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6 May 2026, 11:00
Bitcoin ETFs See Huge Demand as BTC Price Nears $82K
The funds attracted $467.4 million on Tuesday after bringing in $532 million on Monday. Bitcoin also gained more than 6% over the past week as institutional demand strengthened, while Ethereum, XRP, and Solana ETFs also posted positive inflows. Bitcoin ETFs Hit Massive Inflows Spot Bitcoin ETFs continued to attract strong institutional demand this week after Bitcoin reclaimed the $80,000 level. The funds recorded $467.4 million in inflows on Tuesday after bringing in $532 million on Monday. This pushed the two-day total to almost $1 billion. BTC ETF flows (Source: Farside Investors) The recent wave of capital follows an already strong April, during which spot Bitcoin ETFs accumulated $1.97 billion in net inflows. Since May 1 alone, the products attracted approximately $1.63 billion, bringing cumulative inflows to nearly $59.7 billion. Bitcoin’s price action over the past week reflected the optimism surrounding the market. After briefly trading close to the mid-$75,000 region at the end of April, BTC steadily climbed higher throughout the week and regained bullish momentum as buyers returned. The asset moved through several resistance zones before eventually breaking above $80,000 and reaching roughly $81,989 at press time. Over the past seven days, Bitcoin has gained more than 6% , with the rally supported by rising institutional participation and improving market sentiment. BTC’s price action over the past week (Source: CoinCodex) The inflow streak stayed resilient despite comments from Strategy executive chairman Michael Saylor, who recently hinted that the company could potentially sell Bitcoin to meet corporate obligations. The remarks are very different from his long-standing stance that Strategy would “never sell Bitcoin.” Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas also pointed out the strength of the ETF market during Bitcoin’s recent volatility. According to Balchunas, Bitcoin experienced a drawdown of roughly 50% during the broader cycle while ETFs only saw around 8% of assets leave the products. He attributed this resilience to the influence of Wall Street distribution networks and the accessibility that ETFs provide to traditional investors. The strong demand has not been limited to Bitcoin products alone. Altcoin ETFs also saw fresh inflows. Ethereum ETFs attracted $97.6 million in inflows on Tuesday, while XRP funds added $11.3 million. Solana ETFs also posted positive flows, although on a smaller scale, with approximately $1.7 million entering the products.
6 May 2026, 10:58
Russia slides on crypto mining rankings over higher electricity costs, stronger ruble
Russia is on its way to losing its spot as the world’s second-largest Bitcoin mining destination, after the United States, to China, which currently occupies third position. Cheaper cryptocurrency, a stronger ruble and constantly growing energy costs are the main factors, industry watchers say, as many Russian miners are now looking to relocate. Russia still holding hashrate share but China is catching up The Russian Federation is still second in terms of share of the Bitcoin hashrate, but it’s expected to drop in the rankings this year, according to experts in the field. Its lead ahead of the People’s Republic is already shrinking, and the trend is likely to continue due to unfavorable economic conditions for crypto mining, the local press unveiled. Among them, the lower price of the leading cryptocurrency, the strengthening Russian ruble and rising electricity rates in the country, Kommersant highlighted in an article on Tuesday. Russia’s stake in the global mining market stood at around 15.5% at the end of 2025, representatives of the industrial mining operator Promminer recalled in conversation with the business daily. The country managed to maintain its second place after the U.S., the undisputed leader, but the difference between its share and China’s approximately 14% is getting smaller. According to its Industrial Mining Association, Russia remains second, as of early 2026, controlling between 13% and 17% of the Bitcoin hashrate, depending on the methodology used for assessment. The analysts at Promminer view these stats as an indication that Russia’s computing power has effectively stopped growing, allowing other nations to expand their own. Miners face growing costs and diminishing returns Moscow regulated mining in 2024, making it Russia’s first fully legal crypto activity, in order to reap the benefits of competitive advantages such as cool climate and abundant energy. However, it has since taken a series of measures to limit its expansion, concentrated in areas offering low-cost, often subsidized electricity rates, including regional bans and higher tariffs. Energy supply issues