Tensions – Earlybirds Invest https://earlybirdsinvest.com Latest Crypto News Sun, 29 Jun 2025 13:47:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.7 https://i0.wp.com/earlybirdsinvest.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/cropped-New-Project-2024-12-17T235703.455.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Tensions – Earlybirds Invest https://earlybirdsinvest.com 32 32 240146708 Central Banks Reveal ‘Doubts’ About US Dollar Following Geopolitical Tensions – Here’s Which Currencies They’re Shifting Toward https://earlybirdsinvest.com/central-banks-reveal-doubts-about-us-dollar-following-geopolitical-tensions-heres-which-currencies-theyre-shifting-toward/ https://earlybirdsinvest.com/central-banks-reveal-doubts-about-us-dollar-following-geopolitical-tensions-heres-which-currencies-theyre-shifting-toward/#respond Sun, 29 Jun 2025 13:47:14 +0000 https://earlybirdsinvest.com/central-banks-reveal-doubts-about-us-dollar-following-geopolitical-tensions-heres-which-currencies-theyre-shifting-toward/

A new survey of central banks suggests growing skepticism about the future of the US dollar and its role in the global economy.

Analysts from the Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum (OMFIF) – an independent think tank organization concerned with central banking, economic policy and public investment – say there is a global shift away from the dollar and into other currencies, primarily the euro and the renminbi.

In the 2025 edition of its Global Public Investor report, which surveys 75 central banks around the world, OMFIF says there are clearly “growing questions over the dollar’s dominance in portfolios and public investors are seeking safe-haven assets.”

The survey notes that lately, euros have outshined dollars and among emerging markets, the renminbi has surfaced as a new favorite.

“The dollar is the only currency where net demand has fallen among central banks this year. This is
attributable to rising concerns about the US political environment, highlighted by 70% of respondents,
up from 31% last year, as well as geopolitics and US fiscal risks. The caution extends to global public funds – more than half think that US market exceptionalism will end.”

However, OMFIF notes that the dollar’s reserve currency status is not yet under threat, given that 80% of central banks surveyed said that the dollar still provides safety and liquidity, and that the “vast majority” expect the greenback to constitute over 50% of global reserves over the next decade.

Rather than a rapid “de-dollarization,” central banks are anticipating a “gradual currency diversification,” according to the report.

As to what’s driving the move away from the dollar, according to the survey, the US political environment under the Trump administration is “directly leading to doubts about the dollar.”

“This factor was selected by 70% of respondents as a discouraging factor for investing in dollar assets, more than double from a year ago. Linked to the recent political shift is the move towards trade protection and broader geopolitical uncertainty – which 60% flagged as an issue, up from 32% last year. Concerns about the fiscal outlook have also increased, with one central bank in Europe mentioning, ‘we are mindful of potential risks stemming from US fiscal imbalances’.”

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]]> https://earlybirdsinvest.com/central-banks-reveal-doubts-about-us-dollar-following-geopolitical-tensions-heres-which-currencies-theyre-shifting-toward/feed/ 0 44799 Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) Lead $1,240,000,000 of Inflows to Crypto Products Despite Geopolitical Tensions: CoinShares https://earlybirdsinvest.com/bitcoin-btc-and-ethereum-eth-lead-1240000000-of-inflows-to-crypto-products-despite-geopolitical-tensions-coinshares/ https://earlybirdsinvest.com/bitcoin-btc-and-ethereum-eth-lead-1240000000-of-inflows-to-crypto-products-despite-geopolitical-tensions-coinshares/#respond Mon, 23 Jun 2025 22:38:10 +0000 https://earlybirdsinvest.com/bitcoin-btc-and-ethereum-eth-lead-1240000000-of-inflows-to-crypto-products-despite-geopolitical-tensions-coinshares/

Digital asset management firm CoinShares says Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) are leading crypto products into another week of inflows.

According to its latest Digital Asset Fund Flows Weekly Report, CoinShares says that institutional crypto investment vehicles enjoyed over $1 billion in inflows last week alone, despite geopolitical tensions.

“Digital asset investment products recorded their 10th consecutive week of inflows, totaling US$1.24bn last week and pushing year-to-date (YTD) inflows to a new high of US$15.1bn.

However, the surge in activity earlier in the week tapered off in the latter half, likely due to the US Juneteenth holiday and emerging reports of US involvement in the Iran conflict.”

