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Bitcoin ETFs Surge and Regulatory Moves Drive Crypto Market Momentum |
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January 7, 2026 |
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Today’s Setup
Institutional Bitcoin ETF inflows, MSCI policy shifts, and US Senate crypto bill in focus
Bitcoin ETF flows: U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted over $1.2 billion in the first two trading days of 2026, led by BlackRock's IBIT. MSCI index decision: MSCI paused plans to exclude crypto-focused treasury companies, supporting firms like Michael Saylor’s Strategy. Regulatory landscape: U.S. Senate Republicans advanced a revised crypto market structure bill with a contentious markup vote due January 15.
Watch: Monitor Bitcoin ETF outflows, upcoming Senate markup, and institutional inflows as catalysts for market direction.
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Bitcoin ETFs See $697M Inflow in Largest Single-Day Since October 2025, Boosting BTC Price
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded a $697 million net inflow on January 5, 2026, led by BlackRock's IBIT with $372 million, pushing Bitcoin above $93,000 amid renewed institutional demand. Additional inflows occurred in Ethereum and Solana spot ETFs.
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Morgan Stanley Files for Bitcoin and Solana ETFs Amid Strong Inflows and Institutional Interest
Morgan Stanley filed S-1 registrations for Bitcoin and Solana ETFs reflecting rising institutional engagement, coinciding with early 2026 Bitcoin ETF inflows topping $697 million and forthcoming U.S. crypto market structure legislation.
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MSCI Defers Decision to Drop Crypto Treasury Firms From Equity Indexes
MSCI paused its plan to exclude digital asset treasury companies such as MicroStrategy from indexes following investor concerns, which supported a 6% rally in Michael Saylor’s Strategy shares as uncertainty eased.
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Senate Republicans Advance Crypto Market Structure Bill Amid Political Risks
Senate Republicans pushed a crypto market structure bill with over 30 proposed amendments on digital asset classification and investor protections, but midterm election uncertainties could delay legislation until 2027. Key disputes over DeFi and ethics remain ahead of a January 15 markup vote.
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Solana Memecoin Frenzy Sends PumpSwap Trading Volume to Record $1.2 Billion
A surge in trading of Solana-based memecoins propelled PumpSwap's volume to an all-time high of $1.2 billion, reflecting intensifying activity in the Solana ecosystem.
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• US community banks urge lawmakers to close a regulatory loophole related to yield-bearing stablecoins amid deposit outflow concerns.
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• Tether launched Scudo, a fractional gold unit for its XAUT token, aiming to streamline digital gold payments as institutional interest grows.
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• Ledger and Kraken face security concerns after customer data breaches and dark web reports of stolen information.
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Decrypt
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• Michael Saylor’s Strategy acquired 1,286 BTC for approximately $116 million since late December 2025, though its shares declined amid investor caution.
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BeInCrypto
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• US DOJ sold 57 BTC forfeited from Samourai Wallet developers contrary to Executive Order 14233, raising legal questions.
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CryptoNews
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• Community Bankers Council seeks legislative action to ban interest payments on stablecoins to protect bank deposits.
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Cointelegraph
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• South Korean lawmaker Kim Byung-kee investigated for alleged attacks on Upbit benefiting rival exchange Bithumb amid corruption claims.
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