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Wall Street ETF Inflows Offer Modest Relief for Bitcoin Amid Its “First Real Institutional Stress Test
Spot Bitcoin ETFs registered about $129 million in net inflows on Tuesday, offering a brief pause after a spate of withdrawals this month.
“The inflows momentarily stem selling pressure, but given the broader backdrop of heavy outflows throughout November, this looks more like a tactical reset than a sustainable rebound. The episode underscores how dependent Bitcoin’s price has become on institutional sentiment and how fragile that dynamic remains under macro or risk-off conditions.”
BitMine Buys $44 Million Ethereum
BitMine purchased roughly $44–44.3 million worth of ETH during a market dip.
“The move signals long-term confidence in ETH by a major treasury actor. In a climate of volatility and downward price pressure, such accumulation by a large player suggests that at least some institutions view current levels as attractive, possibly hinting that ETH could be seen as a strategic hold rather than a short-term trade.”Kalshi Doubles Valuation in Weeks Amid Prediction-Market Duopoly Bet With Polymarket
Kalshi doubled its valuation in a matter of weeks, in part due to its positioning alongside Polymarket in the prediction-market niche.
“The surge reflects renewed investor appetite for alternative crypto-adjacent products, in this case, speculative/event-based markets rather than pure tokens. As traditional crypto markets wobble under ETF stress and macro uncertainty, platforms like Kalshi may attract capital seeking differentiated, non-correlated exposure. That could reshape how some investors think about “crypto exposure” beyond just BTC/ETH.”Ethereum Block Gas Limit Raised Ahead of Fusaka Upgrade
Ethereum’s block gas limit has been increased (reportedly to ~60 million) in preparation for the upcoming Fusaka upgrade.
“Raising the block gas limit ahead of Fusaka suggests the network is preparing for increased throughput or activity. This could reduce transaction congestion and potentially lower fees, which may, in turn, improve user and developer confidence. In the broader context of institutional accumulation (e.g., BitMine) and network upgrades, this indicates that Ethereum’s fundamentals continue to strengthen even amid macro headwinds.”
📌 REMARKS OF THE WEEK
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🔐 CRYPTO UNLOCKS
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🎟️ EVENT OF THE WEEK
Global Blockchain Show 2025 Abu Dhabi
The Global Blockchain Show Abu Dhabi is the UAE’s most anticipated Web3 exhibition and conference, setting the stage for the region’s bold leap into blockchain innovation, enterprise integration, and regulatory leadership. Organized by VAP Group and powered by Times of Blockchain, this premier event will host 7,000+ attendees, 250+ global speakers, 350+ pioneering companies, and 300+ media representatives under one roof at a world-class venue.
Date Dec 10-11
💬 EXPERT OPINION
Bitcoin changes everything. When you realize that within a few years, all the gold in the world will be represented by just one string of code — that’s when you start to see the revolution.
📊 METRIC OF THE WEEK
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GLOSSARY CORNER The block gas limit is the maximum amount of gas that can be consumed by all transactions included in a single Ethereum block. Gas measures the computational work required to execute operations on the network. By adjusting the block gas limit, Ethereum can allow more or fewer transactions per block. Increasing it boosts network throughput but also increases the load on validators, since blocks become heavier and more resource-intensive to process. This makes the block gas limit a key parameter in balancing scalability, cost, and decentralization. | EDITOR’S CHOICE • The Infinite Machine: How an Army of Crypto-hackers Is Building the Next Internet with Ethereum (book) |
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