Source: CoinShares

Regionally, the US led internationally with $1.25 billion in inflows. Germany and Canada also provided $10.9 million and $20.9 million worth of inflows, respectively. Meanwhile, Hong Kong and Switzerland subtracted from the total with nearly $40 million in outflows combined.

Bitcoin led all inflows with $1.1 billion.

“… Despite the recent price correction, indicating that investors were buying on weakness. This sentiment was further supported by minor outflows from short-Bitcoin products, which totaled US$1.4m.”

ETH products experienced their ninth consecutive week of inflows. The current streak is the longest for Ethereum since 2021, reaching a cumulative total of $2.2 billion worth of inflows.

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]]> https://earlybirdsinvest.com/bitcoin-btc-and-ethereum-eth-lead-1240000000-of-inflows-to-crypto-products-despite-geopolitical-tensions-coinshares/feed/ 0 43738 Bitcoin whipsaws back to $104k after losing six-figures as Iran’s failed attack signals end of tensions https://earlybirdsinvest.com/bitcoin-whipsaws-back-to-104k-after-losing-six-figures-as-irans-failed-attack-signals-end-of-tensions/ https://earlybirdsinvest.com/bitcoin-whipsaws-back-to-104k-after-losing-six-figures-as-irans-failed-attack-signals-end-of-tensions/#respond Mon, 23 Jun 2025 21:48:46 +0000 https://earlybirdsinvest.com/bitcoin-whipsaws-back-to-104k-after-losing-six-figures-as-irans-failed-attack-signals-end-of-tensions/

Bitcoin (BTC) whipsawed below $100,000 at about 4 p.m. UTC on June 23 and reclaimed nearly $104,000 three hours later as traders processed news of an Iranian missile strike on a US air base in Qatar that caused no casualties.

As of press time, Bitcoin was trading at $103,801.74, up 4.5% over the past 24 hours after hitting an intraday low of around $99,500.

Iran fired a limited salvo at Al Udeid Air Base after Washington bombed three Iranian nuclear sites two days earlier. US officials said Tehran alerted Washington through back channels, allowing personnel to take cover. 

President Donald Trump confirmed the warning and called the response “very weak,” adding that the measured strike signaled an opening for de-escalation.

The absence of injuries blunted initial market anxiety. Bitcoin’s one-hour candle pierced $100,000 on high volume, then reversed as liquidity providers restored bid depth. By 7 p.m. UTC, the pair traded just below $104,000 on Binance order books, according to TradingView.

Range, leverage, and what to watch

Despite the recent volatility caused by escalating tensions in the Middle East, Bitcoin has shown resilience, trading above the six-figure level for the vast majority of it.

Bitfinex Alpha’s June 23 note called exchange-traded fund (ETF) inflows “remarkably stable,” arguing that spot funds now act as a programmatic floor. 

The report pegged the zone between $94,000 and $95,000 as critical support, and the range between $105,000 and $110,000 as near-term resistance. Until weekly inflows re-accelerate past $1.5 billion or a fresh macro catalyst emerges, analysts expect prices to oscillate inside that corridor.

Derivatives data support the view of contained volatility. Futures open interest stands near $52.8 billion and options near $43.4 billion. Combined interest remains elevated at roughly $96 billion but has retreated from the $114 billion peak after a $14 billion deleveraging flush last week. 

Funding rates now sit in a “healthier zone,” suggesting capital is rotating into longer-horizon positions instead of short-term punts. The report warned that a renewed build-up of crowded leverage could trigger sharp liquidations, yet current metrics imply a firmer base.

ETF flows remain the fulcrum. Steady or rising allocations, especially during US hours when most spot-driven discovery occurs, would favor retests of the $110,000 cap. Conversely, a sustained week of net outflows would mark the first serious sign of rotational risk and could drag BTC back toward the mid-$90,000s, particularly if accompanied by fresh geopolitical stress.

