gains, Bitcoin ETFs received net inflows of $627 million. The iShares Bitcoin Trust, managed by BlackRock, was the first to take off, raising $466.5 million, which brought its total inflows since inception to $61.8 billion. FBTC of Fidelity came in with 89.6 million, and ARKB of Ark received 45.18 million. BITB at Bitwise recorded $11.17 million, and the Grayscale BTC fund and GBTC fund received $10.1 million and $2.85 million, respectively.

The total assets that Bitcoin ETFs now control are worth approximately $161 billion, which is about 6.7% of the overall Bitcoin market capitalization. The year-to-date inflows are $22.8 billion, and the cumulative inflows since inception are $ 58.4 billion. The price of Bitcoin has increased more than 10% in the last week, standing at almost $120,460 with a 24-hour trade volume of 72.4 billion.

Bitcoin ETFs inflow. Source: SoSoValue Data

Ethereum ETFs gain $307 million

Ether ETFs also recorded solid demand, with net inflows totaling $307 million on October 2nd. This was their 4th consecutive day of positive flows. The BlackRock ETHA fund experienced the highest inflow of funds, at $177 million, and Fidelity at $60 million. Bitwise increased the count by ETHW to the tune of $46.4 million.

The price of Ethereum has increased by over 15% in the last seven days and is currently at $ 4,532. Its 24-hour trading volume rose by 3% to 46 billion. The investor mood has also improved, particularly as speculation grows on the possibility of new Ethereum-based products. The most recent filing by VanEck was for a Lido Staked Ethereum ETF under Delaware trust law, marking the initial move toward potential SEC approval.

SEC shutdown stalls altcoin ETF rollout

Although Bitcoin and Ethereum funds have strong momentum, the expansion of crypto ETFs is broadly delayed due to the SEC’s ongoing closure. The regulator affirmed that it would neither review nor approve new products during the shutdown. This has put dozens of applications on hold, including those associated with Solana, XRP, and Dogecoin.

The timeline has been changed, and analysts expected Solana ETFs to gain clearance this month. According to Nate Geraci, the president of ETF Store, the approval process is no longer particular. Eric Balchunas of Bloomberg, who has termed the present day a “crypto ETF approval season,” explained that issuers will have to wait until regulators resume operations.

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The relocation builds upon the firm’s existing digital asset products, such as a Bitcoin ETF and crypto-exposure retirement products.

New Division to Offer Bond-Like and High-Volatility Crypto Products

The new crypto-centered business will be founded as a mutual fund of Itaú Asset, which manages over 117 billion reais. The team will work on conservative and high-risk products, such as bond-like digital assets, derivatives, and staking-based products. The division will be headed by Joao Marco Braga da Cunha, who served as an executive of Hashdex. Cunha highlighted the chance of alpha making in the crypto market because it is uniquely volatile.

Itaú Strengthens Digital Asset Presence in a Growing Market

Itau Asset already enables users to trade ten crypto pairs via its mobile platform, which includes crypto assets such as Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, and USD Coin. In-house custody is provided on the platform, as per the regulatory requirements. The introduction of its own full-fledged crypto unit is an indication that this firm is more invested in digital finance. Itaau can develop regulated, diverse crypto funds and products due to the diverse background of Cunha in crypto ETFs and fund management.

Brazil’s Regulatory Climate Fuels Crypto Momentum

Brazil is the 10th most widely adopted crypto in the world due to a favorable regulatory environment. In 2023, crypto legislation was enacted that put crypto asset companies under the supervision of the central bank. After that, Itaú Unibanco made crypto trading available to retail customers, beginning with Bitcoin and Ether. In early 2025, Hashdex authorized the first XRP ETF in Brazil. After a short while, Braza Bank announced its intention to introduce a stablecoin tied to the real based on the XRP Ledger.

