Today's Highlights
- Bitcoin ETF Outflows: Spot BTC ETFs saw $109M net outflows yesterday, marking 3 consecutive days of withdrawals.
- Fed Rate Probability: 57% chance of a 25-basis point cut in May (CME FedWatch Tool).
Binance Announcements:
- FORTH/USDT perpetual contracts launching April 8
- 14 tokens delisting April 16 (BADGER, BAL, BETA, CREAM, CTXC, ELF, FIRO, HARD, NULS, PROS, SNT, TROY, UFT, VIDT)
- Teucrium's XXRP ETF: First 2x leveraged XRP ETF debuts in US markets.
Market News
Regulatory Developments
SEC Crypto Roundtable Agenda
The SEC will host "Between Blocks & Hard Places: Tailoring Regulation for Crypto Trading" on April 11, featuring Uniswap Labs, Coinbase, and NYSE representatives. Commissioner Hester Peirce noted this series aims to clarify crypto regulations.
Galaxy Digital's Nasdaq Listing
Approved SEC S-4 registration signals Galaxy's transition from Cayman Islands to Delaware, with Nasdaq trading ("GLXY") expected mid-May.
Macro Perspectives
Trade Policy Impacts
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce considers lawsuit to block new tariffs
- Euronext CEO estimates $10T global market cap erosion post-tariff announcements
- Fisher Investments' Ken Fisher calls tariffs "economically illiterate," predicts 1998-style rebound
Matrixport Analysis
USDCNY nearing key resistance may signal BTC uptrend, reminiscent of 2015 RMB devaluation correlation.
Project Updates
Ethereum Foundation
Transferred 1,000 ETH ($1.58M) to multisig address—total 12,150 ETH distributed since 2021.
Coinbase Delistings
GUSD and GYEN trading pairs will be removed May 7 due to compliance review.
World Liberty Financial
Proposes USD1 airdrop to WLFI holders for system testing.
Key Metrics
Token Prices
PROS (-54%), FIRO (-52%), BETA (-51%), CREAM (-51%) plunge post-Binance delisting notice.
USDC Movement
510M USDC burned across Ethereum transactions today.
Bitcoin Activity
Dormant wallet moved 365 BTC ($29M) after 10-year inactivity.
Funding Rounds
| Company | Amount Raised | Lead Investors | Valuation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Runway (AI Video) | $308M | General Atlantic | $3B |
| Sats Terminal (BTC DeFi) | $1.7M | Coinbase Ventures, Draper | N/A |
| Cap (Stablecoins) | $11M | Franklin Templeton | N/A |
| P2P.me (Crypto-Fiat) | $2M | Multicoin Capital | N/A |
FAQs
Q: Why are Bitcoin ETFs experiencing outflows?
A: Market uncertainty around Fed policy and profit-taking after Q1 rallies contributed to $226B GBTC withdrawals since January.
Q: Which Binance tokens are most affected by delisting?
A: PROS, FIRO, BETA and CREAM saw >50% drops within hours of the announcement.
Q: How does the XXRP ETF work?
A: Teucrium's 2x Long Daily XRP ETF (XXRP) uses derivatives to deliver double XRP's daily price movement—a high-risk product with 1.85% fees.
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Q: What's the significance of USDCNY resistance for BTC?
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