play a major role in the current situation, Promminer emphasized, adding that mining efficiency depends on production costs. While the average global price of 1 kWh of electricity used in mining is in the range 2.5 – 3 rubles ($0.03 – $0.04), electricity sourced from the grid in Russia exceeded 5 rubles ($0.06). This is causing migration of computing power to jurisdictions providing more favorable operating conditions, the company remarked, elaborating: “We are already seeing a decline in the number of small and medium-sized investors in the industry due to the declining efficiency of mining equipment, resulting from factors beyond their control.” “Electricity is the largest expense in mining – approximately 80% of the budget,” Nikita Navrotsky, technical director of mining at GBIG Mining, recently told RIA Novosti. “At 6-7 rubles per kWh, it’s only profitable if the BTC price is over $80,000. Above 7 rubles per kWh, the farm becomes unprofitable,” he estimated, also quoted by Prime. With an installed capacity of 2.3 – 2.7 GW, mining currently accounts for around 1.5% of the country’s total electricity consumption, according to the Ministry of Energy in Moscow. Plethora of problems dogging Russia’s mining sector While energy prices are rising amid a stagnant global hashrate, some analysts believe the stagnation in Russia’s mining space is more the outcome of a strong ruble than the industry’s declining attractiveness. Mining expenses, including electricity bills and also rent, are paid in rubles, while the revenue is generated in BTC and converted into Russian fiat at its currently high exchange rate. And even if Bitcoin’s value increases again and the U.S. dollar strengthens, the planned introduction of a “take-or-pay” payment scheme for electricity supplied to miners will still hurt long-term investments. Then there’s the hardware aspect, as pointed out by Interhash CEO Alexander Lozben, a key factor for Russian miners who are not used to buying the newest equipment. They are now stuck with outdated rigs that are hardly profitable, and are considering whether to move to other regions rather than expanding their coin minting sites in Russia. If you're reading this, you’re already ahead. Stay there with our newsletter .
6 May 2026, 10:52
JUP rallies on tokenization push, bulls target $0.20 breakout
Jupiter (JUP) climbed above $0.1900 on Wednesday after rebounding from a daily low of $0.1820 earlier this week. The Solana-based decentralized exchange token is showing renewed recovery momentum. The ongoing rally strengthens the case for a short-term breakout above the key $0.2000 resistance as bullish sentiment gradually returns to the market. The rally comes thanks to the partnership between Securitize, Jupiter, and Jump. The partnership is aimed at bringing tokenized securities trading to the Solana blockchain. JUP rallies on Securitize partnership Securitize, a leading real-world asset (RWA) tokenization firm, said it is collaborating with Jupiter and Jump to launch tokenized equities trading powered by Solana infrastructure. The initiative combines Securitize’s regulatory and transfer-agent framework, Jump’s on-chain liquidity through ProAMM, and Jupiter’s distribution network to expand access to tokenized stocks within decentralized finance (DeFi). Securitize added that the platform is designed to support regulated, institutional-grade trading of real equities on-chain through KYC-enabled wallets and broker-dealer coordinated execution. Jupiter President Xiao-Xiao commented that the partnership could help scale tokenization globally by making tokenized equities accessible to millions of users through Jupiter’s ecosystem. Despite the positive development, derivatives data suggest retail participation remains poor. CoinGlass data show Jupiter perpetual futures Open Interest (OI) has remained largely flat near $45 million since Friday, well below the $364 million peak recorded in January 2025. That January surge in OI coincided with an 80% rally in JUP price from $0.71 to $1.28, indicating the importance of strong retail activity in sustaining major rallies. Technical outlook: Bulls eye the $0.2000 psychological level The JUP/USD 4-hour chart is bullish and efficient thanks to its rally over the past few days. It has surpassed the former descending resistance trendline near $0.1797 and could extend its gains in the near term. JUP remains firmly above the 50-day and 100-day Exponential Moving Averages (EMAs) at $0.1727 and $0.1817, respectively, signaling that buyers still control the broader trend. Momentum indicators also support the bullish structure. