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Yahoo
04-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
NEAR Protocol Surges 10% Before Profit-Taking Halts Rally
AI-focused NEAR token halted its 10% rally on Thursday as traders began to take profits from a rally that was spurred by Bitwise's announcement that it is launching a NEAR exchange traded product (ETP) in Germany. "The NEAR Staking ETP on Xetra opens a new bridge to NEAR for institutions by providing a regulated, exchange-traded way to earn staking rewards," Illia Polosukhin told CoinDesk. "Investors gain compliant access to the NEAR ecosystem and user-owned AI without needing to handle private keys or node operations, and with full price transparency.' The token has now established a key level of support at $2.26 as it looks to consolidate before continuing to the upside. Technical analysis NEAR established strong support at $2.26 with above-average volume during the 24-hour period from 2 July 16:00 to 3 July 15:00. Price broke through the $2.30 resistance level in the early hours of 3 July, reaching a new high at $2.36 during the 08:00 hour with substantial volume confirmation. The 23.6% Fibonacci retracement level provided support during the profit-taking phase, suggesting the underlying uptrend remains intact. During the 60-minute period from 3 July 14:50 to 15:49, NEAR experienced a steep sell-off at 15:04-15:07, where volume spiked to over 310,000 units. A new support zone has been established between $2.26-$2.27, with the closing price of $2.26 suggesting continued bearish pressure in the short term. CoinDesk 20 Index Jumps 2% Before Late Session Selloff Over the last 24 hours from 3 July 15:00 to 2 July 16:00, CD20 exhibited significant volatility with an overall range of $37.27 (2.11%), reaching a peak of $1,811.11 during the 14:00 hour on 3 July before sharply retracing to $1,791.50 by session close. The asset demonstrated remarkable strength during the mid-session rally, gaining over $21 (1.18%) from its overnight low of $1,778.85, with particularly aggressive buying momentum observed during the 09:00 and 13:00 hours that suggests institutional accumulation despite the late session profit-taking.
Business Upturn
18-06-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
Institutional Demand Supports Crypto as Bitwise marks five-year anniversary of listing its first European product
Five-year anniversary of Bitwise Physical Bitcoin ETP (BTCE) listing – first spot crypto ETP on Deutsche Börse Xetra Use of German regulator approved prospectus, and an innovative, robust product structure contributed to broader market adoption Adding value: €100 invested into BTCE at launch would now be worth over €1,000 1 – long-term trends continue to support investor interest in digital assets June 18, 2025. Frankfurt: Bitwise today celebrates the five-year anniversary of its first European product: the Bitwise Physical Bitcoin ETP (BTCE), the world's first-ever centrally cleared Bitcoin ETP. The listing on 18 June 2020 marked Bitwise's debut in European markets and became a catalyst for a wave of listings of crypto products on Xetra, Europe's largest ETF trading venue. Bradley Duke, Head of Europe at Bitwise, said: 'Reaching the five-year mark is not just a milestone, it is also a point of reflection on our long-term vision and commitment to building transparent, reliable, and secure access to digital asset investments for European investors. Bitwise is 100% focused on crypto, but many of our experts come from traditional finance, putting us in a unique position to accompany investors on their journey into this new and unique investment class. We thank the pioneering investors and partners who believed in this asset class early on, and we look forward to continuing to serve the evolving needs of the market.' Stephan Kraus, Head of ETF & ETP at Deutsche Boerse, said: 'We congratulate Bitwise on the fifth anniversary of its Bitcoin ETP on Xetra. The listing of this pioneering product marked the start of our segment for crypto ETNs and was an important step towards giving investors access to the performance of cryptocurrencies in a regulated market environment. It was also the first centrally-cleared product of its kind in the world. As the largest trading venue for crypto ETNs in Europe, we greatly appreciate the partnership with Bitwise, and look forward to continued collaboration.' A market benchmark for product design and transparency BTCE is now one of Europe's largest physically backed Bitcoin ETPs by assets under management and the most actively traded. Its structure — featuring full physical backing, physical redemption option, and a strict no-lending policy — has set a new standard for crypto ETP design and reflects the priorities of investors who demanded greater transparency from the outset. Bitwise is grateful to the early adopters who set high expectations and helped raise the standard across the industry. Transparency remains central to Bitwise's approach. Weekly balance reports are published by an independent administrator, and the blockchain addresses of Bitwise's primary BTC and ETH product custody wallets are publicly disclosed, enabling any investor to verify collateral levels independently. To further reduce operational risk, Bitwise pioneered a safeguard mechanism requiring all crypto and securities asset movements to be approved by an independent transaction administrator, who holds a legally enforceable veto right embedded in the Bitwise ETP structure. Bitwise's management company is ISO/IEC 27001:2017 certified, reflecting its commitment to operational integrity. With no proprietary trading, Bitwise remains fully aligned