Circle, the issuer behind USDC and EURC stablecoins, is launching a new global payments system that will streamline cross-border bank transactions. According to a press release on Apr. 21, the Circle Payments Network connects banks, fintech firms, digital wallets, and…

Circle to launch a global payments and remittance network powered by USDC and EURC stablecoins

Fartcoin has just flipped Bonk to become the second-largest Solana memecoin by 
market cap, following a 15% rally that pushed its market cap above the $1 
billion mark. Fartcoin (FARTCOIN) has rallied over 15% in the past 24 hours, 
smashing…

Fartcoin flips Bonk to become number 2 Solana memecoin by market cap

Astra Fintech has announced the launch of a $100 million fund aimed at 
accelerating innovation within the solana ecosystem. This initiative seeks to 
identify and support high-potential builders and startups, building on Astra’s 
successful track record with projects like Mulex, DEPE, and Mone, and its 
sponsorship of the Seoulana event. In addition to funding, Astra […]

Astra Fintech Launches $100 Million Fund to Boost Solana Ecosystem Innovation

Bitcoin has now been seeing a consistent price increase, indicating a 
resumption in upward momentum. So far, the asset has regained some of its 
losses from its recent period of correction, with its price now trading above 
$87,000, closing in on the $90,000 psychological level. At the time of 
writing, BTC trades at $87,361, surging a 3.4% in the past day. Interestingly, 
despite the positive price movement, underlying activity in the broader 
Bitcoin market presents a more complex narrative. While spot price action 
appears relatively stable, significant outflows have been recorded from 
Bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs), suggesting that institutional flows 
may not be aligning with the current rally. This contrast has led analysts to 
examine market dynamics beyond just price, particularly through the lens of 
on-chain behavior and historical patterns. Related Reading: Bitcoin Enters New 
Phase: Analyst Predicts Positive Movement In 2025 Bitcoin Spot ETF Outflows 
Reach Record Levels Amid Steady Price Action Recent analysis from CryptoQuant 
contributor Darkfost highlights an ongoing trend of capital outflows from spot 
Bitcoin ETFs. According to the data, over $4.8 billion has exited these 
products since they reached their cumulative inflow peak. Notably, this marks 
the largest drawdown since the ETFs were launched, signaling a shift in 
institutional behavior. However, Bitcoin’s price has shown limited sensitivity 
to this decline in ETF holdings, maintaining relative stability despite what 
might otherwise be interpreted as bearish pressure. Darkfost contextualized 
this by noting that ETF volumes currently represent around 1.5% of the total 
aggregated trading volume when factoring in both spot and futures markets. 
This suggests that although the ETF outflows are numerically significant, 
their overall impact on market structure may be limited due to the broader 
scale of liquidity available through other instruments. The data imply that 
short-term fluctuations in ETF holdings may not directly dictate market 
direction, particularly in periods of strong retail or futures-driven 
participation. Historical On-Chain Indicators Suggest a Potential Cycle Repeat 
Another CryptoQuant analyst, BilalHuseynov, examined long-term on-chain 
indicators and noted similarities between the current cycle and previous 
market phases. Drawing comparisons between 2018 and 2025, the analyst 
highlighted how Bitcoin’s recent price movement mirrors the behavior observed 
at the end of the 2018 bear market. According to the analysis, historical 
patterns suggest a potential turning point, where bearish sentiment 
transitions into a longer-term bullish trend. BilalHuseynov wrote: After an 
extended period in the red zone, Bitcoin is once again approaching a key 
threshold. The structure of the recovery and sentiment indicators appears 
aligned with those seen in previous transitions from downturn to uptrend. 
While the analyst acknowledged that macroeconomic variables and market 
sentiment can still alter the outcome, the pattern recognition suggests that 
historical precedent could offer insight into the present market state. 
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Bitcoin Spot ETFs See Massive Drawdown, But Here’s Why a Bull Run Might Be Brewing

Ethereum is quickly losing ground to Bitcoin, with the ETH/BTC ratio falling 
to its lowest level in five years. According to CoinGecko data, the ETH/BTC 
ratio now stands at 0.01787, a level not seen since January 2020. The sharp 
decline…

ETH/BTC ratio hits 5-year low. Will Ethereum continue to decline below $1,600?

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