outpace – Earlybirds Invest https://earlybirdsinvest.com Latest Crypto News Wed, 27 Aug 2025 01:22:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.9 https://i0.wp.com/earlybirdsinvest.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/cropped-New-Project-2024-12-17T235703.455.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 outpace – Earlybirds Invest https://earlybirdsinvest.com 32 32 240146708 ETH Continues to Outpace BTC Amid Biggest Bitcoin ETF Outflows in Months: Bitfinex Alpha https://earlybirdsinvest.com/eth-continues-to-outpace-btc-amid-biggest-bitcoin-etf-outflows-in-months-bitfinex-alpha/ https://earlybirdsinvest.com/eth-continues-to-outpace-btc-amid-biggest-bitcoin-etf-outflows-in-months-bitfinex-alpha/#respond Wed, 27 Aug 2025 01:22:45 +0000 https://earlybirdsinvest.com/eth-continues-to-outpace-btc-amid-biggest-bitcoin-etf-outflows-in-months-bitfinex-alpha/

Following a period of substantial inflows, U.S. spot Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are facing a season of major outflows. During this time, Bitcoin ETFs are leading, and these withdrawals are reflecting the price of the underlying asset.

Data reviewed by analysts at the crypto exchange Bitfinex revealed that investors withdrew at least $1.18 billion from spot Bitcoin ETFs last week. Their Ethereum counterparts saw fewer outflows, possibly due to the ongoing capital rotation into the altcoin market.

A Week of Consistent Outflows

Bitcoin ETFs have recorded net outflows of more than $1.5 billion over six consecutive trading days from August 15 to 22. The negative numbers came after a seven-day streak of inflows leading up to bitcoin’s latest all-time high (ATH) of over $124,000. Market experts believe the demand decline reflects a more measured appetite from investors at this stage in the bull cycle.

Within the same timeframe, Ethereum ETFs have also witnessed outflows exceeding $918 million; however, the negative streak did not continue beyond August 20. Despite these outflows, ETH proceeded to reach an ATH above $4,940 on August 24, although it had retraced at press time. Bitcoin, on the other hand, has been on a decline, tumbling by over $15,000 from top to bottom.

Investors’ risk-off approach to the Jackson Hole symposium exacerbated bitcoin’s decline; they de-risked their investments ahead of the meeting. Although the market took a dovish stance after the meeting, BTC could not maintain the bullish momentum. The leading digital asset slumped below $109,000 on Monday.

Institutions Support ETH Momentum

While BTC struggled to stay bullish, ETH was on the rise, driven by persistent accumulation from Ethereum treasury companies. These entities have been absorbing a significant portion of the selling pressure on ETH, reducing downside risk. They have provided meaningful support, with their consistency helping Ethereum ETFs to outpace their Bitcoin counterparts.

Interestingly, the ETH treasury company Bitmine Immersion Technologies has overtaken MARA Holdings to become the second-largest digital asset treasury. MARA is a Bitcoin mining firm. Such developments underscore ether’s new role as a liquidity driver for institutional markets.

While this week’s price momentum for BTC and ETH hinges on inflows from institutions and treasury companies, Bitfinex urges traders to keep their expectations low. This is because historically, risk asset ETFs often witness a slowdown in positive flows towards the end of summer in August and September.

SPECIAL OFFER (Sponsored)

Binance Free $600 (CryptoPotato Exclusive): Use this link to register a new account and receive $600 exclusive welcome offer on Binance (full details).

LIMITED OFFER for CryptoPotato readers at Bybit: Use this link to register and open a $500 FREE position on any coin!

]]> https://earlybirdsinvest.com/eth-continues-to-outpace-btc-amid-biggest-bitcoin-etf-outflows-in-months-bitfinex-alpha/feed/ 0 55294 Public companies outpace ETF buying with $47B in Bitcoin added this year https://earlybirdsinvest.com/public-companies-outpace-etf-buying-with-47b-in-bitcoin-added-this-year/ https://earlybirdsinvest.com/public-companies-outpace-etf-buying-with-47b-in-bitcoin-added-this-year/#respond Thu, 31 Jul 2025 13:04:14 +0000 https://earlybirdsinvest.com/public-companies-outpace-etf-buying-with-47b-in-bitcoin-added-this-year/

Publicly traded companies are outpacing US spot Bitcoin ETFs in BTC accumulation this year, according to newly compiled data from crypto platform CEX.IO.

Earlier this year, US spot Bitcoin ETFs controlled nearly $120 billion in assets, almost double the $65.8 billion held by public companies. However, corporate treasuries have since ramped up their Bitcoin purchases, narrowing the gap significantly.