But regulatory changes are still creating ambiguity. In June 2025, a tax reform proposed a flat capital gains tax of 17.5% on crypto. It also eliminated the 35,000 reais per month limit and imposed taxes on DeFi, self-custody, NFTs, and offshore assets. Extensive backlash saw the executive order repealed in the same month.

Brazil’s rising crypto adoption and policy developments position it as a key player in Latin America’s digital finance space. Itaú’s latest move reflects growing institutional interest and signals further integration of crypto into the nation’s financial infrastructure.

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With its earnings beating Wall Street expectations, Nvidia is at the center of Wall Street’s latest fixation: high-risk funds that track the daily swings of stocks linked to artificial intelligence. The surge shows the hunger on the part of traders to be exposed to companies powering the AI revolution. The leveraged ETFs linked to individual stocks rely on swaps or options to deliver double or even triple the usual daily share movement.

For Nvidia, whose iconic stock has already seen a record-surge year, that has made for an appealing but perilous speculator’s playground. In the first five months of 2025, over 100 new single-stock leveraged and inverse ETFs have debuted in the U.S., most directly or indirectly tied to AI. These products now dominate a lion’s share of assets in the space, which says a lot about how much Nvidia and other AI leaders like Tesla and Palantir vie for investor attention.

Investors push into AI-themed ETFs

The numbers tell the story, as asset managers have introduced 112 new leveraged and inverse ETFs linked to individual stocks through merely eight months of 2025. That is nearly triple the 38 that launched in all of 2024. Presently, there are 190 single-stock leveraged and inverse ETFs listed in the United States, with over half of these linked to firms looking to capitalize on the AI wave.

Combined, these funds with AI exposure hold $17.7 billion of the $23.7 billion deployed in the leveraged ETF universe. One of the most sought-after is the GraniteShares 2× Long NVDA Daily ETF. It has $4.56 billion in assets gathered in the 14 months since it opened in December 2022. Some other big names include Tesla, Palantir, and NuScale Power, companies directly or indirectly linked to AI.

ETF analyst at Morningstar, Bryan Armor, said the ETFs allow traders to increase their daily bets, adding that the potential upside is enormous but the risks are equally high. These speculative products are tested every earnings season, but the one from Nvidia’s report may be one of the best. Following the results, options traders are positioning for a $260 billion market-value swing. That is about a 6% move in either direction.

Nvidia set the tone for a big market shake-up

With leveraged ETFs, users can magnify their gains or losses as the risks are not theoretical. Nvidia shares dropped 17% earlier this year on fears of new competition from a Chinese chip rival. That day, the GraniteShares 2× Nvidia ETF lost almost 34%. However, the upside can also be explosive. Last week, surprise earner MongoDB also pointed to AI demand. Its stock rose more than 23% in after-hours trading. The brand-new Tradr 2× Long MDB Daily ETF climbed 46% overnight.

ETF issuers are raking it in. Leveraged ETFs average fees of 0.96%, almost double the industry average of 0.54%. But investors are still moving funds into the platform, hoping to gain exposure to AI names. Matt Markiewicz, the Head of Product and Capital Markets at Tradr ETFs, said demand for such products continues to climb. He noted that his firm had recently launched a leveraged ETF tied to Constellation Energy, on the expectation that power producers would benefit as AI data centers consume more electricity.

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In-kind redemptions allow ETF issuers to create and redeem fund shares using crypto assets directly instead of relying on cash. This process could improve efficiency and reduce operational costs. In January, Nasdaq filed a Form 19b-4 on behalf of BlackRock, requesting approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to allow such redemptions for its spot Bitcoin ETF.

In-Kind system could offer more flexibility

Commissioner Peirce explained that shifting to an in-kind model would enable investors to receive Bitcoin directly when redeeming ETF shares. This would allow investors the option to self-custody their assets instead of converting to cash. According to Peirce, this change would benefit participants who are familiar with crypto transactions by reducing friction.

