Coinshares Bitcoin ETF

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Market cap $802K

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and ether. While both are considered to be high-risk when it comes to investing, the two have foundational differences that investors should know.

On today's episode of CNBC Crypto World, crypto markets are on pace to outperform Wall Street despite a Wednesday pullback driven by hotter-than-expected wholesale data. Also, the SEC and CFTC issue joint guidance on the regulatory classification of crypto assets.

There's no arguing with the data. Bitcoin and the related ETFs providing spot exposure to the largest cryptocurrency are saddled with year-to-date losses, extending bearishness that started last year.

Money has flowed out of gold funds recently. And money has flowed into Bitcoin funds since then.

Major cryptocurrencies were down ahead of Wednesday's Fed rate decision. Investors will pay close attention to official statements.

US-based spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds are once again attracting steady inflows, signalling a shift in institutional behaviour as crypto markets regain momentum. The latest data shows that capital has entered these funds for six straight sessions, marking the longest run of inflows since October last year.

Cryptocurrency stocks surged early Monday as bitcoin eclipsed its $74,000 level for the first time since early February.

ProShares' Simeon Hyman is highlighting a bullish bitcoin trend.

Bitcoin ( CRYPTO: BTC ) and the S&P 500 are the two most common places people put money when they want long-term growth.

After sliding in value for months, Bitcoin has reversed course as a result of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Just one year ago, Bitcoin was widely viewed as a potential safe asset.