Bitcoin remains under pressure from ETF outflows, AI-driven capital rotation, and corporate selling, but institutional analysts argue its long-term store-of-value thesis remains intact as large investors continue accumulating while retail sentiment weakens.
Charles Schwab launched near-24/7 Bitcoin futures trading on thinkorswim, marking its first round-the-clock product as it deepens crypto market access.
Russia is preparing a bill to allow everyday investors limited access to cryptocurrency, normalizing its use while capping retail participation at roughly $3,800.
SoFi has become the first U.S. national bank to offer retail crypto services, launching its SoFi Crypto platform to let customers buy, sell, and hold Bitcoin directly in their accounts, with full access for all 12.6 million members expected by the end of 2025.
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan sees the crypto market nearing a bottom amid retail exhaustion, while Senator Cynthia Lummis urges U.S. banks to integrate digital assets into the financial system.
