Bitcoin ETPs face worst 2026 outflow as $1.67B leaves crypto funds: CoinShares

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Crypto ETPs see $1.67 billion in outflows as the US dominates selling, Bitcoin funds log a record 2026 exit, and altcoin participation narrows sharply across markets, according to CoinShares.

Bitmex co-founder Arthur Hayes has publicly challenged investor Kyle Samani to a $100,000 charitable wager that Hyperliquid’s HYPE token will outperform any other current top-ten cryptocurrency through the end of 2026. A Public Dare With Charity on the Line Hayes laid down the gauntlet in a post addressed directly to Samani, proposing “a gentleman’s charitable […]

Confidence around Bitcoin’s long-term outlook continues to build as the market looks ahead to 2026. Analysts point to increased institutional adoption, tighter supply dynamics, and growing acceptance of Bitcoin as a store of value as reasons the flagship cryptocurrency could continue climbing. At the same time, a different conversation is gaining momentum—whether emerging AI-focused tokens […] The post Bitcoin Bull Case Strengthens for 2026, but Analysts Say AI Tokens Like Ozak AI May Deliver Higher ROI appeared first on Live Bitcoin News.

The post British Pound: UK faces tighter policy and sticky inflation – BNP Paribas appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. BNP Paribas expects UK economic growth to slow to 0.7% in 2026 from 1.4% in 2025, with quarterly momentum dropping to about 0.1%. Inflation is projected to rise to 3.4% before easing only gradually, keeping it above the BoE target. Monetary policy is seen tightening by 50 bps in 2026, while 10-year gilt yields stay elevated before falling to 4.30% in 2027. Growth slowdown and delayed relief for gilt yields “Economic activity is expected to slow down in 2026, with growth limited to 0.7% after 1.4% in 2025; following a forecasted +0.4% q/q in Q1, the average quarterly pace would fall to around +0.1%.” “This slowdown would occur against a backdrop of renewed inflationary pressures triggered by the war in Iran: inflation would reach 3.4% y/y before easing only gradually to 3.23% y/y in 2027, remaining well above BoE’s target.” “In this context, and contrary to the initial

CertiK says May is the third month so far in 2026 to record crypto losses under $100 million.

The post Every Bitcoin Cycle Has Followed the Same Pattern appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Analyst CryptoTice says every Bitcoin cycle follows three years of gains and one year of decline without exception. Past bottom callers were wrong in 2018 and 2022, suggesting late 2026 remains the next true low to watch. A technical retest of Bitcoin’s old all-time high mirrors the 2020 setup that triggered a massive four-fold price surge. Bitcoin’s next major market bottom could be months away, according to a growing body of on-chain and cycle analysis.  A recurring fractal pattern in Bitcoin’s price history is pointing to late 2026 as a critical low. Adding to this, fresh exchange reserve data from Binance is showing early signs of selling pressure.  Together, these signals are painting a cautious picture for traders watching the market closely right now. Cycle Fractal Pattern Points to Late 2026 Bottom Crypto analyst CryptoTice recently outlined a consistent pattern running through every

The post XRP Inflows to Binance Fall to Lowest Level Since Early 2026 as Holding Sentiment Grows appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. TLDR: XRP inflows to Binance dropped to just 215 million XRP in May, the lowest recorded since early 2026. The steady decline in inflows since Q2 began reflects reduced short-term selling intent among XRP holders. Historically low exchange inflows may point to tightening short-term supply, supporting steadier price action. Analyst Ali Charts watches $1.34 channel support, with upside targets set at $1.37 and $1.40 for XRP. XRP inflows to Binance dropped sharply in May, reaching their lowest level since the start of 2026. Data shows only 215 million XRP moved to the exchange during the month. That figure carries an estimated value of roughly $292 million. The decline came alongside continued uncertainty across the broader cryptocurrency market. Analysts are now watching what this shift could mean for near-term price behavior. Declining Exchange Inflows Po