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Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman of Strategy, shared insights on Bitcoin’s evolving market. He noted that as institutional investors continue entering the space, Bitcoin’s reduced volatility might feel “boring” to retail traders seeking excitement. However, he emphasized that this signals a natural growth stage and a positive outlook. Looking ahead, Saylor predicts 2025–2035 will be a decade of a “digital gold rush,” marked by the emergence of new business models and products, learning from mistakes, and significant wealth creation in the crypto ecosystem.

BitMine Immersion, led by Tom Lee, purchased an additional 15,427 Ethereum tokens valued at $69 million, bringing their total Ethereum holdings to about 2.17 million ETH, worth nearly $9.7 billion. This makes BitMine the largest corporate holder of Ethereum in the world. The company aims to accumulate 5% of Ethereum’s supply, doubling down on its long-term strategy to grow its crypto treasury and support the Ethereum ecosystem’s growth.

On September 19, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $223 million in net inflows, mainly driven by BlackRock’s IBIT with $246 million. Spot Ethereum ETFs added $47.75 million, entirely led by BlackRock’s ETHA, which posted a significant single-day inflow of $144 million. These inflows reflect strong institutional interest and growing confidence in crypto assets, particularly in BlackRock’s offerings, signaling a sustained bullish sentiment in the crypto market.

Three major whales have scooped up a total of 14.36 million $ASTER tokens, investing $10.87 million in recent hours. Notably, wallet 0x04EA withdrew 7.04 million $ASTER ($4.66M), while 0xe1Da took out 5.1 million $ASTER ($4.1M). Meanwhile, 0x841D swapped in 2.22 million $APX, then withdrew 2.22 million $ASTER ($2.11M). This intense whale accumulation is fueling speculation of momentum for $ASTER.

Vanguard Group, managing $10 trillion in assets, has increased its investment in Metaplanet by purchasing over $50 million worth of Bitcoin through the treasury company. Vanguard now holds 12.44 million shares in Metaplanet, reflecting growing institutional interest in cryptocurrencies. Metaplanet continues to expand its Bitcoin holdings, positioning itself as one of the largest publicly traded Bitcoin treasury firms worldwide. This move signals a broader acceptance of Bitcoin among traditional financial institutions.

Trading has officially started for Grayscale’s Digital Large Cap Fund, which includes Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), XRP, Solana (SOL), and Cardano (ADA). This fund offers investors a simple way to gain exposure to multiple large-cap cryptocurrencies through a single product. The launch marks a significant step as it provides easy access to leading digital assets, meeting increasing demand from both retail and institutional investors for diversified crypto investments.

YZi Labs, formerly Binance Labs, is increasing its investment in Ethena Labs to help grow the use of USDe on centralized and decentralized platforms and expand into the BNB Chain. They are also supporting the development of new stablecoin products, USDtb and Converge. Ethena’s total value locked (TVL) has surpassed $13 billion, reflecting strong adoption and growth in the project’s ecosystem. This partnership aims to fuel further innovation and market reach.

Trust Wallet has teamed up with Kraken and Backed to offer direct access to tokenized US equities through xStocks. This partnership allows Trust Wallet’s 200 million users to buy, sell, and hold 60 different tokenized stocks using local fiat currencies. The integration supports multiple blockchains, including Solana, BNB Chain, Tron, and Ethereum, making tokenized equities accessible and easy to trade for a wide audience, bridging traditional markets with the crypto world seamlessly.

Crypto.com has partnered with Sei Network to provide secure custody solutions tailored for institutional clients. This collaboration ensures enhanced safety and compliance for Sei’s digital assets under Crypto.com’s trusted custody platform. Institutional investors can now confidently manage Sei Network assets with robust security and regulatory standards, further enabling growth and adoption of Sei’s ecosystem among professional and high-net-worth users. This partnership marks a significant step in strengthening institutional access to blockchain technology.

Anatoly Yakovenko, co-founder of Solana, warned there’s a 50/50 chance that quantum computing could break Bitcoin’s cryptography by 2030. Speaking at the All-In Summit 2025, he urged the Bitcoin community to quickly adopt quantum-resistant technology to protect wallets and transactions, as quantum breakthroughs may happen sooner than expected. This shift will require a major update, but is crucial to keep Bitcoin secure in the face of advancing technology.