Vanguard now allows trading of crypto ETFs and mutual funds for BTC, ETH, XRP, SOL, HBAR, LTC, impacting over 50 million investors. This marks a major policy shift for the $11 trillion asset manager.
Vanguard Group, managing $11 trillion, now allows trading of crypto ETFs and mutual funds linked to BTC, ETH, XRP, SOL, HBAR, and LTC. Over 50 million investors gain exposure, triggering a 6% Bitcoin surge as analysts call it the 'Vanguard Effect'.
U.S. Senate passes 10-day FISA extension, retaining warrantless surveillance until April 30. Political gridlock raises privacy concerns, boosting privacy coins and zero-knowledge solutions. Short-term volatility expected ahead of CLARITY Act markup and FOMC meeting.
The IMF confirmed a staff-level agreement requiring El Salvador to maintain its current bitcoin reserves. President Bukele defied the condition by purchasing 8 BTC, raising the national stash to 6,190 BTC, with over $357 million unrealized gains, widening the rift.
The IMF reached a $1.4 billion agreement with El Salvador requiring no further bitcoin accumulation. President Bukele defied the condition by adding 8 BTC to national reserves, bringing total holdings to 6,190.18 BTC. The growing tension between international funding and bitcoin-first policy creates market uncertainty.
The IMF reiterated that El Salvador must not expand its bitcoin reserves under its $1.4 billion EFF program, while President Nayib Bukele continues signaling further BTC accumulation. The country recently bought 8 more BTC, highlighting tension between international funding conditions and its bitcoin-first strategy.
Ethereum's NVT ratio hit an all-time high of 134, suggesting ETH may be overvalued relative to on-chain activity. Meanwhile, MVRV shows prices 63% above the 2-year average. However, strong bullish sentiment and the upcoming spot ETF approval could counter these bearish signals.
The federal funds rate is a core U.S. benchmark that shapes borrowing costs, savings yields, market liquidity and risk appetite. Its changes can ripple through stocks, bonds and cryptocurrencies, making it a key macro indicator for digital asset investors.
