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BlackRock\'s IBIT outpaces Vanguard\'s S&P 500 ETF in cumulative return

BlackRock\'s spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has surpassed Vanguard\'s flagship S&P 500 ETF in cumulative returns since its launch in January 2024. Bloomberg senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas said IBIT slightly outperformed over the comparison period. Bloomberg data show IBIT is up 71% since inception, while Vanguard\'s S&P 500 ETF gained 66% in total return. IBIT\'s assets stand at $61.4 billion, versus about $11.0 billion for Fidelity\'s fund.

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U.S. government moves seized Alameda bitcoin, renewing fears of further sales

A wallet classified as owned by the U.S. government moved some bitcoin linked to seized BinanceUS accounts tied to Alameda Research, renewing market worries about further disposals. The Trump administration’s executive order bars sales of bitcoin placed in the strategic reserve, but applies only to certain seized assets held by the Treasury and not needed for legal obligations. Court records list about 683.71 BTC from Alameda-linked accounts, while wrapped bitcoin is treated separately.

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Ethereum jumps 30 percent but altcoin season not here yet, key indicators show

Ethereum has risen more than 31 percent over the past seven days, but key indicators suggest the broader market has not entered an “altcoin season.” Bitcoin maintained more than 59 percent market dominance, while Ethereum’s share stayed around 11.4 percent. CoinMarketCap’s fear and greed index stood at 80 out of 100. Altcoin-season gauges from CoinMarketCap and BlockchainCenter remained below thresholds, though on-chain data showed improving sentiment.