Thailand's new Bitcoin and Ether ETF regulations take effect this Friday, though analysts at CoinShares warn that initial inflows will likely be modest due to existing market competition.
A CoinShares survey of 2,230 affluent investors across seven major economies shows that most hold crypto, with many planning to increase their exposure in 2026.
CoinShares reports that while billions are flowing into Bitcoin ETFs, it remains difficult to distinguish between institutional demand and arbitrage-driven trading strategies.
CoinShares forecasts that Bitcoin will remain below $80,000 this year due to Federal Reserve policy and the failure of the CLARITY Act, contrasting with VanEck's $100,000 target.
Germany has emerged as the EU's crypto adoption leader with 89 licensed providers, while UK wealth advisers remain largely disconnected from their clients' digital asset holdings.
CoinShares reports that family offices are favoring Solana while cautiously exploring Hyperliquid, as both networks benefit from a massive surge in prediction market volume.
CoinShares reports that Bitcoin faces short-term headwinds from inflation data, while long-term prospects depend on the effectiveness of U.S. Treasury bond buyback programs.
CoinShares reports that higher-than-expected core inflation has triggered $243 million in outflows from digital asset products ahead of the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting.
