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📰 Switzerland just approved its first BTC ETF, only two days after we said BlackRock was planning one with downside protection. Has the tide suddenly turned?

Just two days ago, we talked about BlackRock planning to launch a Bitcoin ETF with downside protection in the U.S. Then yesterday, Switzerland’s financial regulator, FINMA, approved the country’s first public fund to invest directly in Bitcoin. Under Swiss law, the fund is classified as an alternative investment product, which carries a high risk rating. However, regulators exempted Bitcoin from the applicable risk-diversification rules, saying it has a longer trading history and higher trading volume than other cryptocurrencies, and should therefore be treated differently. This is a strong signal for the broader European market, suggesting that regulators in hesitant countries such as Germany and France may be more likely to ease restrictions.

Why is this news important?
The underlying reason is that regulators in the world’s major economies are shifting their view of crypto assets—from “purely speculative instruments” to “alternative assets that can be included in mainstream investment portfolios.” Switzerland’s ETF approval opens another channel for crypto assets to enter the traditional financial system. What does this mean? Institutional investors can now access public investment vehicles for cryptocurrencies that are as convenient as stock funds, in addition to allocating through over-the-counter or private transactions. Compared with the protected ETF from BlackRock we discussed two days ago, Switzerland’s move is more direct: it fully opens the door to investing in Bitcoin itself. Regulators are showing greater confidence in Bitcoin’s status as an “asset-like” instrument. Taken together, these two events could accelerate Bitcoin ETFs’ path to the mainstream.

Market impact
For BTC, this is a major positive catalyst. Sentiment could heat up immediately in the short term, as this aligns with market expectations. ETH, Bitcoin’s closest comparable asset, will likely benefit as well. For historical context, consider how countries approved gold ETFs before 2024: they started with pilot programs, then expanded access. Switzerland has taken the first step, and we could see more European countries follow suit over the next 6–12 months. This could have a significant impact on capital flows, and in the long run, continue shifting pricing power in crypto markets toward institutional investors. In the short term, though, keep an eye on two things: 1) Whether other European countries follow quickly. If they’re slow to act, Switzerland’s ETF could be affected by insufficient liquidity; 2) When BlackRock’s product launches in the U.S. If it takes too long, it could draw some capital away.

💡 I’m bullish on this trend. Switzerland’s ETF approval is essentially a regulatory “green light” for Bitcoin. This could put the global expansion of Bitcoin ETFs into the fast lane and support gains in BTC and ETH in the short term. ETH, in particular, could outperform on ETF-related speculation. Keep an eye on Hong Kong and Singapore: if they also launch similar products soon, it would give confidence across the market a huge boost. If BlackRock’s protected ETF in the U.S. still has no clear launch timeline in the next two weeks, this thesis could weaken.

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🚨 BlackRock’s IBIT received +$665M and the price fell. Retail is shouting “manipulation”; the data says otherwise. 👇

Yesterday, ETFs saw net inflows of +$526.6M (their best day since Sep. 22). However, $BTC fell 1.3%. Before panicking over this divergence, let’s separate reality from noise:

🔴 THE BEARISH SIDE (Why the price didn’t rise):
• Concentrated demand: Almost all the inflows went to IBIT. The other issuers bled ~$138M. One buyer alone doesn’t make a bull market.
• The fine print: BlackRock’s new protected ETF won’t hold BTC or shares of spot ETFs. It doesn’t add real spot demand.
• Trading hours vs. global markets: ETF flows reflect demand during U.S. trading hours; the 24-hour price also absorbs futures, the Asian session, and macro pressures.

🟢 WHAT THE NOISE IS HIDING (Macro and RWA):
• Retail adoption: Switzerland’s FINMA just approved its first BTC spot ETF.
• Supply relief: Mt. Gox is postponing its repayments until 2027. That’s ~$2,800 million in $BTC that will NOT flood the market this year.
• TradFi exploring DeFi: According to Coindoo, Citi would back tokenized collateral on $AAVE . Institutions are still testing the RWA infrastructure.
• Macro backdrop: Last week the Nasdaq fell -5.5%, but BTC slipped just -1.3%. Even with geopolitical risks still unfolding in the Middle East, crypto is holding up better.

📊 MY ROADMAP:
Sentiment is neutral (Fear & Greed: 47). We’re still in the ~$80.2K to ~$84.3K range. One day of massive inflows doesn’t break a range, but three consecutive sessions start to. I’m watching closely to see whether inflows broaden beyond IBIT, and I’ll confirm with a 4H close outside the zone.

Summary: Institutional money has voted. The price hasn’t yet.
Who will be right this week?
🟢 The flows: the price catches up
🔴 The price: the flows dry up
(I hold $BTC , $LINK,$ONDO, $AAVE and$HYPE. I accumulate via DCA. Analysis, not financial advice).
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📰 How Are Power Infrastructure Delays Holding Back the AI Compute Race?

Goldman Sachs recently warned that delays in power infrastructure could slow AI development and even trigger regulatory measures. This is bad news for the data center industry, which relies on vast amounts of electricity, especially as the race to expand AI computing power heats up. The companies likely to be hit hardest are those that have already invested heavily in AI data centers, as they now face the double blow of rising costs and longer construction timelines.

Why does this matter?
Power delays are one of the main bottlenecks in data center construction. AI computing requires enormous amounts of electricity, and power supplies are under strain in many parts of the world. The issue highlighted by Goldman Sachs goes to the heart of the industry’s growth model: if power supply can’t keep up with demand for AI computing, it’s like putting a tractor engine in a sports car—no matter how good the technology is, it can’t perform to its full potential. This means the AI industry’s expansion could be forced to slow, while governments may introduce stricter regulations, such as restricting data center construction in certain areas.

Market impact
In the short term, news of power delays could heighten risk aversion toward tech stocks, as rising AI computing costs will eventually be reflected in share prices. Over the longer term, however, this could lead to a reallocation of resources across the industry, with capital flowing toward regions with more reliable power supplies or technologies such as energy storage solutions and renewable energy projects. For currently overvalued AI stocks, this could provide a reason for a correction. But the market is more focused on who can find a way around power constraints, for example by adopting more energy-efficient chip technology.

💡 Goldman Sachs’ warning means that growth in AI computing power could slow from its previous exponential pace to linear growth, particularly in areas with limited power supplies. For BTC and ETH, which are currently in a bull market, this means the AI-related narrative needs to be reassessed. If power delays shift AI investment from the US to Europe or Asia, this could benefit local cryptocurrencies in those regions. The specific impact, however, will depend on the scale and speed of capital flows.

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