Data from CEX.IO shows a 96% increase in corporate BTC holdings so far this year, compared to a 44% rise among ETFs. In dollar terms, public firms added $47.3 billion worth of Bitcoin to their reserves in 2025, surpassing the $31.7 billion in net inflows recorded by ETFs.

Bitcoin Treasury Companies vs ETFs
Bitcoin Treasury Companies vs ETFs (Source: CEX.IO)

One of the most active buyers this year is Strategy, the firm formerly known as MicroStrategy. Since January, Strategy has increased its Bitcoin exposure by over $12 billion to reinforce its long-standing position as a corporate leader in BTC accumulation.

Another notable player is Twenty One Capital, a digital asset firm backed by Cantor Fitzgerald, Tether, and SoftBank. Its Bitcoin holdings have climbed above $5 billion, reflecting the strong institutional interest in direct BTC ownership.

Meanwhile, Japanese firm Metaplanet has multiplied its BTC stash nearly sixfold this year to more than 17,000 BTC.

The rising influence of corporate treasuries in the Bitcoin market signals more than just portfolio diversification. Unlike ETFs, which offer liquid, custodial exposure, balance sheet holdings reflect a direct and less flexible commitment, often tied to long-term strategic views.

]]> https://earlybirdsinvest.com/public-companies-outpace-etf-buying-with-47b-in-bitcoin-added-this-year/feed/ 0 50689 Ether ETFs outpace Bitcoin for 6 straight days in rare flip https://earlybirdsinvest.com/ether-etfs-outpace-bitcoin-for-6-straight-days-in-rare-flip/ https://earlybirdsinvest.com/ether-etfs-outpace-bitcoin-for-6-straight-days-in-rare-flip/#respond Fri, 25 Jul 2025 08:11:02 +0000 https://earlybirdsinvest.com/ether-etfs-outpace-bitcoin-for-6-straight-days-in-rare-flip/

US investors poured more into spot Ether (ETH) exchange-traded funds than their Bitcoin counterparts over the last six trading days, as institutional interest in Ethereum surged this week. 

Spot Ether ETFs recorded a net inflow of nearly $2.4 billion in the past six trading days, far above spot Bitcoin ETFs, which recorded only $827 million during the same period, according to Farside Investors. 

Ether ETF inflows also outpaced Bitcoin ETFs for each of the last six trading days. 

Ether ETFs’ net inflow in the past six days hit $2.39 billion. Source: Farside Investors.

BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum ETF (ETHA) was the biggest beneficiary of the recent inflow, as the fund saw a net inflow of $1.79 billion, amounting to nearly 75% of the total inflow, during the six-day period.

ETHA recently became the third-fastest ETF to hit $10 billion in assets under management. It managed to accomplish this feat in 251 trading days.

Meanwhile, Fidelity Ethereum Fund (FETH) registered its best day on Thursday, with the fund witnessing a net inflow of $210 million. It beat its previous record by 4%, as the fund recorded a net inflow of $202 million on Dec. 10, 2024.

Related: Bitcoin, Ether ETFs clock second-biggest day of inflows on record

Institutional demand for ETH has been picking up in recent weeks.

BitMine Immersion Technologies bought ETH worth $2 billion in the past 16 days, which propelled the company to become the largest corporate holder of ETH.

Currently, companies that hold ETH in their respective treasuries hold 2.31 million ETH, which amounts to 1.91% of ETH’s circulating supply, according to Strategic Ether Reserves.

Galaxy Digital CEO Michael Novogratz has predicted that the price of ETH will touch $4,000. He further said that ETH will outperform BTC in the next six months.

Novogratz pointed out that both BitMine Immersion Technologies and SharpLink Gaming have bought large amounts of ETH that can create a supply shock.

US Bitcoin ETFs break inflow streak

On Monday, spot Bitcoin ETFs broke a 12-day inflow streak, as BTC ETFs collectively saw a net outflow of $131 million. Before Monday, the 12-day net inflow collectively stood at $6.6 billion.

Swissblock research expects this trend to continue, as the research firm said, “ETH is rotating into leadership as the next leg of the cycle unfolds.”