Bitcoin Market Data

At the time of press 10:21 pm UTC on Jun. 23, 2025, Bitcoin is ranked #1 by market cap and the price is up 4.76% over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin has a market capitalization of $2.07 trillion with a 24-hour trading volume of $59.35 billion. Learn more about Bitcoin ›

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At the time of press 10:21 pm UTC on Jun. 23, 2025, the total crypto market is valued at at $3.2 trillion with a 24-hour volume of $133.41 billion. Bitcoin dominance is currently at 64.72%. Learn more about the crypto market ›

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]]> https://earlybirdsinvest.com/bitcoin-whipsaws-back-to-104k-after-losing-six-figures-as-irans-failed-attack-signals-end-of-tensions/feed/ 0 43720 Digital Asset Funds Record 10th Straight Week of Inflows Despite Israel-Iran Tensions https://earlybirdsinvest.com/digital-asset-funds-record-10th-straight-week-of-inflows-despite-israel-iran-tensions/ https://earlybirdsinvest.com/digital-asset-funds-record-10th-straight-week-of-inflows-despite-israel-iran-tensions/#respond Mon, 23 Jun 2025 17:44:46 +0000 https://earlybirdsinvest.com/digital-asset-funds-record-10th-straight-week-of-inflows-despite-israel-iran-tensions/

Digital asset funds extended their weekly inflow streak to ten weeks, drawing $1.24 billion and lifting 2025’s cumulative inflows to a new peak of $15.1 billion.

That said, trading activity cooled toward the week’s end, which, according to CoinShares, is likely influenced by the Juneteenth observance in the US and reports of escalating American involvement in tensions with Iran.

Despite a recent market correction, Bitcoin saw $1.1 billion in inflows for the second straight week, which indicates that investors remain confident and are buying the dip. Further highlighting this optimism, short-bitcoin investment products experienced small outflows of $1.4 million, according to the latest edition of CoinShares’ Digital Asset Fund Flows Weekly Report.

Ethereum also maintained momentum as it logged its ninth consecutive week of inflows, with $124 million added. The latest figure pushed the total for this stretch to $2.2 billion. This marks Ethereum’s longest inflow streak since mid-2021.

A similar trend was seen across Solana and XRP, which gained $2.8 million and $2.7 million in new capital, respectively, in the past week. Meanwhile, Chainlink, Cardano, and Litecoin followed suit while posting smaller inflows of $0.6 million, $0.3 million, and $0.2 million, respectively.

On the other hand, multi-asset products recorded outflows of $5.8 million. Sui also witnessed outflows of $0.5 million.

The US led regional inflows with $1.25 billion, followed by smaller contributions from Canada with $20.9 million, Australia with $16.6 million, and Germany with $10.9 million. Offsetting these gains were outflows from Hong Kong and Sweden, which recorded $32.6 million and $14.9 million, respectively.

Brazil and Switzerland also saw capital exit, posting outflows of $9 million and $7.7 million during the same period.

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]]> https://earlybirdsinvest.com/digital-asset-funds-record-10th-straight-week-of-inflows-despite-israel-iran-tensions/feed/ 0 43690 As buyers control amid the tensions in the Middle East, buyers are nearly 5% surges https://earlybirdsinvest.com/as-buyers-control-amid-the-tensions-in-the-middle-east-buyers-are-nearly-5-surges/ https://earlybirdsinvest.com/as-buyers-control-amid-the-tensions-in-the-middle-east-buyers-are-nearly-5-surges/#respond Thu, 19 Jun 2025 20:22:51 +0000 https://earlybirdsinvest.com/as-buyers-control-amid-the-tensions-in-the-middle-east-buyers-are-nearly-5-surges/

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]]> https://earlybirdsinvest.com/as-buyers-control-amid-the-tensions-in-the-middle-east-buyers-are-nearly-5-surges/feed/ 0 42974 Bitcoin’s slide below $104k liquidates over $500M as war tensions escalate https://earlybirdsinvest.com/bitcoins-slide-below-104k-liquidates-over-500m-as-war-tensions-escalate/ https://earlybirdsinvest.com/bitcoins-slide-below-104k-liquidates-over-500m-as-war-tensions-escalate/#respond Tue, 17 Jun 2025 21:33:58 +0000 https://earlybirdsinvest.com/bitcoins-slide-below-104k-liquidates-over-500m-as-war-tensions-escalate/

Bitcoin (BTC) continued its pullback on June 17, sliding over 4% amid renewed military and political friction between Israel and Iran.

The flagship crypto fell to an intraday low of $103,300 before bulls stepped in to steady the price and push it back above $104,000,

As of press time, Bitcoin was trading at $104,439, down roughly 3.87% over the past 24 hours. Meanwhile, the wider crypto market fared relatively worse with a 6% average decline across the board. 

The impact on altcoins is highlighted by the nearly $508 million in liquidations in the past 24 hours, with over $167 million attributed to Ethereum (ETH) positions, according to Coinglass data.