Currently, the SEC mandates a cash-based process, requiring issuers to convert crypto assets into cash for redemptions. This system was enforced when the initial batch of spot Bitcoin ETFs gained approval in January 2024. However, a revised in-kind model proposed by BlackRock may offer more flexibility for issuers and investors. Under this structure, assets are transferred as Bitcoin but can still be converted into cash through broker-dealers.

The conception was backed by a professor of finance, Vivian Fang, who claimed that the strategy is similar to how the asset managers deal with redemptions historically. She pointed out that although still in a position to obtain cash, the in-kind model streamlines internal fund operations as well as decouples asset value and direct market price.

SEC actively reviewing submissions and public feedback

SEC has been on the move seeking proposals relating to in-kind transactions. Animosity occurred in February when the agency held a comment period to solicit people’s views regarding this proposed rule change of Nasdaq regarding the ETF by BlackRock. The official review period started when the change of the rule was published in the Federal Register in February and proceeded to May. On May 13, the SEC officially began proceedings under the Securities Exchange Act to assess whether the proposed model complies with regulatory standards. Other issuers such as VanEck and Cboe have also submitted similar filings requesting permission to adopt in-kind mechanisms for their ETFs.

Discussions continue as industry waits for a decision

In April, BlackRock officials met with the SEC’s Crypto Task Force to clarify elements of their proposed model. While the review is ongoing, industry analysts maintain that in-kind processes could improve overall fund performance. Despite the optimism, Peirce stressed that any potential change remains under regulatory review.

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This marks a significant development in the nation’s evolving regulatory stance on digital assets. Just last Sunday, World Vision sold 0.55 ETH on crypto exchange Upbit, one of South Korea’s biggest for crypto, marking the end sale of the Dogecoin. Dunamu, Upbit’s parent company, said the transaction was worth approximately $1,396.5 million (about 1.98 million Korean won), according to information released by the company.

Crypto donations converted through Upbit

World Vision performed this transaction by converting Ethereum received during its March Cheer Up! campaign, which aimed to raise funds for school essentials (e.g., uniforms and bags) for underprivileged children. Instead, to liquidate these digital donations, the NGO linked a corporate account with K-Bank to the exchange and liquidated the donations via Upbit’s Korean won market.

This event follows the release of a formal roadmap by the Financial Services Commission in February that outlines the process for institutional engagement in the crypto market. Under the guidelines, licensed crypto platforms and eligible non-profit organizations are now permitted to liquidate donated cryptocurrencies beginning June 1. This change signals the end of South Korea’s de facto ban on institutional crypto transactions.

Strict compliance requirements for non-profits

The roadmap sets out clear eligibility criteria for non-profits wishing to donate their cryptocurrencies. They must provide a minimum of five years of audited financial statements and create internal Donation Review Committees to oversee the donation assessments and liquidation strategies.

World Vision met these requirements, becoming the first to carry out a compliant institutional crypto sale in the country. Dunamu stated that it plans to promote a responsible donation culture by helping organizations convert crypto assets in accordance with the law and industry practices. The company is currently working with the Community Chest of Korea and Love Fruit to develop crypto donation frameworks further.

Pro-Crypto stance gains political support

South Korea’s political landscape is also shifting toward digital asset adoption. Ahead of the presidential election, candidates from both major parties have pledged support for the crypto industry. Liberal Lee Jae-myung and conservative Kim Moon-soo have each proposed policies to enhance market access and regulation.

Both candidates back the introduction of spot crypto ETFs and the inclusion of digital assets in the nation’s pension fund investment strategies. With over 18 million crypto users and holdings nearing $75 billion last year, the country’s crypto market is watching these developments closely.

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The latest surge mirrors the momentum in November 2021, when three weekly candles pushed the price by $30,000. Bitcoin has gained $13,000 in May alone, climbing from $94,000 to over $107,000 in under three weeks.

