Bitcoin News Update: Ark Invest Shows Confidence in Crypto's Endurance Despite Market Slump

Ark Invest, the well-known investment company headed by Cathie Wood, has taken a notable step by acquiring shares in

(COIN), (BMNR), Internet Group (CRCL), and Bullish (BULL) during the week of November 18, 2025. This move demonstrates renewed faith in the cryptocurrency and digital asset industry, even as the broader market experiences a correction. These investments are consistent with Ark’s belief in the long-term expansion of blockchain technology and increased institutional participation, despite (BTCUSD) falling below $90,000 and wiping out more than $1 trillion in value since late October .

These recent trades by Ark reflect a wider trend of stabilization and progress within the sector. BitMine, for example, has become the world’s largest

(ETH) treasury holder, now holding 3.6 million tokens. , company chairman Michael Lee pointed out that crypto markets have historically peaked 12 to 36 months after similar conditions, indicating a possible structural change in market behavior. At the same time, has introduced a new project platform with Monad’s token launch as its first project, as investors look for alternatives to Bitcoin during the downturn .

Meanwhile, Circle Internet Group is experiencing mixed developments. Director Patrick Sean Neville recently sold $2.85 million in shares of the stablecoin leader, whose stock has dropped 21.3% in the past week. Nevertheless, Circle posted strong results for the third quarter, reporting $740 million in revenue and $166 million in adjusted EBITDA, surpassing analyst forecasts.

, Baird and Needham have both raised their outlooks, highlighting strong stablecoin expansion and the possibility of clearer regulations.

The overall crypto market continues to be unpredictable, with ETFs and index-based tokens providing new investment opportunities. Fidelity’s Solana Fund (FSOL) and Bitwise’s Solana Staking ETF (BSOL) have drawn attention from institutional investors, while 21Shares’ FTSE Crypto 10 Index ETF (TTOP) features altcoins such as

and Hyperliquid’s HYPE. Still, single-asset funds are facing headwinds as Bitcoin’s dominance declines; Binance’s and Hyperliquid’s token have climbed 30% and 60% so far this year, respectively, while Bitcoin and Ethereum are down 2% and 8% .

Regulatory shifts and global events are also influencing the market. Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman revealed plans to triple the country’s U.S. investment pledge to $1 trillion, briefly steadying U.S. equities after four consecutive days of losses. In a separate development, Grayscale Investments, part of Digital Currency Group, has filed for an IPO, seeking $100 million in capital as it faces falling revenues and legal challenges linked to its parent company

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Despite ongoing volatility, there is still long-term optimism. John D’Agostino, who leads institutional strategy at Coinbase, stated that the current downturn is more mechanical than fundamental, referencing sovereign adoption (such as the Czech National Bank’s Bitcoin acquisition) and stablecoin advancements by Citibank and JPMorgan.

, the data also indicates that long-term holders are easing their selling, which could signal the start of a new rally.