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) hovers near 73 on the 4-hour chart, indicating that Jupiter has entered the overbought territory. Meanwhile, the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) remains above to the zero line, suggesting the rally may still be in its early stages rather than nearing exhaustion. If the market undergoes a correction, immediate support sits around the breakout zone near $0.1918, followed by stronger support at the 100-day EMA near $0.1817 and the reclaimed trendline at $0.1797. A break below these levels could see support emerge near the 50-day EMA and SuperTrend support around $0.1727 and $0.1639. However, if the rally persists, traders would need to watch out for the resistance at $0.2000. A successful breakout above that level could pave the way toward the 200-day EMA near $0.2332. The 200-day EMA represents the next major hurdle for bulls seeking a more sustained recovery. The post JUP rallies on tokenization push, bulls target $0.20 breakout appeared first on Invezz
6 May 2026, 10:50
Bitcoin Surges Past $81K While Altcoins Hint at a Comeback
Bitcoin surpassed the $81,000 mark today, May 6, 2026. Altcoins showed early recovery with improving volumes and technical strengths. ETF inflows into ETH, XRP, SOL and DOGE were observed. Bitcoin is currently on fire as it finally crossed the $80,000 mark and is currently hovering around $81,000, according to CoinMarketCap. Apart from Bitcoin, altcoins, the other thousands of cryptocurrencies apart from Bitcoin, are showing their first real signs of bouncing back after a long and tough stretch as per a CryptoQuant analyst. This mix of strength in Bitcoin and early recovery in altcoins could signal big changes ahead of investors. Bitcoin’s Big Surge and Growing Market Power Bitcoin has just powered past $81,000, marking a solid gain of about 5% in the last 7 days. This rally today has been fueled by a strong momentum in the ETF market. At press time, the price of the token stands at $81,771.77 with an uptick of 1.33% in the last 24-hours as per CoinMarketCap. BTC 24-hours chart Since the beginning of May 2026, the Bitcoin ETF products have only seen inflows as per SoSoValue. Yesterday, May 5, 2026, the Bitcoin spot ETF products saw an inflow of $467.35 million. This inflow marks the fourth consecutive day of inflow. Yesterday, BlackRock’s IBIT led the rally and saw a net inflow of $251.43 million, and with this inflow. Then came Fidelity’s FBTC which saw an inflow of $133.20 million. On the contrary, the Bitcoin spot ETF with the highest net outflow yesterday was Grayscale’s ETF GBTC, with a daily net outflow of $18.40 million. The total net asset value of Bitcoin Spot ETFs is $108.98 billion, with an ETF net asset ratio (market capitalization relative to the total Bitcoin market cap) of 6.67%. The historical cumulative net inflow has reached $59.72 billion. This is not about the price jumping higher but it is about the dominance that the cryptocurrency has over the entire crypto market. The dominance is currently sitting above 61.3%. That’s a level we last saw back in November 2025, as per the CryptoQuant analyst. This also shows that the capital is sticking mostly with BTC and investors seem to trust Bitcoin’s strength amid all the market ups and downs. Altcoins Face Pressure, But Stabilization Emerges Altcoins have had it roughly lately, lagging behind Bitcoin’s rally. Yet, there’s a glimmer of hope as stated by CryptoQuant analyst, Darkfost_Coc . He let his thoughts out on X and posted that The TOTAL3 index, which tracks the total market cap of altcoins excluding Bitcoin and Ethereum, is up roughly 15% over the same period from February 6. This suggests altcoins are not crumbling, they are starting to steady themselves. One clear sign comes from technical charts. On February 2, only 2.3% of altcoins listed on Binance had climbed back above their 200-day moving average, a key line that shows long-term trends. Fast forward to now, and 11.7% of those altcoins have crossed that level. It is not a huge jump, but it breaks a downtrend that started in October 2025. Think of the 200-day moving average like a finish line for recovery, more altcoins hitting it means momentum is shifting. Trading Volumes Tell a Recovery Story on Binance Investor interest is also picking up, especially if you look at trading activity. Altcoin trading volumes on Binance are recovering bit by bit. Their share of total volumes, compared to Bitcoin and Ethereum combined, has jumped from 31% to 49% over the past two months. As noted by CryptoQuant analyst, this gradual rise points to money flowing back into altcoins. Volumes measure how much buying and selling happens. When altcoins take a bigger slice next to BTC and ETH, it means traders are paying attention again. It’s a slow build, not a flood, but enough to watch closely. Altcoin Season Index Hits 38 on CoinMarketCap Adding to the picture, CoinMarketCap’s Altcoin Season Index stands at 38 right now. This index gauges whether altcoins are outperforming Bitcoin. A score above 75 means full altcoin season, where