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A crypto ETF is a regulated investment fund that tracks the price of one or more digital assets and trades on traditional stock exchanges like the NYSE or Nasdaq.Following the success of Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, the 2026 market now includes Solana ETFs and diversified Altcoin Baskets. ETFs serve as the primary vehicle for institutional capital and retirement funds (401k/IRA) to enter the Web3 space. This tag tracks regulatory approvals, AUM (Assets Under Management) inflows, and the impact of Wall Street on crypto liquidity.

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Dow opens lower as Israel-Iran conflict weighs on investors

Dow opens lower as Israel-Iran conflict weighs on investors

Global stocks pared gains on Tuesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average opening more than 100 points lower in early trading as Israel and Iran continued attacks against each other. Alongside the Dow, the S&P 500 opened down 0.3%, while…

Author: Crypto.news

2025/06/17

ARK Invest Sells $52M in Circle Shares Just 11 Days After IPO—Profit-Taking or Red Flag?

ARK Invest Sells $52M in Circle Shares Just 11 Days After IPO—Profit-Taking or Red Flag?

ARK Invest has begun cashing in on its stake in stablecoin issuer Circle just 11 days after the company’s debut on the New York Stock Exchange. The firm, led by well-known Bitcoin supporter Cathie Wood, sold 342,658 shares of Circle (CRCL) on Monday, according to a trade disclosure. The transaction was valued at roughly $51.7 million. ARK Invest Trims Circle Stake After 387% Post-IPO Rally The move marks ARK’s first reduction in its Circle position since acquiring shares during the June 5 IPO. On that day, ARK snapped up around 4.49 million shares, spending $373.4 million based on the closing price. Despite the recent sale, Circle remains one of the top holdings across ARK’s three major funds: the ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK), the ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (ARKW), and the ARK Fintech Innovation ETF (ARKF). 🚨 Update: Cathie Wood's Ark Invest has sold off $51.7M in Circle shares as the stablecoin company's stock hits a new peak of $151.06. pic.twitter.com/8ZyKeXPAer — Crypto Jessica (@CryptoJessXBT) June 17, 2025 The majority of the trimmed shares came from ARKK, which reduced its holdings by nearly 196,000 shares. ARKW and ARKF followed, selling 92,310 and 53,981 shares, respectively. Combined, the sale accounts for about 7.6% of ARK’s original Circle position. Circle’s stock has surged since going public. It opened at $31 on June 5 and closed at $151.06 on June 16. That represents a 387% gain in less than two weeks. The stock hit an intraday high of $165.60 before easing by the close. At yesterday’s price, ARK’s remaining 4.15 million shares are now worth approximately $628 million, well above its initial investment. The timing of ARK’s partial exit coincides with Circle reaching record highs, suggesting a possible strategy to lock in early profits amid strong market enthusiasm. Still, the asset manager maintains substantial exposure to Circle. ARKK holds the largest slice, valued at $387.7 million and making up 6.6% of its portfolio. ARKW and ARKF follow closely, each holding over 6.7% of their portfolios in CRCL. Neither ARK nor Wood has commented publicly on the sale. However, the rapid rise in Circle’s valuation raises questions about whether ARK is simply securing gains or taking a cautious approach after a steep rally. Circle’s listing and the sharp increase in its stock price have brought renewed attention to tokenization and digital asset firms entering public markets. With this sale, ARK shows it’s willing to move quickly when the numbers align. Circle’s IPO Frenzy Draws Big Players as Shares Soar 160%—But Is the Momentum Sustainable? Circle Internet Financial, the issuer of USDC, made a blockbuster trading debut on the NYSE on June 5 , with shares opening at $69.50, more than doubling its IPO price of $31. The 124% surge marked one of the most dramatic post-IPO rallies of 2025, briefly pushing Circle’s valuation to over $8 billion fully diluted. The offering raised $1.05 billion, with 34 million shares sold , 14.8 million by Circle itself and the remaining 19.2 million from existing shareholders. It followed a last-minute upsizing of the deal from 24 million to 32 million shares, driven by overwhelming demand that saw books close more than 25 times oversubscribed. Major financial institutions were quick to back the listing. BlackRock is reportedly acquiring roughly 10% of the shares , strengthening its existing ties to USDC through its management of the stablecoin’s cash reserves. 🟢 BlackRock is reportedly planning to purchase around 10% of the shares offered in @Circle upcoming IPO according to a Bloomberg report. #USDC #Circle https://t.co/yabSKAOV47 — Cryptonews.com (@cryptonews) May 28, 2025 Ark Invest also made headlines by revealing plans to buy up to $150 million worth of shares at IPO . The excitement comes after Circle’s months-long preparation for a traditional listing, following the SEC filing of its Form S-1 earlier this year. Citi and JPMorgan served as lead underwriters for the deal . However, with Ark Invest selling $52 million worth of shares just 11 days post-IPO, questions are already emerging over whether the rally was driven more by hype than fundamentals. Investors are now watching closely to see if Circle can sustain this momentum, or if the sell-off signals early doubts about its long-term growth story.