Magazine: Robinhood’s tokenized stocks have stirred up a legal hornet’s nest

]]> https://earlybirdsinvest.com/ether-etfs-outpace-bitcoin-for-6-straight-days-in-rare-flip/feed/ 0 49560 Mainland China chipmaking capacity set to outpace Taiwan by 2030 https://earlybirdsinvest.com/mainland-china-chipmaking-capacity-set-to-outpace-taiwan-by-2030/ https://earlybirdsinvest.com/mainland-china-chipmaking-capacity-set-to-outpace-taiwan-by-2030/#respond Sun, 06 Jul 2025 14:55:29 +0000 https://earlybirdsinvest.com/mainland-china-chipmaking-capacity-set-to-outpace-taiwan-by-2030/

Mainland China chipmaking capacity is accelerating, now poised to become the world’s leading semiconductor foundry hub by 2030, and overtaking Taiwan in total capacity, according to the latest projections from Yole Group. Chinese dominance in this field is fueled by the country’s push to manufacture its own tech as U.S. export restrictions continue to ramp up.

China’s rapid rise in semiconductor manufacturing

Yole Group forecasts that China’s share of global foundry capacity will rise to 30% by 2030, up from 21% in 2024. In contrast, Taiwan, the current leader, held a 23% share last year. China’s foundry expansion has already propelled it past South Korea (19%), Japan (13%), and the U.S. (10%) in capacity rankings.

According to the South China Morning Post, the acceleration is fueled by massive state investment in China chipmaking notably through the China Integrated Circuit Industry Investment Fund (“Big Fund”), which has nurtured national champions like SMIC and Hua Hong Semiconductor.

In 2024 alone, China’s monthly wafer production jumped 15% year-on-year, with local chipmakers accounting for 15% of global foundry capacity, a figure set to rise substantially by the decade’s end. The construction of new semiconductor fabrication plants, such as Huahong’s 12-inch facility in Wuxi, compounds the scale and speed of China’s manufacturing ramp-up.

Geopolitical tensions and Taiwan’s export crackdown

China’s doubling down in this area comes at a time of rising geopolitical pressures. Just three weeks ago, Taiwan imposed strict new export controls targeting Chinese firms like Huawei and SMIC, effectively blacklisting them from accessing advanced Taiwanese semiconductor technologies.

As CryptoSlate reported, this move aligns Taiwan more closely with U.S. policy and aims to close loopholes exploited by Chinese companies to circumvent existing sanctions. The updated rules require government approval for any high-tech exports to the blacklisted entities, further isolating China’s chip sector from cutting-edge global supply chains.

China chipmaking: implications for the AI and crypto sectors

The outcome of this capacity race impacts both the AI and crypto industries. Semiconductors are the backbone of AI model training and inference, as well as crypto mining operations. Despite export bans, Chinese firms like Huawei and SMIC are developing competitive AI chips, but the loss of access to leading-edge Taiwanese tech could slow their progress and increase reliance on domestic innovation.

For the crypto sector, chip supply constraints can directly impact mining efficiency and network security. U.S. and Taiwanese restrictions have already raised operational costs for Chinese mining firms. If China succeeds in scaling its foundry capacity and closing the technology gap, it could stabilize domestic supply for crypto miners and AI developers, potentially reshaping the competitive landscape for both sectors.

]]> https://earlybirdsinvest.com/mainland-china-chipmaking-capacity-set-to-outpace-taiwan-by-2030/feed/ 0 46102 Crypto cards outpace banks in micro-spending in Europe: Report https://earlybirdsinvest.com/crypto-cards-outpace-banks-in-micro-spending-in-europe-report/ https://earlybirdsinvest.com/crypto-cards-outpace-banks-in-micro-spending-in-europe-report/#respond Sat, 28 Jun 2025 12:10:53 +0000 https://earlybirdsinvest.com/crypto-cards-outpace-banks-in-micro-spending-in-europe-report/

Crypto cards are beating traditional banks in Europe when it comes to small purchases, with 45% of crypto-linked card transactions under 10 euros ($11.7) — a category where cash has historically dominated.

According to a report by CEX.IO shared with Cointelegraph, crypto card holders are showing spending patterns that mirror traditional bank card users while embracing online payments at a faster pace.

The report noted a 15% rise in newly ordered CEX.IO crypto cards across Europe in 2025, signaling growing interest as more Europeans turn to digital assets for everyday payments.

Furthermore, while European Central Bank data shows 21% of all card payments across the euro area are online, CEX.IO’s figures reveal crypto card users already conduct 40% of their transactions on the internet — nearly double the average.

Related: Kraken taps Mastercard to launch crypto debit cards in Europe, UK

Crypto cards used for everyday spending

Spending patterns show crypto cardholders are using their cards for everyday spending. According to CEX.IO data, groceries make up 59% of purchases, near the ECB’s 54% benchmark, while dining and bars account for 19%, above the average for in-person food and drink spending.

Notably, the average crypto card transaction sits at 23.7 euros ($27.8) compared to 33.6 euros ($39) for bank cards, based on Q1 2025 Mastercard data.