alts dominate. At 38, it is still Bitcoin’s world, but the number is climbing from deeper lows (32 last month). It matches the other signs of stabilization (improved market capitalization, moving average recovery, and rising trading volume), hinting that altcoins might heat up if this momentum continues. Fresh ETF Inflows Boosts Key Altcoins This Week As per SoSoValue, Ethereum and other major altcoins are getting a direct cash boost from exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Since the start of May, Ethereum (ETH) ETFs have seen inflows on three straight days. The latest on May 5 was $97.57 million, a strong vote of confidence from big money. This week kicked off with more action, XRP ETFs recorded an inflow of $11.28 million on May 5. Solana (SOL) ETFs followed with $1.74 million on the very same day (May 5, 2026). Moreover, even Dogecoin (DOGE) ETFs saw $400.19K inflow yesterday, May 5, 2026. ETFs make it easy for everyday investors and institutions to buy these assets without dealing with crypto wallets. These inflows show real demand picking up, especially as Bitcoin hogs the spotlight less. What Do These Signals Mean for the Market? Put it all together and it is clear that Bitcoin is leading the charge with its $81,000 break and 61.3% Bitcoin dominance, but altcoins are not left in the dust. The 15% TOTAL3 gain, 11.7% of Binance altcoins above their 200-day average, volume share rising to 49%, an Altcoin Season Index rising to 38, and fresh ETF inflows into ETH, XRP, SOL, and DOGE paint a picture of early recovery. This could be the start of “rotation”, where money shifts from Bitcoin to altcoins for bigger gains. It’s moderate for now, nothing explosive but worth tracking. As the CryptoQuant analyst pointed out, altcoin volumes relative to BTC and ETH are rebounding, which usually comes before bigger moves. Altcoin Recovery May Be Rising, but Arthur Hayes Remains Skeptical On the contrary, Arthur Hayes put forward his point of view at Consensus Miami 2026, and warned that 99% of “shitcoins” could still eventually collapse as the market clears out weaker projects. His view was not that speculative crypto is failing altogether but rather that speculative and low-value tokens may disappear while stronger ecosystems survive and evolve. Hayes compared this process to the long-term turnover seen in the S&P 500, where companies are consistently replaced as industries mature. In simple terms, while current market signals suggest altcoins may be stabilizing, Hayes believes the broader sector could still face significant consolidation before truly sustainable winners emerge. Also Read: Bitcoin ETF Inflows Push BTC Above $80K While Altcoins Lag Behind
6 May 2026, 10:46
Hut 8 Mining reports Q1 results
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6 May 2026, 10:46
Bitcoin spot ETFs record 4 consecutive days of inflows of over $1.6 billion
The United States spot Bitcoin ( BTC ) exchange-traded funds ( ETFs ) have recorded a net cash inflow over the past four days through May 6. The spot BTC ETFs have attracted about $1.644 billion since Thursday last week until May 5. As such, these funds have increased their Bitcoin holdings to $108.98 billion at the time of publication, according to data from SoSoValue . Spot BTC ETFs daily flow. Sources: SoSoValue Over the past four days, BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ( IBIT ) has registered a net cash inflow of approximately $890 million. Consequently, BlackRock’s IBIT saw its net holdings increase to more than 818,146 BTC, valued at over $65.47 billion at press time. The Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund ( FBTC ) has also seen 4 consecutive days of inflows, whereby investors bought BTC valued at more than $557 million. As a result, FBTC’s notional value surged to $15.7 billion. Meanwhile, investors continued to exit the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust ( GBTC ), with its net assets down by around $151 million since April 20, to nearly $12.28 billion. Bitcoin price rebounds on renewed demand by spot ETFs Following consecutive cash inflows into spot Bitcoin ETFs over the past few days, BTC has gained bullish momentum. Over the last 7 days, the flagship coin surged by more than 5.5%, trading around $81,950 on Wednesday. Consequently, its market cap climbed to the highest level since late January 2026, of about $1.6 trillion. BTC/USD 7-day chart. Source: Finbold However, more spot investors have accelerated profit-taking in the past few days amid the mild BTC price rebound, as Finbold reported . As such, if spot Bitcoin ETFs fail to maintain inflows in the coming days, a potential reversal could occur as more derivatives traders shift to a bearish stance. The post Bitcoin spot ETFs record 4 consecutive days of inflows of over $1.6 billion appeared first on Finbold .
