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CoinucationBitcoin falls 3.4% to $79,973 and ether drops 4.7% to $2,316
BlackRock asked the SEC to approve a buffered Bitcoin ETF, while Switzerland approved its first Bitcoin ETF for retail investors.
By Coinucation Research, reviewed by Coinucation Editorial · Published Oct 26, 2026, 07:01 UTC · Covers the week to
The 30-second version
- Bitcoin fell 3.4% to $79,973 and ether fell 4.7% to $2,316, with total crypto market value at $2.75 trillion.
- BlackRock is seeking SEC approval for a buffered Bitcoin ETF, and Switzerland approved its first retail Bitcoin ETF.
- Bitcoin ETFs took in $526.6 million while ether and Solana funds recorded outflows.
- Strategy bought 267 BTC for about $22.1 million, its fourth weekly purchase in a row, according to an SEC filing.
- China is seeking to confiscate 61,896 bitcoin held in a UK case.
- Stablecoin supply fell by about $2.19 billion, and the Fear and Greed index stood at 50, Neutral.
Market snapshot
change vs the previous reviewWhat moved
top 100 by market cap · 7 daysGainers
- Grass GRASS$0.6998 +17.1%
- Stable STABLE$0.0261 +9.3%
- Ethena ENA$0.2082 +9.1%
- Pepe PEPE$0.000004430 +8.8%
Losers
- Morpho MORPHO$2.00 -18.4%
- Stacks STX$0.3005 -17.7%
- Celestia TIA$0.5226 -14.4%
- Arbitrum ARB$0.1681 -14.2%
A reason appears only where our data or a primary source supports one; otherwise it is just the move.
The week's big stories
ranked by how many outlets covered them · 1585 headlines read1Bitcoin ETFs take $526.6 million as Ether and Solana funds see outflows
US spot Bitcoin ETFs drew $526.6 million in net inflows on October 19, while Ethereum and Solana funds recorded outflows. One outlet put the gap between Bitcoin and Ethereum fund flows at $630 million and said BlackRock led the inflows.
BTCETHSOLXRPZECDOGEFORM Primary: Coinucation ETF tracker · Coinucation ETF tracker. Reporting: Crypto Briefing · CryptoSlate · Crypto Briefing · BeInCrypto.
2Bitcoin whales add 88,987 BTC as ETFs draw $526.6 million
Large Bitcoin holders added 88,987 BTC, and spot Bitcoin ETFs drew $526.6 million. Outlets also reported that traders were buying downside protection.
BTCETH Primary: Coinucation ETF tracker · Coinucation ETF tracker. Reporting: AMBCrypto · Coinpedia · Crypto Briefing · CryptoSlate.
3CoinDCX denies new $16 million hack
Indian exchange CoinDCX rejected claims of a fresh hack after reports of $16 million in USDT transfers. The exchange said the flagged wallets trace back to its 2025 breach.
USDT Reporting: BeInCrypto · Crypto Briefing · Coinpedia · Crypto Briefing.
4XRP ETFs end 13-week inflow streak with $1.84 million outflow
XRP exchange-traded funds recorded $1.84 million in outflows, ending 13 consecutive weeks of inflows. Bitcoin and Ether funds also saw continued withdrawals, according to reports.
BTCETHXRPZEC Primary: Coinucation ETF tracker · Coinucation ETF tracker. Reporting: CryptoSlate · Crypto Briefing · U.Today · BeInCrypto.
5Arthur Hayes sells $22 million in altcoins and exits trading positions
Arthur Hayes sold about $22 million in altcoins and exited his crypto trading positions, citing geopolitical fears and warning of further declines. Analysts tracked as much as $26 million in related sales.
ETH Reporting: Coinpedia · BeInCrypto · CryptoSlate · AMBCrypto.
6HSBC launches RedCoin stablecoin as Futu adds BNB in Hong Kong
HSBC launched a stablecoin called RedCoin for the 3.3 million users of its PayMe app in Hong Kong. Separately, Futu opened BNB deposits and withdrawals to professional investors in Hong Kong.
BNB Reporting: Coinpedia · Crypto Briefing · U.Today.
7$32 million in stolen ETH moves as staking reaches a record
About $32 million in stolen Ether was moved on the market. Ether rose 3% within one hour. Total ETH staked reached a record 43.8 million as staking yields declined.
ETH Reporting: U.Today · CryptoPotato · Crypto Briefing.
