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Vanguard Opens Platform to Bitcoin, XRP, Ethereum and Solana ETFs
Vanguard — previously known for avoiding cryptocurrencies — has reversed course and will now allow trading of crypto ETFs including Bitcoin, XRP, Ethereum and Solana. This signals growing acceptance of major digital-asset funds among big traditional finance players.
Crypto Markets Slump — Bitcoin Drops, Widespread Losses Across Top Coins
The broader crypto market took a hit: bitcoin fell as low as ~ $84,000 before rebounding a bit, and major altcoins also dropped. At one point almost all of the top 100 coins were down, reflecting widespread investor sell-offs and liquidity stress.
What’s Behind the Sell-off — Macroeconomic & Market Factors Weigh on Crypto
Analysts point to a combination of macroeconomic uncertainty, rising yields (especially in Japan), and leveraged positions being liquidated as key drivers of the crypto slump. In particular, turmoil in global bond markets and changing interest-rate expectations have rippled into crypto, hurting risk-assets like bitcoin and Ethereum.
Short-Term Bounce: Bitcoin Stabilizes Near $87,000 Amid Renewed Buying
After a rough drop, bitcoin showed signs of stabilization — trading around $86,900–$87,000. Ether (ETH) also saw partial recovery. This bounce suggests some renewed buying interest and slight easing of panic selling among traders.
Crypto-Heavy Firms Respond: Corporate Holders Launch Dollar Reserves Amid Downturn
Major firms heavily exposed to bitcoin — including those holding large BTC treasuries — are now setting up dollar-reserve funds to help protect dividend payments and manage risk as prices fall sharply from their 2025 peaks.