Author: CryptoNews

2025/06/17

Bitcoin Price Forecast: BTC falls slightly as Trump calls security advisors to deal with Iran-Israel war

Bitcoin Price Forecast: BTC falls slightly as Trump calls security advisors to deal with Iran-Israel war

Bitcoin (BTC) price falls to around $106,000 at the time of writing on Tuesday following a mild recovery the previous day.

Author: Fxstreet

2025/06/17

Meme is weak, AI takes over

Meme is weak, AI takes over

By Joshua Deuk Compiled by: Vernacular Blockchain Editor’s Note: As Bitcoin once again broke through $110,000, the market greed index continued to rise, especially the enthusiasm of the alt season

Author: PANews

2025/06/17

Bitcoin spot ETFs had a total net inflow of $412 million yesterday, continuing a net inflow for 6 consecutive days

Bitcoin spot ETFs had a total net inflow of $412 million yesterday, continuing a net inflow for 6 consecutive days

PANews reported on June 17 that according to SoSoValue data, the total net inflow of Bitcoin spot ETFs yesterday (June 16, Eastern Time) was US$434 million. The Bitcoin spot ETF

Author: PANews

2025/06/17

Data: Hong Kong virtual asset ETF today's transaction volume is about HK$31.5915 million

Data: Hong Kong virtual asset ETF today's transaction volume is about HK$31.5915 million

PANews reported on June 17 that Hong Kong stock market data showed that as of the close, the transaction volume of all Hong Kong virtual asset ETFs today was approximately

Author: PANews

2025/06/17

Cathie Wood’s Ark offloads $51.7M in Circle stock post-5x rally

Cathie Wood’s Ark offloads $51.7M in Circle stock post-5x rally

A fresh surge in Circle’s stock is prompting early investors to lock in profits, including the Cathie Wood-owned Ark Invest. Portfolio disclosures from June 16, 2025, show that Ark Invest offloaded part of its position in Circle’s CRCL shares, following…

Author: Crypto.news

2025/06/17

Analysis: Bitcoin ETF funds have strong inflows but the price increase is limited. Some market participants may be taking advantage of the situation to sell

Analysis: Bitcoin ETF funds have strong inflows but the price increase is limited. Some market participants may be taking advantage of the situation to sell

PANews reported on June 17 that according to Matrixport analysis, Bitcoin ETFs have attracted $11.2 billion in new capital inflows in the past eight weeks, but Bitcoin prices have only

