Bitcoin stood out in the cryptocurrency market during the Asia trading session, gaining 4.4% and reaching $67,000 while the CoinDesk 20 Index rose by 3.3%. Other tokens like Solana’s SOL, ether (ETH), BNB Chain’s BNB, Cardano’s ADA, Dogecoin (DOGE), and Solana-based memecoin popcat (POPCAT) also saw gains.
Ether products led to liquidations in crypto futures for the third consecutive day, with over $70 million in longs liquidated compared to $55 million in BTC-tracked futures. Open interest dropped by $1 billion in the past 24 hours, indicating money leaving the market.
Bitcoin ETFs added a net $31.16 million, reaching a cumulative net flow of nearly $17.5 billion since their launch in January. Total net assets amount to $59.14 billion, representing about 4.6% of the entire market cap of the largest cryptocurrency. On the other hand, ether ETFs experienced a net daily outflow of $152 million, with a cumulative negative flow of $178.68 million since trading began.
Analysts noted similarities between the ether ETF outflows and the bitcoin ETF launches earlier in the year. The Grayscale Ethereum Trust is experiencing a faster decline compared to the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust, presenting a potential buying opportunity according to some analysts. However, others predict short-term challenges for ETH traders due to substantial outflows from the Grayscale ETH ETF fund.
Looking beyond BTC and ETH, the native token of the Aave decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol, AAVE, surged by 15% in response to a token buyback proposal. The proposal aims to allocate more protocol revenue towards buying back AAVE tokens from the secondary market and redistributing them to stakers.
As the cryptocurrency market continues to evolve, it is essential for investors to stay informed about these developments and consider the implications for their investment strategies. The performance of BTC, ETH, and other tokens, as well as the dynamics of ETFs and decentralized finance protocols, can provide valuable insights into the broader trends shaping the digital asset landscape. By keeping a close eye on these market movements, investors can make more informed decisions and navigate the evolving crypto market landscape effectively.