8Commentary argues Switzerland's bitcoin ETF matters more than it appears
An analysis piece argues that Switzerland's bitcoin ETF is more significant than it may seem.
BTC Primary: Coinucation ETF tracker · Coinucation ETF tracker. Reporting: CryptoPotato · Crypto Briefing · AMBCrypto.
9Coinbase flags bitcoin long liquidation risk and a possible move to $75,000
Coinbase warned that leveraged long bitcoin positions face liquidation risk. It said macro risks could push bitcoin down to $75,000.
BTC Reporting: U.Today · AMBCrypto · CryptoSlate · The Daily Hodl.
10Strategy adds 267 BTC in fourth consecutive weekly purchase
Strategy bought 267 BTC for about $22.1 million, according to a Form 8-K filed with the SEC. The purchase extends its weekly buying streak to four weeks. Strive and Strategy together bought 1,490 bitcoin, according to one report.
BTCATHFORM Primary: SEC EDGAR · SEC EDGAR. Reporting: Crypto Briefing · CryptoPotato · BeInCrypto · The Daily Hodl.
Flows
Leverage
OKX perpetual swaps| Market | Liquidated | Longs / shorts | Funding (8h) | Open interest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BTC | $0.00 | $0.00 / $0.00 | 0.0075% | $2.55B |
| ETH | $0.00 | $0.00 / $0.00 | 0.0047% | $1.45B |
| SOL | $0.00 | $0.00 / $0.00 | 0.0040% | $305.86M |
| XRP | $0.00 | $0.00 / $0.00 | 0.0100% | $86.70M |
| DOGE | $0.00 | $0.00 / $0.00 | 0.0043% | $98.02M |
| BNB | $0.00 | $0.00 / $0.00 | 0.0100% | $60.16M |
Not enough hourly samples yet to say whether leverage is building or flushing. Total liquidated $0.00 on OKX perpetual swaps; one venue, so the market-wide total is larger. Liquidation calculator.
Treasuries
Network
Ethereum gas is well below its 168-hour average.
Regulation and policy
BlackRock seeks SEC approval for a buffered Bitcoin ETF
BlackRock filed with the SEC for a Bitcoin ETF that offers a downside buffer in exchange for capped upside. Unlike IBIT, the proposed fund would hold neither bitcoin nor spot ETF shares. Separately, IBIT recorded $29.86 million in new inflows.
BTC Reporting: AMBCrypto · CryptoSlate · CryptoPotato · Bitcoin Magazine.
Switzerland approves its first retail Bitcoin ETF
Swiss financial regulator FINMA cleared the country's first Bitcoin ETF for retail investors after concluding that trading volume was sufficient. Separately, one outlet noted that large Bitcoin ETF inflows did not stop BTC from declining further.
BTC Reporting: CryptoPotato · Crypto Briefing · Bitcoin Magazine · CryptoSlate.
Bitcoin Core changes security policy for AI-found bugs
Bitcoin Core updated its security policy to account for AI-assisted bug hunting. It will end long disclosure embargoes for bugs that AI tools can rediscover.
BTC Reporting: Crypto Briefing · Bitcoin Magazine.
New York and Wyoming coordinate on crypto rules as GENIUS Act takes shape
New York and Wyoming are working together on crypto regulation as rules under the GENIUS Act stablecoin law are developed. The OCC's final rule under the law is drawing attention.
GENIUS Reporting: Crypto Briefing · Coinpedia · Crypto Briefing · Bitcoin Magazine.
China seeks to confiscate 61,896 bitcoin held in UK case
China is moving to confiscate about 61,896 bitcoin, reported at roughly $5 billion to $5.6 billion, from a fraudster who fled to the UK, though a UK court acted on the coins first. Separately, Arkham's CEO commented on $1 billion of US government bitcoin moved to an unknown wallet.
BTCARKM Reporting: Coinpedia · AMBCrypto · Bitcoin Magazine.
Franklin Templeton gets Nasdaq approval for stock and bitcoin ETFs
Franklin Templeton received Nasdaq approval for two ETFs that hold 95% stocks and 5% bitcoin and convert stock dividends into bitcoin. Separately, the SEC cleared the listing of Volatility Shares' 3x leveraged bitcoin and ether ETFs.
BTC Reporting: Bitcoin Magazine · U.Today · Crypto Briefing.
Learn: term of the day
Solana is a high-throughput proof-of-stake blockchain known for fast, cheap transactions and a large memecoin and NFT ecosystem.
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