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📊 Altcoin ETF Flows Start to Diverge: ETH Stabilizes, XRP Gains Momentum
US spot Ether ETFs just broke a seven-day outflow streak, posting $84.6M in net inflows in a single session. This comes after more than $700M exited $ETH products last week, suggesting selling pressure may be easing rather than accelerating.
Cumulative ETH ETF inflows now sit near $12.5B, marking one of the strongest daily reversals this month. While price action remains fragile, flows hint at stabilization rather than panic.
At the same time, XRP ETFs continue to outperform on consistency. Products tied to $XRP recorded $43.9M in net inflows, their strongest day since early December. Notably, XRP ETFs have not seen a single outflow day since launch, pushing cumulative inflows above $1.1B.
Unlike ETH, XRP demand appears incremental and deliberate. Instead of fast rotations, flows suggest gradual positioning - treating XRP more as a strategic allocation than a short-term trade.
🔍 Altcoin ETF landscape is fragmenting
Beyond ETH and XRP, capital allocation is becoming more selective:
• Solana ETFs continue to attract steady inflows, lifting cumulative totals to ~$750M, though volumes remain smaller than XRP. • Chainlink ETFs added modest but consistent inflows, now totaling ~$58M, reflecting low speculation and longer-term positioning. • Dogecoin ETFs, by contrast, remain flat, with minimal inflows and declining traded volume.
🧠 The bigger picture
Despite pockets of strength, last week still saw nearly $1B in global crypto ETP outflows, driven mainly by Bitcoin and Ether funds. Regulatory delays and large-holder selling continue to cap upside.
Still, the divergence is notable: not all altcoins are being treated equally anymore. ETF flows are starting to reflect conviction - not just exposure.
$SUI remains under pressure but is starting to stabilize around the 1.40 support zone. Price action is tightening with smaller candles, showing reduced volatility and selling strength. If this level continues to hold, a short-term bounce toward the 1.46–1.50 area is possible; otherwise, SUI may continue to move sideways before a clearer direction emerges.
J.P. Morgan is preparing to enter the crypto $BTC trading race.
The bank is reportedly exploring the launch of crypto asset trading for its clients, marking another major step by traditional finance into digital assets.
🔹 J.P. Morgan’s balance sheet: ~$4 trillion 🔹 Potential access to massive institutional and private client flows 🔹 Signals growing demand for regulated crypto exposure inside big banks
If confirmed, BlackRock may soon face a serious competitor in the institutional crypto arena.
The U.S. Federal Reserve plans to open limited payment accounts for crypto and fintech firms in 2026. The Fed launched a public consultation on “skinny master accounts” Crypto companies could gain restricted access to central bank payment systems A simplified approval framework aims to support innovation while managing risk
While Bitcoin stays independent by design, crypto infrastructure is steadily integrating into the core financial system. Regulators are shifting from resistance to controlled adoption especially in payments and settlement.
🤔 A New CFTC Chair: What Does It Mean for Crypto and $BTC ?
Michael Selig has officially been sworn in as the new Chair of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), replacing Acting Chair Caroline Pham. Selig is widely seen as a supporter of clearer and more structured crypto $BTC regulation.
He previously worked on digital asset policy and served as Chief Counsel to the SEC’s Crypto Task Force, giving him deep experience at the intersection of regulation and innovation.
In a statement following his swearing-in, Selig emphasized his intention to support innovation in areas such as cryptocurrency and blockchain, while avoiding “regulation by enforcement.”
Why this matters for crypto? Signals a shift toward clearer, more predictable regulatory frameworks Reduces uncertainty for crypto businesses and institutional players Suggests a more collaborative approach between regulators and the crypto industry
Overall, Selig’s appointment is viewed as a potentially positive development for the crypto market, especially for projects seeking regulatory clarity and long-term growth in the U.S.
$XRP XRP’s social sentiment is growing more negative, a pattern that historically often precedes price rallies as retail skepticism builds, according to Santiment.
🇺🇸 ETF Flow Update (Dec 22): A notable shift in investor appetite while spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded net outflows of -142.19M, altcoins saw a wave of fresh inflows.
•ETH led with +84.59M •$XRP followed with +43.89M •$SOL added +7.47M
Interesting rotation as capital moves from BTC into major alts possibly signaling growing confidence in broader market participation.
$SOL is trading near $120, showing continued weakness after repeated lower highs and a fresh breakdown from the recent range. Sellers remain in control for now, but this zone is an important support—any strong hold here could trigger a relief bounce, while losing it may open the door for further downside before buyers step back in.