JPMorgan Exposes the Hidden Drivers of the Historic Crypto Selloff
17.10.2025 13:30 1 min. read
JPMorgan analysts say the sharp crypto downturn last week, marked by massive liquidations, was mainly fueled by crypto-native investors rather than traditional retail or institutional ETF holders.
According to the report, spot Bitcoin ETFs, typically favored by mainstream investors, saw only minor outflows – about $220 million, or 0.14% of assets – while Ethereum ETFs experienced slightly larger withdrawals totaling $370 million, roughly 1.23% of assets under management.
CME Bitcoin futures showed little liquidation, suggesting institutional traders largely stayed on the sidelines, though Ethereum futures indicated some de-risking by quant funds and momentum traders.
The real pressure came from perpetual futures, commonly used by crypto-savvy traders. Open interest in both Bitcoin and Ethereum perpetual contracts fell roughly 40% in dollar terms, surpassing the actual price drops of the underlying assets. This pattern points to active liquidation by crypto-native investors driving the market turbulence.
Last Friday, the largest leveraged liquidation event in crypto history wiped out more than $20 billion across 1.5 million accounts, spurred in part by renewed U.S.-China trade tensions.
Prices for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and many altcoins plunged sharply before stabilizing slightly. Bitcoin now hovers around $103,800, down roughly 6.8% over the past 24 hours, reflecting continued cautious sentiment among market participants.
-
1
Bitcoin and Ethereum Face $6 Billion Reckoning as Bears Tighten Grip
17.10.2025 9:30 1 min. read -
2
ETF Inflows Signal Confidence as Bitcoin Consolidates
10.10.2025 13:00 2 min. read -
3
Galaxy Digital swaps Bitcoin rigs for AI servers in Texas
11.10.2025 19:00 1 min. read -
4
Crypto ETFs Hit by $755M in Withdrawals Following Trump Tariff Shock
14.10.2025 11:00 1 min. read -
5
Bitcoin’s Volatility Hits Record Low as Derivative Selling Pressure Fades – Analysts Warn of Sharp Move Ahead
08.10.2025 15:00 2 min. read
Blockchain.com Secures EU License, Sets Sights on Institutional Growth
Blockchain.com is stepping up its European expansion after securing a key regulatory license in Malta.
Trump Grants Surprise Pardon to Binance’s Changpeng Zhao
US President Donald Trump has pardoned convicted Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday, citing sources familiar with the matter.
Big Players Short Bitcoin as Market Confidence Wavers
Bitcoin faced renewed downward pressure on Thursday as large holders, known as whales, began aggressively shorting the market ahead of Wall Street’s opening bell.
Bitcoin Volatility Erupts – Traders Fear Massive Sell-Off Ahead of CPI Data
Bitcoin hovered around $109,000 on Oct. 23, with traders watching a narrowing price corridor and growing market tension.
-
1
Bitcoin and Ethereum Face $6 Billion Reckoning as Bears Tighten Grip
17.10.2025 9:30 1 min. read -
2
ETF Inflows Signal Confidence as Bitcoin Consolidates
10.10.2025 13:00 2 min. read -
3
Galaxy Digital swaps Bitcoin rigs for AI servers in Texas
11.10.2025 19:00 1 min. read -
4
Crypto ETFs Hit by $755M in Withdrawals Following Trump Tariff Shock
14.10.2025 11:00 1 min. read -
5
Bitcoin’s Volatility Hits Record Low as Derivative Selling Pressure Fades – Analysts Warn of Sharp Move Ahead
08.10.2025 15:00 2 min. read
JPMorgan is preparing to deepen its involvement in the digital asset space by offering crypto-backed loans, according to a new report from the Financial Times.
JPMorgan and other major U.S. banks are under fire for a lawsuit aimed at dismantling the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) newly established "Open Banking Rule."
JPMorgan Chase has filed a new trademark application for "JPMD," signaling its intent to expand deeper into blockchain-based financial services.
Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 U.S. presidential election has already had a profound impact on the cryptocurrency market, sparking a significant rally in both Bitcoin and altcoins.
JPMorgan analysts estimate that a spot-based XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) could attract between $3 billion and $8 billion in inflows, drawing comparisons to the success of Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs introduced last year.
JPMorgan Chase predicts that the MSCI EAFE Index, which tracks major stocks from Europe, Australasia, and the Far East, could soon start outperforming the S&P 500 after years of lagging behind.
JPMorgan analysts are raising doubts about Bitcoin’s role as "digital gold" as demand for traditional gold continues to strengthen.
In a move that signals changing tides in traditional finance, JPMorgan is preparing to accept Bitcoin ETF holdings as collateral for loans—starting with BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust, according to insiders familiar with the plan.
JPMorgan analysts have raised price targets for several Bitcoin mining stocks, adjusting their evaluations to reflect the value of these companies' power assets and Bitcoin holdings.
JPMorgan has enhanced its blockchain platform, now rebranded as Kinexys Digital Payments, by integrating it with the bank’s foreign exchange (FX) services.
In the wake of a global market downturn affecting various asset classes, JPMorgan has suggested that a "buy-the-dip" opportunity may be approaching.
JPMorgan Chase’s chief global strategist has expressed a cautious view of the U.S. economy, suggesting that while a full recession may be avoided, the near-term outlook points to slow and uneven growth.
Concerns over America’s economic trajectory are deepening, with fresh data pointing to slowing momentum.
A recent survey by JPMorgan focusing on institutional traders revealed that over 70% of respondents have no intention to trade cryptocurrencies this year, with the percentage slightly decreasing from 78% in 2024.
JPMorgan has quietly taken a step toward public blockchain integration by settling a tokenized U.S. Treasury transaction outside its private infrastructure for the first time.
J.P. Morgan, HQLAx, and Ownera have launched a groundbreaking cross-ledger repo trading solution, enabling real-time, intraday exchange of cash and collateral with settlement precision down to the minute.
JPMorgan Chase has issued a warning about the economic consequences of the upcoming presidential election.
JPMorgan has dramatically lowered its oil price forecast for 2026, now expecting crude to fall to $58 per barrel.
Despite encouraging job numbers on the surface, JPMorgan Chase’s chief global strategist David Kelly says the U.S. economy is quietly losing momentum.
A new report from JPMorgan is shedding light on the staggering upside potential of Coinbase’s partnership with Circle and its deep exposure to the USDC stablecoin.