In today's market $BTC stays just above $87 000, and Ethereum sits under $3 000; small inflows into exchange-traded funds give the prices a little support.
Spot ETFs for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana took in large sums yesterday, a sign that institutions want crypto again even though the outlook is unclear.
An early buyer of Ethereum sold 20 000 coins – about $58 million – through the institutional desk FalconX. The seller keeps a big position after the deal.
Firms that once stacked crypto on their balance sheets now unload it – they need cash to prop up their share price or to cover debts after heavy losses, a reminder that corporate crypto holdings carry risk.
The market trades sideways, and nerves remain. Total value slipped a fraction, volume fell, and the Fear & Greed index stays low – yet a handful of top-100 tokens edge higher.