Author: PANews

2025/06/17

Eric Trump Denies Public Role in Tron’s Nasdaq Push Despite Ties to Deal Broker

Eric Trump Denies Public Role in Tron’s Nasdaq Push Despite Ties to Deal Broker

Key Takeaways: Eric Trump denies any public role in Tron’s Nasdaq listing despite his ties to the firm brokering the deal. Tron plans to go public via a reverse merger with SRM Entertainment, backed by a $100M investment. Justin Sun’s growing relationship with the Trump family has raised eyebrows amid a paused SEC investigation. Eric Trump has dismissed reports linking him to a direct role in Tron’s planned Nasdaq listing , despite his advisory position at Dominari Securities, the firm handling the deal. “I’m the biggest fan of Tron and love Justin Sun,” Trump posted on X Monday , calling Tron founder Justin Sun “a great friend and an icon in the crypto space,” while clarifying, “I don’t have public involvement.” The comment has fueled speculation over whether a “private involvement” exists between Trump and the project. Tron to Go Public via Reverse Merger With SRM Entertainment Tron’s upcoming public debut is expected to proceed via a reverse merger with Florida-based SRM Entertainment, which recently said it had received a $100 million investment from an undisclosed party and would rebrand itself as “Tron.” Sun will serve as an advisor, and the company plans to begin accumulating TRX tokens under a new crypto treasury strategy. Dominari Securities, a Trump-affiliated firm headquartered in Trump Tower, is the exclusive placement agent for a $210 million stock offering tied to the deal. Both Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. joined Dominari’s advisory board earlier this year. Sun’s connections to the Trump family have strengthened in recent months. Source: X/@EricTrump He attended a private event for Trump’s meme coin launch, took a $75 million stake in World Liberty Financial (WLFI), and remains the largest holder of the $TRUMP token. In May, Sun was also awarded a luxury Trump Golden Tourbillon watch during the exclusive dinner hosted by Donald Trump. The event, held at Trump’s private golf club in Virginia, gathered the top 220 $TRUMP memecoin holders. Following Sun’s WLFI investment, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission quietly paused its long-running investigation into him and his affiliated companies. The probe had centered on alleged market manipulation and the sale of unregistered securities. Trump Continues to Capitalize on Crypto Market Momentum Meanwhile, Donald Trump continues to capitalize on crypto market momentum. According to financial disclosures released last Friday, the former president pulled in $58 million from crypto ventures in 2024, primarily through WLFI token sales. That total trailed only his hospitality income and is expected to climb further in 2025 with an anticipated $390 million token sale and gains from his meme coin, launched in January. His involvement in Bitcoin mining, tokenized assets, and digital ETFs is raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest. Critics have pointed out that some of his businesses have seen tailwinds from favorable policy decisions during his time in office. As reported, the SEC has approved Trump Media and Technology Group’s (TMTG) registration statement tied to a $2.3 billion Bitcoin treasury initiative. The June 13 filing covers 85 million shares, including 29 million linked to convertible notes.

Author: CryptoNews

2025/06/17

European Asset Manager CoinShares Becomes 8th Firm to Bet on Solana ETF Approval

European Asset Manager CoinShares Becomes 8th Firm to Bet on Solana ETF Approval

CoinShares, one of Europe’s leading digital asset managers, has filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission to launch a spot Solana (SOL) exchange-traded fund, marking the latest push by institutional players to gain exposure to the fast-growing blockchain asset class. The filing , submitted on June 13, outlines plans to list the CoinShares Solana ETF on Nasdaq. The fund would offer investors direct exposure to SOL, Solana’s native cryptocurrency, by tracking the CME CF Solana–Dollar Reference Rate. Coinbase Custody Trust and BitGo will act as custodians, storing the assets offline in cold storage. A portion of the holdings may also be staked through selected providers to earn rewards, according to the S-1 filing. Coinshares jumping into the Solana spot ETF race w new filing this morning. I think we are up to 8 now. pic.twitter.com/IqJxpSGICd — Eric Balchunas (@EricBalchunas) June 16, 2025 Major Asset Managers Bet on Solana, Though Approval May Take Time The move comes as a wave of asset managers, including Fidelity, 21Shares, Franklin Templeton, Grayscale, Bitwise and Canary Capital, filed or amended Solana ETF applications on the same day. VanEck, the first to propose a Solana ETF earlier this year, also submitted an updated filing. In total, eight firms have now entered the race, according to Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas. While interest in Solana ETFs has surged, regulatory approval remains uncertain. The SEC recently requested issuers to clarify how they will handle in-kind redemptions , a key operational component for crypto ETFs. The agency is reportedly open to allowing staking features in these products but has yet to signal any timeline for a decision. Analyst Pegs Solana ETF Odds at 70%, With Approval Expected Later This Year Bloomberg analysts have offered cautious projections. In February, ETF analyst Balchunas estimated a 70% chance of approval , though delays are expected. James Seyffart, a senior ETF analyst at Bloomberg, suggested any early approvals would likely not arrive before late June or early July, with a more probable window falling in early Q4 of 2025. Solana, often described as a faster and cheaper alternative to Ethereum, has gained significant traction among both developers and institutional investors. However, its volatility, regulatory uncertainty and security challenges continue to weigh on its path to mainstream adoption. CoinShares’ bid, while not guaranteed to succeed, mirrors the growing appetite for diversified crypto investment products in regulated markets. As the SEC reviews this latest round of filings, issuers and investors alike are watching closely for signals on how the regulator plans to handle the next generation of digital asset ETFs.

Author: CryptoNews

2025/06/17

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