Bitcoin, ether surge as Trump urges Congress to pass crypto Clarity Act

Market sentiment in cryptocurrencies was supported by Trump's plans to buy sizable amounts of Bitcoin as he affirmed his support for the industry. "Investors should now be positioning for a move to $100,000 by year-end 2026," said Geoffrey Kendrick, global head of digital assets research at Standard Chartered.

CNBC • Aug 20, 2026

Crypto comeback? Bitcoin, ethereum are headed for their best day in months as investors flock to hard assets

After months of slumber, digital currencies are waking up, with bitcoin and ethereum shooting higher on Thursday, as traders credited President Donald Trump's crypto-bill initiative and the disturbance in bond markets for helping to revive momentum in the hard-hit space.

Market Watch • Aug 20, 2026

Trump to host crypto executives as SEC weighs regulations

President Donald Trump will host cryptocurrency executives at the White House on Wednesday as U.S. financial regulators this week prepare to advance their framework for ​certain digital assets, according to media reports.

Reuters • Aug 19, 2026

There Is 'Overwhelming Demand' for Crypto ETFs, Mitchnick Says

Robert Mitchnick, head of digital assets at BlackRock, joins Isabelle Lee and Eric Balchunas on "Bloomberg ETF IQ." Hackers have stolen more than $130 million worth of Bitcoin from thousands of supposedly secure cold wallets in recent days.

Bloomberg Markets and Finance • Aug 10, 2026

Which ETF Gets Investors Better Ether Performance in 2026: VanEck or iShares?

iShares Ethereum Trust ETF maintains significantly larger assets under management at $4.9 billion compared to $87.6 million for the VanEck fund VanEck Ethereum ETF offers a lower expense ratio of 0.20%, providing a cost advantage over the 0.25% fee for the iShares trust Both funds track Ether directly and have recorded nearly identical performance and volatility since their launches

The Motley Fool • Jul 16, 2026

How to Get Crypto Exposure Without Owning Crypto Directly

Spot or index ETFs are good ways for ordinary investors to add cryptocurrencies to their portfolios, and there are higher-end options for the wealthy.

WSJ • Jun 7, 2026

Ethereum ETFs Bled $430M as ETH Loses $2,200 Support

Ethereum ( CRYTPO: ETH ) just closed its fourth losing week in a row, sliding to $2,128 and breaking the $2,200 support that held all through April.

24/7 Wall Street • May 21, 2026

XRP News: GraniteShares Just Delayed Its 3x XRP ETFs to May 7

GraniteShares' 3x Long and 3x Short XRP ETFs were supposed to launch on NASDAQ today, April 23.

24/7 Wall Street • Apr 23, 2026

Here's how the Iran conflict may have helped crypto prices recover, even as stocks struggle

Investors exposed to cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin and ether have been on a wild ride over the past year.

Market Watch • Mar 12, 2026

Ethereum ETFs: Short-Term Risk-Off Environment Does Not Interfere With Long-Term Bullish Thesis

The Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust ETF (ETH) stands out for long-term investors with its lowest expense ratio (0.15%), strong liquidity, and staking yield access. Despite recent ~60% ETH drawdown and a risk-off environment, I assign a 'Hold' rating to both Ethereum and its ETFs, while remaining bullish on long-term prospects. ETF selection should prioritize low fees, staking exposure, and scale, as these factors compound over time and drive liquidity and investor demand.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 10, 2026