📉 Market & Price Action:
XRP & Bitcoin volatility: XRP prices plunged and struggled at key technical support as Bitcoin slips below key levels.
Bitcoin trading weak: BTC is hovering around $86,000 to $87,000 with subdued sentiment amid broader risk off conditions.
Altcoins weak too: Polkadot (DOT) down 3% as market breadth stays bearish.
Market data shows Bitcoin $86.5K and Ethereum $2.83K in recent trading.
🏦 Exchange & Infrastructure Moves:
Coinbase expands services: Coinbase is rolling out stock trading and prediction markets, aiming to become a broader financial platform beyond crypto.
Hong Kong crypto IPO: HashKey Holdings debuted on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange with strong investor interest, marking a rare crypto related IPO.
🌍 Global & Regulatory:
Risk flagged in Central African Republic: Opaque cryptocurrency schemes in CAR may endanger state assets, according to a new international crime report.
Broader industry analysis suggests crypto markets are reacting to macro pressures and technical selling.
🔎 Extra Notable Headlines Today:
Fidelity CEO on Bitcoin: Fidelity’s CEO publicly described Bitcoin as a “gold standard” asset, highlighting institutional views.
Investor strategy shifts: After recent market downturns, institutional and retail investors are exploring cautious, risk managed crypto strategies.
ETF flows & investor sentiment: Bitcoin held ground near $87K despite over $350M in ETF outflows, signaling measured confidence.
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