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

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

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

Expert Says Ethereum Is Credible Bitcoin Rival

Ethereum has long been the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization behind only bitcoin. But the gap is sizable.

ETF Trends • Nov 3, 2025

Solana Rapidly Approaching in Ethereum's Rearview Mirror

As investor adoption of crypto, retail and institutional, continues to grow exponentially, discussions are typically centered around bitcoin and ethereum. The former is lauded for its store of value while the latter carries more functional utility when taking into account its role in the blockchain network.

ETF Trends • Oct 16, 2025

Bitcoin Benefiting Alongside Gold in Debasement Trade

Often pitted against each other, gold and Bitcoin are both benefiting from the effects of the current “debasement trade.” In turn, this creates investment opportunities to capture upside in ETFs that offer exposure to cryptocurrencies.

ETF Trends • Oct 9, 2025