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A large volume of BlackRock’s IBIT shares – worth $1.29 billion – were traded privately on Tuesday, marking one of the biggest such transactions ever recorded.

Chain Mind recently pointed out on X that Bitcoin has historically hit its lowest point *after* the S&P 500 has already bottomed out. Looking at past bear markets in 2015, 2018, and 2022, Bitcoin’s recovery always happened right after the stock market finished its final dip. The analyst believes this pattern is repeating now, and since the stock market hasn’t reached its final low yet, Bitcoin likely hasn’t bottomed out either.

Unlike typical cryptocurrency trends, data from the XRP ledger itself reveals three key reasons why major companies are currently paying close attention to XRP.

According to Kairos, newly launched spot HYPE ETFs attracted 1.04% of HYPE’s total market value within their first ten days of trading. This is a significantly higher percentage than what similar ETFs for Bitcoin (0.59%), Ethereum (0.41%), and Solana (0.31%) achieved during their initial ten-day period. These figures exclude older trust products like GBTC and ETHE, and focus on new ETF launches to provide a fair comparison.

This article explains what factors Layer-1 traders are considering when valuing these blockchains, including upcoming token releases, how much activity is actually happening on the network, how easy it is to buy and sell, and how they compare to other platforms like Solana, Aptos, and Near. It also provides advice on how to monitor price differences and minimize potential losses.

Alex Thorn, head of research at Galaxy Digital, noticed a large sale of shares in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT). Approximately $1.289 billion worth of shares were traded privately through a “dark pool” around 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time. Dark pools allow institutions to buy and sell large amounts of stock without publicly revealing their intentions, which can impact market prices.

Rockstar Games has announced that Grand Theft Auto VI will be released on November 19, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. This announcement has, as expected, sparked intense discussion about the game’s map, potential leaks, and its likely massive impact on the entertainment industry. Beyond the usual excitement, some in the cryptocurrency and Web3 gaming communities are hoping GTA VI will be a groundbreaking title, fully incorporating cryptocurrencies, allowing players to own in-game items as NFTs, and even offering ways to earn real money through gameplay.

The first key price level to watch is around $74,300. The price bounced off this level on May 23rd before moving higher, indicating some buying interest. Now, traders will be looking to see if buyers step in again to prevent further price declines in the coming hours.

In the labyrinth of cryptocurrency, where shadows play with light, the United Kingdom hath cast its anathema upon HTX, accusing it of consorting with Russian specters. The exchanges, ever vigilant, now don the mantle of inspectors, their compliance checks a ballet of suspicion and caution.

Blockworks is launching the Transparency Alliance, a group that will use its Token Transparency Framework to assess crypto projects. The Alliance’s initial members are major players in the crypto space, including exchanges like Coinbase, Kraken, and Binance.US, as well as custodians such as Anchorage Digital, BitGo, and Copper, and market makers like GSR, FalconX, and Auros.