Crypto card spending distribution. Source: CEX.IO

“What we’re seeing in Europe is that crypto card users aren’t just experimenting with new tech — they’re showing us what everyday spending might look like in a truly cashless future,” said Alexandr Kerya, vice president of Product Management at CEX.IO.

“With average card payment volume rising 24% in just the last month, this shift is clearly gaining momentum,” he added.

The data further shows that stablecoins power 73% of transactions, with other major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH), Litecoin (LTC) and Solana (SOL) also being used for groceries, dining and transportation.

Cryptocurrencies used for purchases. Source: CEO.IO

The trend is consistent across other providers. For instance, Oobit reported strong spending on everyday essentials among European users, while Crypto.com noted similarly high volumes in online shopping transactions.

Related: Floki, Mastercard launch 13-crypto debit card in Europe

Barclays to block crypto purchases on credit cards

Despite the surge in crypto card adoption, Barclays has announced plans to ban crypto transactions on its Barclaycard credit cards. The bank cited fears of customers falling into unmanageable debt due to crypto market volatility and highlighted the lack of investor protections in the sector.

Barclays explained that crypto asset purchases carry no recourse through the Financial Ombudsman Service or the Financial Services Compensation Scheme if something goes wrong, leaving consumers exposed.

Magazine: GENIUS Act reopens the door for a Meta stablecoin, but will it work?

]]> https://earlybirdsinvest.com/crypto-cards-outpace-banks-in-micro-spending-in-europe-report/feed/ 0 44610 USDT supply surpasses $150 billion as stablecoins outpace mainstream giants Visa, PayPal https://earlybirdsinvest.com/usdt-supply-surpasses-150-billion-as-stablecoins-outpace-mainstream-giants-visa-paypal/ https://earlybirdsinvest.com/usdt-supply-surpasses-150-billion-as-stablecoins-outpace-mainstream-giants-visa-paypal/#respond Tue, 13 May 2025 05:37:26 +0000 https://earlybirdsinvest.com/usdt-supply-surpasses-150-billion-as-stablecoins-outpace-mainstream-giants-visa-paypal/

Tether USD (USDT) has surpassed $150 billion in circulating supply amid stablecoins averaging over $521 billion in weekly transfer volumes in 2025,

The metrics posted by the leading stablecoin are well above the combined weekly volumes of Visa and PayPal, which averaged $319 billion and $32 billion, respectively.

Tether described the milestone as the culmination of over a decade of development since its 2014 launch, attributing the growth to global demand for USDT from over 400 million users. 

USDT now represents 63% of the total stablecoin supply, nearly $238 billion as of May 12.

Growing volumes

Artemis data shows the growing dominance of stablecoins in transactional finance. During the week of Jan. 20, stablecoins processed approximately $654.9 billion, exceeding the combined Visa and PayPal volume of $351.2 billion by more than $303.7 billion. 

Other weeks with large spreads included Jan. 13 ($282.1 billion), Jan. 6 ($278.9 billion), Jan. 27 ($266.3 billion), and Feb. 3 ($242.5 billion), demonstrating a consistent margin of leadership during the start of the year.

On average, stablecoins moved $521.3 billion in weekly value throughout 2025, surpassing Visa by 63% and outpacing PayPal by over 1,500%.

The momentum is boosted by traditional financial companies recent push into the stablecoin sector due to expectations of a friendlier regulatory environment under President Donald Trump’s administration.

Adapting to the market

This strong performance comes after stablecoins reached $24.6 trillion in transfer volume last year, surpassing Visa and Mastercard combined volumes by 7.7%.

However, the traditional payments landscape giants are quickly adapting to this new reality and contributing to these developments.

Visa announced a platform to help banks tokenize fiat currencies in October 2024, resulting in more stablecoins. Moreover, the payment firm recently launched stablecoin-powered cards in Latin America.

Meanwhile, Mastercard reported to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) the tokenization of 30% of its 2024 transactions. Like Visa, Mastercard also announced a card that allows users to make payments with stablecoins.

PayPal launched its stablecoin, the PayPal USD (PYUSD), in August 2023. After surpassing $1 billion in circulating supply in August 2024, PYUSD’s market cap slowly slid below $450 million in December of the same year.

However, PYUSD adoption recently picked up, climbing 95% since February to nearly $930 million as of May 12.

Mentioned in this article
]]> https://earlybirdsinvest.com/usdt-supply-surpasses-150-billion-as-stablecoins-outpace-mainstream-giants-visa-paypal/feed/ 0 35932