ETH was trading at $2,471.72 as of press time, down 5.58% over the past 24 hours, while XRP was trading at $2.16 after a 6% decline. BNB saw significantly lower volatility over the same period and was down around 1.6% over the past day and trading at $647.77 as of press time.

Solana was down 5.6% and trading at $148.77 as of press time, while Cardano was down 5.6% to $0.6175.

Middle East tensions escalate

Price action was directly linked to the outbreak of fresh hostilities in the Middle East. Israel said its forces killed a senior Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commander in Tehran early on June 17.

This latest strike in a five-day exchange that has involved missiles, drones, and warnings to civilians.

In Washington, President Donald Trump posted that the US “knows where Iran’s Supreme Leader is hiding” and demanded Iran’s “UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER,” escalating rhetoric around possible US involvement.

Traders watch as the prospect of wider regional conflict instigates risk aversion across global assets, including crypto.

Viable hedge

Analysts recently highlighted Bitcoin’s relative strength, calling it a viable alternative to increase a hedge in portfolios.

Ecoinometrics found that adding a 10% Bitcoin sleeve to a classic 60/40 allocation lifted the past-year risk-adjusted return to 0.80 with a 14% gain, versus 0.62 and 12% for the same swap into gold. 

Fidelity strategists Chris Kuiper and Jurrien Timmer say that persistent inflation and policy uncertainty have weakened the hedging role of bonds, making scarce digital assets such as Bitcoin an increasingly favored ballast in diversified portfolios.

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At the time of press 10:13 pm UTC on Jun. 17, 2025, Bitcoin is ranked #1 by market cap and the price is down 3.85% over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin has a market capitalization of $2.08 trillion with a 24-hour trading volume of $58.21 billion. Learn more about Bitcoin ›

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At the time of press 10:13 pm UTC on Jun. 17, 2025, the total crypto market is valued at at $3.25 trillion with a 24-hour volume of $141.25 billion. Bitcoin dominance is currently at 63.90%. Learn more about the crypto market ›

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]]> https://earlybirdsinvest.com/bitcoins-slide-below-104k-liquidates-over-500m-as-war-tensions-escalate/feed/ 0 42592 Analysts predict a crash in Bitcoin prices as war tensions rise in the Middle East https://earlybirdsinvest.com/analysts-predict-a-crash-in-bitcoin-prices-as-war-tensions-rise-in-the-middle-east/ https://earlybirdsinvest.com/analysts-predict-a-crash-in-bitcoin-prices-as-war-tensions-rise-in-the-middle-east/#respond Tue, 17 Jun 2025 14:18:32 +0000 https://earlybirdsinvest.com/analysts-predict-a-crash-in-bitcoin-prices-as-war-tensions-rise-in-the-middle-east/

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That’s what Bitcoin’s recent price activity was As global uncertainty persists, it is characterized by a sharp swingespecially following the escalation of tension. Between Israel and Iran. After plunging in nearly 5% amid geopolitical tensions, Bitcoin managed to recover, bounced over $105,000, and is currently trading around $106,800.

The last 24 hours have been highlighted by Bitcoin recovery Again towards $108,000, However, escalating tensions in the Middle East make it more likely that they will crash quickly. This is in line with the outlook of crypto analysts who pointed out that Bitcoin could crash to $100,000.

Resistance band faces tests for bitcoin

According to Crypto analysts, TradingView platform Pejman_zwin, Bitcoin Hovering within the merging of resistance A short liquidation zone between $105,330 and $107,120. He notes that this range is not only a structural resistance zone, but also corresponds to accumulation short liquidation leverage areas.

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Essentially, this means that if this zone is challenged or broken, it is likely that price volatility will be enhanced. The chart also reveals that there is a possibility of a triangle pattern of contracts. This is a bearish continuation setup In the context of a larger revision.

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Source: Pejman Zwin from TradingView

According to analysts, if Bitcoin fails to make a compelling recovery of $106,600, the structure could shift from the triangle of correction to a urge five waves down. This causes a deeper retracement, especially since prices already form lower highs within the triangle. So the longer this resistance Bitcoin stays in range without breakout, the more likely it is to move rapidly downward.

Bearish and Bull Targets

If Bitcoin confirmed this breakdown, analysts looked at the first major targets around the lower boundary of the support zone, between $105,330 and $103,162. This zone is strengthened by monthly pivot points and overlaps with cumulative long clearing leverage regions. The 1-hour Candlestick Timeframe chart further highlighted a potential short setup from a reversal zone of nearly $107,100 and a forecast target of nearly $104,300.