with client interests. As cryptoassets become an accepted component of diversified portfolios, Bitwise continues to support investors with practical tools and evidence-based insights. Internal analysis shows that adding a 5% allocation to Bitcoin within a traditional 60/40 portfolio between 2014 and 2025 would have increased average annual returns from 6.2% to 10.6%, with limited impact on volatility, drawdowns, or risk-adjusted returns. Today, more than 250 crypto ETPs are listed across XETRA and other leading European exchanges. Bitwise's offering has grown in tandem with investor demand, expanding beyond single asset strategies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana to include diversified crypto baskets and index-based staking ETPs. Bitwise products are designed to integrate seamlessly into professional portfolios, offering exposure to cryptoassets through regulated vehicles— without the operational risks of holding a physical wallet. They are also accessible to individual investors via leading brokerage platforms, with features such as physical redemption included as standard. Fundamental trends supporting the demand for crypto assets Bitwise believes that a number of fundamental trends may support the value of crypto assets over the long term. In portfolio context, digital assets can be deployed as effective hedge against inflation that is not as susceptible to fiscal or global trade political agendas as traditional currencies. Crypto is more widely accepted by Gen Z investors, who are about to benefit from a wealth transfer from some of the richest generations that ever existed. Many coins have use cases that are independent of their use as a currency. And finally, crypto assets are a welcome solution for the unbanked or underbanked, particularly in parts of the world that are politically unstable. With crypto, access to a smartphone and the internet is enough to make payments. Bitwise is continuing to launch innovative new products regularly, such as the Bitwise Diaman Bitcoin & Gold ETP launched in March. Bitwise ETPs can be seamlessly integrated into standard brokerage or ETF portfolio accounts and are often eligible for SIPP and ISA inclusion, making them accessible for long-term investment planning in the UK. Resources: Dedicated website for the 5 year anniversary of BTCE About Bitwise Bitwise is one of the world's leading crypto specialist asset managers. Thousands of financial advisors, family offices, and institutional investors across the globe have partnered with us to understand and access the opportunities in crypto. Since 2017, Bitwise has established a track record of excellence, managing a broad suite of index and active solutions across ETPs, separately managed accounts, private funds, and hedge fund strategies – spanning both the U.S. and Europe. In Europe, for the past five years Bitwise (formerly ETC Group) has developed an extensive and innovative suite of crypto ETPs, including Europe's most traded bitcoin ETP, or the first diversified Crypto Basket ETP replicating an MSCI digital assets index. This family of crypto ETPs is domiciled in Germany and issued under a base prospectus approved by BaFin. We exclusively partner with reputable entities from the traditional financial industry, ensuring that 100% of the assets are securely stored offline (cold storage) through regulated custodians. Our European products comprise a collection of carefully designed financial instruments that seamlessly integrate into any professional portfolio, providing comprehensive exposure to crypto as an asset class. Access is straightforward via major European stock exchanges, with primary listings on Xetra, the most liquid exchange for ETF trading in Europe. Retail investors benefit from easy access through numerous DIY/online brokers, coupled with our robust and secure physical ETP structure, which includes a redemption feature. For more information, visit Media contacts: JEA AssociatesJohn McLeod00 44 7886 920436 [email protected]
Business Mayor
26-05-2025
- Business
- Business Mayor
Amundi joins in European defence ETF trend
The Amundi Stoxx Europe Defense UCITS ETF will track the STOXX Europe Total Market Defense Capped index, investing in firms with revenue exposure to defence activities. WisdomTree Defence ETF most successful passive launch in firm's history Initially launching on the Euronext Paris market, it will 'soon' be available on the Xetra and Borsa Italiana exchange, but there is no word yet on a London listing, however Amundi was contacted to clarify. This is the latest in a recent flurry of tracker products focused on European defence, with WisdomTree leading the charge back in April. …
Business Upturn
23-05-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
VIRTUNE ACCELERATES EUROPEAN EXPANSION WITH XRP ETP DEBUT ON DEUTSCHE BÖRSE XETRA