Metaplanet expands holdings with new purchase

Japanese firm Metaplanet has continued its Bitcoin accumulation strategy with a new purchase of 1,004 BTC worth $104 million. This move brings the company’s total holdings to 7,800 BTC, now valued at approximately $812 million. Metaplanet has consistently acquired Bitcoin over the past several months, reinforcing its position as one of the largest corporate holders.

The market has responded positively to the growing interest from institutions. As more companies adopt Bitcoin as a treasury asset, investor confidence is strengthening despite price fluctuations.

Arthur Hayes points to liquidity as key driver

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes told Fortune that the ongoing increase in government spending is adding liquidity to the system, which supports higher Bitcoin prices. He noted that the U.S. Treasury General Account dropped from $750 billion to $450 billion due to extraordinary spending measures that allow continued expenditures without increasing net debt.

Hayes highlighted that Treasury borrowing rose by 22% in the first quarter compared to last year. He believes further debt issuance is likely, which may push more dollars into circulation. According to Hayes, this increase in liquidity contributed to Bitcoin bottoming on April 9 and could make it above $110,000 in the near term. He expects the price to reach between $150,000 and $200,000 during the summer or early third quarter.

ETFs and on-chain data show growing support

Within ten days, the amount has risen to $906 billion from $891.6 billion. This indicates that there is a substantial increase in capital coming into the country. For some time now, the price was trading between $104,731 and mid-$107,000. It could mean the currency is preparing for a breakout above $107,757. Wallets holding between 100 and 1,000 BTC added 122,540 BTC during this range. Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $608 million in net inflows for the week. BlackRock’s fund led with $840 million, adding 10,302 BTC to its holdings, a 1.66% increase.

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Financial firms aim to attract new investors into the crypto market while retaining the interest of existing participants. The upcoming offerings signal an expansion beyond Bitcoin and Ether, with companies seeking approval for ETFs tied to alternative cryptocurrencies like Solana, XRP, Litecoin, and Hedera (HBAR).

Rising interest in Solana ETFs

The probability of Solana ETFs being listed in 2025 continues to grow. On December 27, Volatility Shares filed its S-1 registration statement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a futures-based Solana ETF. Before this, VanEck and 21Shares submitted applications for spot Solana ETFs in June, followed by Canary Capital in October.

Polymarket, a cryptocurrency prediction platform, recently updated its projection on Solana ETF listings in the US. As of January 1, the platform estimated a 77% likelihood of approval, which climbed to 84% by January 2. Analysts like Matthew Sigel, VanEck’s head of research, believe the demand for Solana ETFs will make them an essential part of the 2025 crypto market.

XRP and other Altcoin ETFs expected to gain traction

In addition to Solana, XRP ETFs are also making strides toward approval. Canary Capital and Bitwise filed their S-1 registration statements for spot XRP ETFs in October. Bloomberg Intelligence analyst Athanasios Psarofagis expects 2025 to mark a significant year for crypto ETF innovation as more issuers consider incorporating diverse cryptocurrency strategies into their portfolios. 

He described the ongoing evolution of ETFs as one of the most active and competitive areas in the financial markets. Asset managers are also exploring options for other altcoins. For instance, Canary Capital has filed for ETFs tied to Litecoin and HBAR, further expanding the range of digital assets targeted by ETF issuers.

Convertible bond and derivatives-based ETFs on the horizon

Beyond traditional crypto ETFs, new convertible bonds and derivatives-based funds are in development. REX ETF, for example, has filed to launch the REX Bitcoin Corporate Treasury Convertible Bond ETF, which will invest at least 80% of its assets in convertible bonds issued by Bitcoin-holding corporations. Any adjustments to this allocation would require prior notice to investors.

Strive, another asset management firm plans a fund focused on derivatives like swaps and options. This fund would aim to provide exposure to convertible securities from companies such as MicroStrategy, which holds significant Bitcoin reserves. With such developments, 2025 is shaping up to be a transformative year for cryptocurrency ETFs as financial firms continue to expand the scope and sophistication of their offerings.

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