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Additionally, the downside could reduce to $101,000 to the next support band, around $102,600 if liquidation pressure persists. Meanwhile, Payman pointed out that a sustained breakout above the $107,120 resistance line could launch a bullish reversal and push Bitcoin back towards a heavy resistance cluster above $108,000. Strong daily closures exceeding $108,000 You can cancel the bearish outlook. However, if it doesn’t break here, it could lead to rejection and another negative side movement.

Bitcoin is like that It began to show signs of bullishness, That price action remains vulnerable to rapid pullbacks, especially when tensions in the Middle East continue to unfold. At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading at $106,638, a 0.02% decrease over the past 24 hours. This calm price action illustrates the current nature of integration.

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BTC trading for $106,251 on 1D chart | Source: BTCUSDT on tradingView.com

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]]> https://earlybirdsinvest.com/analysts-predict-a-crash-in-bitcoin-prices-as-war-tensions-rise-in-the-middle-east/feed/ 0 42544 Bitcoin ETFs heat up with $1.7 billion inflows as Middle East tensions return https://earlybirdsinvest.com/bitcoin-etfs-heat-up-with-1-7-billion-inflows-as-middle-east-tensions-return/ https://earlybirdsinvest.com/bitcoin-etfs-heat-up-with-1-7-billion-inflows-as-middle-east-tensions-return/#respond Tue, 17 Jun 2025 13:47:36 +0000 https://earlybirdsinvest.com/bitcoin-etfs-heat-up-with-1-7-billion-inflows-as-middle-east-tensions-return/

Over the past seven trading days, spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $1.7 billion in total inflows, marking their strongest weekly streak in over a month.

The reversal from late May’s outflows culminated with escalating military tensions between Israel and Iran, indicating a shift in investor behavior toward Bitcoin in periods of geopolitical uncertainty.

Between June 10 and June 17, daily inflows averaged $244 million, with the largest daily inflow occurring on June 10 at $431.2 million.

Notably, BlackRock’s IBIT contributed nearly 80% of the week’s intake, while previously lagging funds such as ARKB and BITB, which also turned positive. This contrasts sharply with the outflows seen on May 29–30, when ETFs lost a combined $508 million.

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Table showing the inflows and outflows from spot Bitcoin ETFs from May 29 to June 16, 2025 (Source: Farside)

Bitcoin’s price remained remarkably resilient during this inflow wave. From June 10 to June 17, BTC rose from a low of $104,398 to over $108,000, briefly testing $109,000 before retreating slightly.

This stability came even as ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Iran were publicly dismissed and as regional media outlets reported growing military mobilization and civilian evacuations.

ETF inflows further spiked on June 13 and June 16 as news broke that Tehran was preparing for potential retaliation, with Trump calling on Iran to evacuate key sites.

The flows imply that institutional capital is stepping back into BTC exposure at elevated levels, possibly viewing Bitcoin as a speculative asset and part of a broader hedge strategy in a fragmented geopolitical landscape.

If the pattern holds, Bitcoin ETFs may continue to absorb capital in environments where traditional markets face regional shocks.

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]]> https://earlybirdsinvest.com/bitcoin-etfs-heat-up-with-1-7-billion-inflows-as-middle-east-tensions-return/feed/ 0 42541 XRP Leads Crypto Majors Gains as Bitcoin Continually Tested by Israel-Iran Tensions https://earlybirdsinvest.com/xrp-leads-crypto-majors-gains-as-bitcoin-continually-tested-by-israel-iran-tensions/ https://earlybirdsinvest.com/xrp-leads-crypto-majors-gains-as-bitcoin-continually-tested-by-israel-iran-tensions/#respond Tue, 17 Jun 2025 05:05:49 +0000 https://earlybirdsinvest.com/xrp-leads-crypto-majors-gains-as-bitcoin-continually-tested-by-israel-iran-tensions/

A fog of uncertainty continues to hang over global markets as crypto assets trade sideways, ahead of this week’s U.S. Federal Reserve meeting.

While equities briefly found their footing on Monday, crypto markets remained defensive after Friday’s $1.2 billion futures liquidation, which shook out overleveraged longs and sent altcoins sharply lower over the weekend.

