Bitcoin News Update: Major Institutions Adopt Bitcoin as SEC-Approved ETFs and Custody Services Accelerate Widespread Adoption
- Bitcoin's institutional adoption accelerates via $4.21B ETF inflows in October, led by BlackRock's IBIT with $210.9M net inflows. - SEC regulatory clarity drives "whale" BTC transfers to ETF custodial wallets, signaling market structure shifts and potential price stability. - JPMorgan plans 2025 crypto collateral loans, treating Bitcoin/Ethereum as legitimate assets, potentially injecting $50B in liquidity. - SEC reviews 155 crypto ETP filings for 2025, including ProShares' diversified ETF proposal track
The pace of institutional involvement in Bitcoin is picking up, with spot ETF investments and new corporate custody solutions driving the digital asset closer to widespread acceptance in traditional finance. Recent figures indicate
Recent SEC regulatory updates have prompted major Bitcoin holders—often called "whales"—to quietly move their assets into ETF provider-linked custodial wallets. Blockchain data shows previously inactive wallets now receiving large amounts of BTC, suggesting these investors are preparing for ETF-related arrangements.
JPMorgan's move into crypto-backed lending further demonstrates rising institutional trust. The bank intends to let institutional clients use Bitcoin and
Regulatory progress is also underway. The SEC is currently evaluating 155 crypto ETP applications covering 35 different cryptocurrencies for 2025. Although decisions have been postponed due to a government shutdown, outcomes are anticipated by early 2026.
Despite these advances, the market remains unpredictable. As of October 24, Ethereum ETFs experienced
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