Crypto Today: Bitcoin ETF dip, UAE-Trump deal, Ether losses
Written by Staff WriterReviewed by Bryan O'Shea,Staff EditorHere’s what moved crypto markets today43 minutes agoLooking for a quick recap of today’s developments? Below are the latest events shaping Bitcoin price action, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3, and crypto regulation. Listen0:00News Follow our social feed Subscribe on Follow our In today’s roundup, Bitcoin’s decline weighed on spot Bitcoin ETF investor returns, an Abu Dhabi investment vehicle agreed to acquire 49% of World Liberty Financial for $500 million, and Ether’s pullback left a major crypto treasury holder with sizable unrealized losses.
Bitcoin decline turns IBIT’s dollar-weighted returns negative
Bitcoin’s recent drop likely pushed aggregate investor returns for BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) into negative territory on a dollar-weighted basis, according to data shared by Bob Elliott, chief investment officer at Unlimited Funds.Elliott’s figures indicate cumulative, dollar-weighted returns slipped slightly below zero as of late January, reflecting the weekend’s sharp decline in Bitcoin. The data imply that while early IBIT buyers may still be positive, larger inflows at higher prices have dragged overall dollar-weighted performance below break-even.For comparison, IBIT’s dollar-weighted returns peaked at approximately $35 billion in October, when Bitcoin traded near record levels, underscoring how performance has shifted amid the market downturn. The ETF’s recent net asset value weakness has mirrored broader Bitcoin price pressure, helping explain the shift in aggregated investor returns.UAE entity purchased 49% of Trump-affiliated crypto startup for $500M: WSJ
An Abu Dhabi–backed investment vehicle agreed to acquire nearly half of World Liberty Financial, a crypto startup linked to President Donald Trump, days before his return to the White House, The Wall Street Journal reported.Aryam Investment 1, an Abu Dhabi firm backed by Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, signed an agreement in January 2025 to buy a 49% stake in World Liberty Financial for $500 million, the Journal reported, citing documents and people familiar with the transaction.Half of the consideration was paid upfront, including $187 million directed to entities controlled by the Trump family, with additional tens of millions to entities tied to co-founders, including relatives of U.S. Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, according to the report.The agreement was reportedly signed by Eric Trump. The Journal noted the deal was not publicly disclosed, even as World Liberty later said the Trump family’s stake had significantly decreased.Ether downturn leaves BitMine with billions in unrealized losses
BitMine Immersion Technologies, a publicly traded crypto treasury company associated with investor Tom Lee, is carrying more than $6 billion in unrealized losses on its Ether holdings following the latest round of market liquidations.The losses expanded after BitMine purchased 40,302 Ether (ETH) last week, bringing total holdings to over 4.24 million ETH, according to Dropstab. At current prices, the Ether position is valued at about $9.6 billion, down from a peak near $13.9 billion in October.Ether’s move toward $2,300 has been influenced in part by thin liquidity. Commentary from The Kobeissi Letter cited elevated leverage and crowded positioning as factors intensifying the sell-off. This report aims to provide accurate and timely information and is produced with a commitment to independence and transparency. Readers are encouraged to verify details independently.#Cryptocurrencies#UAE#Federal Reserve#Senate#Legislation#Donald Trump#Bitcoin Adoption#Bitcoin ETF#IndustryStay informed, read the latest news right now!
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