
Crypto Funds Shed $1.07 Billion, Ending Six-Week Inflow Streak
Crypto ETPs recorded $1.07B in outflows last week, the third-largest of 2026. BTC lost $982M, ETH $249M. XRP and SOL bucked the trend with inflows.

Crypto ETPs recorded $1.07B in outflows last week, the third-largest of 2026. BTC lost $982M, ETH $249M. XRP and SOL bucked the trend with inflows.

Bitcoin Depot filed Chapter 11 in Texas, shut down 9,000 ATMs. BTM shares crashed 71%. CEO cited unsustainable regulatory pressure on the crypto ATM model.

Grayscale filed its second S-1 amendment for GBNB, VanEck its fifth for VBNB. Bloomberg Seyffart says BNB could become the next approved spot ETF in the US.

Trade.xyz launched the first SpaceX pre-IPO perp on Hyperliquid at a $1.78T reference valuation. HYPE rallied 7% while Bitcoin dropped to $76,700.

Michael Saylor posted his traditional BTC purchase signal on May 17. Strategy also launched a campaign urging retail STRC shareholders to vote before June 8.

Bitcoin fell below $79K on macro fears. BTC is closely tracking the Russell 2000 index, not gold. Iran uncertainty, Beijing summit and Treasury yields weigh.

SBI Securities, Rakuten, and Nomura are racing to bring crypto investment trusts to Japan's retail market. FSA targets 2028 for regulatory approval.

Italy's largest bank grew crypto holdings from $100M to $235M in Q1 2026. First-ever Ethereum and XRP buys. Solana position nearly eliminated.

Strategy filed to repurchase $1.5B in 2029 convertible notes. Saylor hinted the company may sell Bitcoin from its 818,869 BTC portfolio if needed.