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USDC
16/06/2025 Data Debrief
The data behind Circle’s $18B Valuation.Circle’s IPO debut on the New York Stock Exchange on June 5th captured market attention, with shares surging well beyond expectations and outperforming other major crypto listings. This special edition of our Data Debrief examines...
USDC
16/06/2025 Data Debrief
Traders position for potential SOL ETF.This week we’re talking all things Solana. As ETF issuers line up to launch funds tracking SOL the m...
Written by The Kaiko Research TeamCEX
09/06/2025 Data Debrief
Crypto ETFs enter Korea's political mainstreamSouth Korea has a new president, and it’s got big implications for crypto-related exchange-traded fu...
Written by The Kaiko Research Team
XRP
07/10/2024 Data Debrief
Market shrugs off longshot XRP filingBitcoin neared $64K in the early hours on Monday after strong jobs data in the US dispelled recession fears. Meanwhile, Bitwise filed for a spot XRP ETF, while the U.S. SEC appealed the $125mn fine in its four-year legal battle with XRP’s issuer. Elsewhere, Kraken launched a derivatives platform in Bermuda.
Written by The Kaiko Research TeamDerivatives
30/09/2024 Data Debrief
Options activity heats up ahead of jam packed Q4Altcoins joined the rally last week after China announced its largest stimulus package since the pandemic, boosting risk-on demand. In other news, BNY Mellon has received approval from the US SEC to offer crypto custody.
Written by The Kaiko Research TeamDerivatives
26/09/2024 Deep Dive
Navigating volatility in crypto marketsThis week, we’re looking at crypto options markets, focussing on implied volatility and what it tells us about market sentiment and risk perception.
Written by Adam Morgan McCarthyBitcoin
23/09/2024 Data Debrief
Fed's jumbo rate cut boosts risk-on sentimentBitcoin rose by more than 8% last week after the Fed kick-started its easing cycle with a surprise 50 basis points rate cut. The US SEC approved the listing and trading of options for BlackRock’s BTC ETF, and US Presidential candidate Kamala Harris stated that she would “encourage innovative technologies” such as digital assets.
Written by The Kaiko Research TeamBitcoin
16/09/2024 Data Debrief
Bitcoin's dominance over altcoinsBitcoin closed the week higher amid rising hopes for a jumbo rate cut at this week’s Fed meeting. Meanwhile, Donald Trump announced the launch of a DeFi platform today. Grayscale revealed the creation of its first closed-end XRP trust in the US, and trading platform eToro reached a $1.5 million SEC settlement.
Written by The Kaiko Research TeamMacro
09/09/2024 Data Debrief
Can a US rate cut reverse the September effect?Bitcoin’s price whipsawed following a disappointing US jobs data on Friday. In other news, Uniswap Labs settled charges from the CFTC over allegedly illegal leveraged and margined commodity trading, VanEck announced it will liquidate its ETH futures ETF, and the Fed issued a cease-and-desist order against crypto-friendly United Texas Bank.
Written by The Kaiko Research TeamLiquidity
29/08/2024 Deep Dive
Moving markets: liquidity and large sell ordersThis week, we’re going to take a closer look at liquidity in the context of BTC’s supply overhang. Namely, we’ll examine what to watch as Mt. Gox redistributions continue and governments sell their BTC holdings.
Written by Adam Morgan McCarthyMacro
19/08/2024 Data Debrief
Rate cuts unlikely to limit the appeal of tokenized TreasuriesCrypto markets whipsawed despite encouraging US inflation data last week. As of Q2’s end, Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley held significant positions in various Bitcoin ETFs, according to recent quarterly filings. Elsewhere, Binance settled its fine with India’s Financial Intelligence Unit, as it eyes a return to the Indian market.
Written by The Kaiko Research TeamCEX
12/08/2024 Data Debrief
How is crypto liquidity fragmentation impacting markets?Crypto markets are recovering from the recent sell-off. Meanwhile, the SEC vs. Ripple case ended with a $125 million fine. Collapsed lender Celsius is suing Tether for allegedly improper liquidation of 39,542 BTC. Brazil’s financial regulator approved a SOL spot ETF.
Written by The Kaiko Research TeamCEX
05/08/2024 Data Debrief
Fears of hard landing drive a sell-off in risk assetsBitcoin tumbled in tandem with equities on rising fears of a hard landing after weaker than expected US economic data. In other news, Morgan Stanley will allow its financial advisors to advise Bitcoin ETF investments starting this month.
Written by The Kaiko Research TeamCEX
29/07/2024 Data Debrief
The changing face of US exchange liquidityDespite the strong debut of spot ETH ETFs, last week, ETH closed the week in the red. BTC, on the other hand, rose after US Presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would create a Bitcoin stockpile if reelected. Senator Cynthia Lummis later announced a proposed bill for the US Treasury to buy 1 million BTC as a strategic reserve.
Written by The Kaiko Research TeamCEX
25/07/2024 Deep Dive
What's Behind Turkey's Booming Crypto Market?Welcome to the Deep Dive! This week, we take a closer look at the rapidly growing Turkish crypto market. We’ll focus on the exchange landscape and evolving crypto regulation in Turkey.
Written by Dessislava AubertEthereum
22/07/2024 Data Debrief
Will the launch of spot ETH ETF be sell the news event?BTC surged above $67K following a massive global IT outage, Joe Biden ended his reelection bid on Sunday night, Indian exchange WazirX halted trading at it experienced a $230 million hack.
Written by The Kaiko Research TeamETF
19/07/2024 Deep Dive
BTC ETF 의 현물 시장 영향이번 주 리포트에서는 비트코인(BTC) ETF가 현물 BTC 시장 구조에 미친 영향을 분석하겠습니다. 특히 거래 활동과 유동성 측면에서 BTC ETF가 어떤 변화를 야기했는지 확인해 보겠습니다.
Written by Adam Morgan McCarthyEthereum
15/07/2024 Data Debrief
ETH Spot Market Cools as Wait for ETF Launch IntensifiesU.S. inflation cooled further in June, bolstering the case for a September rate cut. BTC traded above $62K in the early hours of Monday, up nearly 11% over the past seven days. The SEC dropped its investigation into Paxos and BUSD on Thursday, while a voteto overturn President Biden’s veto of the SEC’s SAB 121 failed to reach the required majority in the House.
Written by The Kaiko Research TeamStablecoin
08/07/2024 Data Debrief
USDC leads demand for regulated stablecoinsLast week Bitcoin dropped below $54K for the first time since February as Mt Gox started repayments to creditors. In other news, stablecoin issuer Circle became MiCA-compliant and the German government has been selling BTC.
Written by The Kaiko Research Team
