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Ether is Now the Largest Institutional Crypto Asset: Bybit Research

Ether is now the largest single asset held by institutions, with Bybit speculating that this may be because of an upward swing from the Dencun upgrade.Source link

Bitcoin Breaks $54,000 Barrier for First Time Since 2021, Eyes Historic Highs Ahead of Halving Event

The price of bitcoin has risen past the $54,000 threshold, now hovering at $54,446 per unit as of Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, at 2:37 p.m. Eastern Time (ET). This leading crypto asset has witnessed a growth of 4.5% in the last six hours, and over the previous month, bitcoin’s value has soared by 28.3% againstSource link

Bitcoin Funds Gain $600M as ETFs Remain Hot Despite Slight Slowdown

Crypto funds like the new Bitcoin ETFs continue to receive inflows—but at a slower rate than the torrent seen earlier this month.Source link

Potential Reprieve for Bitcoin Miners With Upcoming Difficulty Adjustment Following Record Hike

Bitcoin miners are set for a potential reprieve in three days, with the difficulty anticipated to decrease on Feb. 29. This follows the year’s most significant difficulty escalation of 8.24%, which occurred on Feb. 15. The upcoming adjustment is predicted to record a reduction of 2.5% to 3%, as block time intervals extend beyond theSource link

Bitcoin ETF High Volume Doesn’t Always Mean Heavy Buying: NYDIG

The "turnover ratio" offers an indication of the proportion of a fund's assets traded each day.Source link