Bitcoin rose above $108,000 in the U.S. morning session on Monday, then slid to as low as $106,500 due to profit-taking. However, buying activity later moved prices above $107,000 in the Asian morning hours on Tuesday.

BTC ETFs saw $1.4 billion in net inflows over the past week, reaffirming the role of spot products as price shock absorbers even during broader pullbacks.

Meanwhile, ether (ETH) rose 1.5% over 24 hours to $2,609, still trailing Bitcoin’s ETF-led strength. Solana’s SOL and Tron’s TRX remained firm, up 1.5% and 2.1% respectively, though the broader tone remains cautious among traders.

Gold and oil, both traditional safe-havens during geopolitical crises, surged in early trading after U.S. President Donald Trump unexpectedly called for the evacuation of Tehran in a statement from the G7 summit. That sparked a mini-rush into defensive assets.

Bitcoin, however, lagged the move in a familiar pattern, according to analysts.

“Bitcoin often shows a delayed reaction to macro trends, so while gold and oil are surging on geopolitical and inflationary pressures, BTC may take time to catch up,” said Eugene Cheung, Chief Commercial Officer at OSL, in a note to CoinDesk.

“However, if risk sentiment shifts and investors look for alternative stores of value, Bitcoin could see renewed momentum in the coming weeks if this week’s Fed meeting comes in as expected for investors.”

That expectation is now center stage. Markets are overwhelmingly pricing in a hold from the Fed, but attention will be focused on the tone and language of Chair Powell’s comments, particularly regarding inflation and tariffs.

“We’re expecting the Fed to hold rates steady this week as they wait to see how tariffs will affect the economy,” said Jeff Mei, COO at BTSE, in a Telegram message. “Inflation is easing and jobs are holding strong, so there’s no rush to cut or raise just yet. They’ll likely wait for more data before making any big moves later this year.”

Others see a subtle shift emerging, opining that a dovish pivot may not be announced outright, but the seeds could be planted.

“The Fed will likely see some dovish risk on the margin,” said Augustine Fan, Head of Insights at SignalPlus.

“The market will see whether the committee will use the recent string in downside inflation misses and weaker jobless claims to justify a more pronounced dovish pivot. We don’t expect a whole lot out of the meeting, and the near-term focus will remain on the Iran-Israel situation,” Fan said.

]]> https://earlybirdsinvest.com/xrp-leads-crypto-majors-gains-as-bitcoin-continually-tested-by-israel-iran-tensions/feed/ 0 42467 Crypto Products ‘Defy Geopolitical Tensions’ in Sudden $1,900,000,000 Inflow Rebound: CoinShares https://earlybirdsinvest.com/crypto-products-defy-geopolitical-tensions-in-sudden-1900000000-inflow-rebound-coinshares/ https://earlybirdsinvest.com/crypto-products-defy-geopolitical-tensions-in-sudden-1900000000-inflow-rebound-coinshares/#respond Tue, 17 Jun 2025 00:38:43 +0000 https://earlybirdsinvest.com/crypto-products-defy-geopolitical-tensions-in-sudden-1900000000-inflow-rebound-coinshares/

Institutional digital asset investment vehicles have enjoyed over $13 billion in inflows over the last nine weeks, according to leading global investment firm CoinShares.

In its latest Digital Asset Fund Flows Weekly Report, CoinShares finds that last week’s institutional digital asset inflows have risen compared to the numbers in previous weeks despite rising geopolitical uncertainty.

“Despite geopolitical concerns weighing on risk assets last week, digital assets remained resilient, attracting inflows alongside gold.

Digital asset investment products recorded US$1.9bn in inflows, marking the ninth consecutive week of inflows. This brings the total inflows during this run to US$12.9bn, while year-to-date (YTD) inflows have reached a new record of US$13.2bn.”

Source: CoinShares

Regionally, the US led internationally with $1.9 billion in inflows. Germany, Switzerland and Canada followed with $39.2 million, $20.7 million and $12.1 million in inflows, respectively.

“In contrast, Hong Kong and Brazil experienced outflows of US$56.8m and US$8.5m, respectively.”

Following two consecutive weeks of outflows, flagship crypto Bitcoin (BTC) is back on top with $1.3 billion in inflows.

Leading smart contract platform Ethereum (ETH) has been on an eight-week inflow streak, totalling to $2 billion, adding $583 million in inflows last week.

“Following a 3-week run of outflows, XRP saw US$11.8m in inflows, while Sui saw a further US$3.5m inflows.”

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