By GlobeNewswire Published on May 23, 2025, 13:17 IST Frankfurt, 23 May 2025 – Swedish regulated crypto asset manager Virtune brings its flagship Virtune XRP ETP to Germany's premier trading venue Deutsche Börse Xetra, extending its regulated digital asset offerings to Europe's largest economy. With strong traction and consistent inflows across the Nordic region – driven by growing interest and adoption of crypto – expanding into Germany through the listing on Xetra marks a strategic milestone for Virtune. Since its inception in May 2023, Virtune has experienced rapid growth in the Nordics, listing 16 products and attracting over 140,000 investors in just two years. The key success factors have been Virtune's educational focus, transparent market approach, and regulated status. This expansion not only responds to growing investor interest but also strengthens Virtune's presence across the European market. Virtune XRP ETP is a 100% physically backed investment product, providing investors with secure, regulated, and easy exposure to XRP, one of the globally leading crypto assets. Virtune XRP ETP was initially listed on Nasdaq Stockholm in Sweden in July 2024 and has since attracted over 50,000 investors and more than USD 125 million in assets under management, making it the most popular ETP in Virtune's product suite. Coinbase serves as the product's crypto custodian, providing institutional-grade security with the underlying XRP held in cold storage. Virtune has actively listed ETPs on Nasdaq Stockholm, Nasdaq Helsinki, and other regulated European markets. Its goal is to provide seamless access to crypto assets through regulated ETPs, with a strong focus on transparency, education, and investor protection – ultimately driving crypto adoption among both retail and institutional investors. Christopher Kock, CEO of Virtune: 'We are proud to launch our XRP ETP on Xetra and expand our footprint in Germany. XRP has long been one of the most actively traded and recognized digital assets globally, and our physically backed ETP provides a robust and secure way to gain exposure to it. This listing underscores our commitment to broadening access to crypto assets across Europe.' Key Product Information: – Exposure to XRP– 100% physically backed by XRP – 1.49% annual management fee Virtune XRP ETP: – Trading Currency: EUR– First Day of Trading: Friday, 23rd of May 2025– Xetra Exchange Ticker: VRTX– Bloomberg Ticker: VIRXRP– ISIN: SE0021486156– WKN: A4AKW5– Exchanges: Deutsche Börse Xetra, Nasdaq Stockholm, Nasdaq Helsinki For further inquiries, please contact: Christopher Kock, CEO & Member of the Board of DirectorsMobile: +46 70 073 45 64 Email: [email protected] About Virtune AB (Publ): Virtune with its headquarters in Stockholm is a regulated Swedish digital asset manager and issuer of crypto exchange traded products on regulated European exchanges. With regulatory compliance, strategic collaborations with industry leaders and our proficient team, we empower investors on a global level to access innovative and sophisticated investment products that are aligned with the evolving landscape of the global crypto market. Cryptocurrency investments are associated with high risk. Virtune does not provide investment advice. Investments are made at your own risk. Securities may increase or decrease in value, and there is no guarantee that you will recover your invested capital. Please read the prospectus, KID, terms at . Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with GlobeNewswire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same. GlobeNewswire provides press release distribution services globally, with substantial operations in North America and Europe.
Yahoo
28-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
BlackRock Launches Bitcoin ETP in Europe, Marking Key Step for Institutional Adoption Despite Modest Inflows
BlackRock has launched its iShares Bitcoin exchange-traded product (ETP) in Europe, marking a significant moment for Bitcoin's institutional adoption in the region. The product began trading on March 25 on major European exchanges, including Xetra, Euronext Amsterdam, and Euronext Paris. However, analysts believe that the demand for the ETP in Europe will be lower compared to the U.S. market, where BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF has experienced significant inflows. In fact, BlackRock's U.S. ETF has captured over 50% of the market share for spot Bitcoin ETFs, with its holdings valued at $49 billion as of March 27, 2025. While the launch in Europe is seen as a positive step for Bitcoin's mainstream adoption, analysts at Bitfinex pointed out that U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs benefitted from deep institutional demand and strong retail investor participation, which hasn't yet been fully mirrored in Europe. Despite this, they believe that BlackRock's entry into the European market is an important development. They also mentioned that although the market in Europe may take time to grow, BlackRock's presence could encourage other institutions to consider Bitcoin investment products. According to Iliya Kalchev, an analyst at Nexo, the early-stage inflows in Europe shouldn't be seen as a failure. Instead, he attributes the smaller initial interest to structural market differences, suggesting that long-term success will rely more on factors like infrastructure, education, and regulatory clarity. Kalchev emphasized that BlackRock's established reputation can help build momentum over time, even if the initial inflows are modest. Despite the slower pace in Europe, the launch of BlackRock's Bitcoin ETP is still viewed as a critical step in the asset's global adoption. The firm, which manages over $11.6 trillion in assets, could potentially pave the way for more institutional investors to explore Bitcoin. As the regulatory environment surrounding cryptocurrencies evolves in Europe, analysts expect that institutional participation will grow, particularly as clearer regulations emerge. The U.S. market has seen rapid growth, with Bitcoin ETFs surpassing $126 billion in cumulative holdings by January 2025. However, European Bitcoin ETFs are expected to develop at a slower pace. As BlackRock's Bitcoin ETP continues to trade in Europe, its future success will depend on how well it can adapt to the market's unique characteristics and the infrastructure that supports it. Despite these challenges, analysts remain optimistic about the long-term outlook for Bitcoin's adoption in Europe.
