Ethereum and Bitcoin ETFs continue to draw institutional attention in early 2026. Last week alone saw ETH ETFs capturing $479M in inflows, while Bitcoin ETFs commanded a more substantial $1.4B, underscoring the sustained demand for on-chain asset exposure through traditional financial vehicles.
Meanwhile, macroeconomic headwinds are looming. Starting February 1st, major European economies—Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, UK, Netherlands, and Finland—face a 10% U.S. tariff on all goods destined for American shores. Such trade shifts typically ripple through risk-on assets, including crypto markets, as investors reassess portfolio allocations amid economic uncertainty.
On the institutional front, Anchorage Digital is making a bold move to scale, targeting up to $400M through a public offering. The digital asset custody player's IPO push signals growing maturation within the Web3 infrastructure space.
Meanwhile, the Sonic ecosystem caught attention this week, torching 16,027,929.41 unclaimed $S tokens. The burn represents a deflationary move that reshapes tokenomics and aligns incentives for active participants.
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JustHodlIt
· 13h ago
tbh the tariff situation got me more worried than the eth inflows lol... europe gonna get hit hard and we all know crypto pumps on chaos anyway right
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WealthCoffee
· 13h ago
BTC's 1.4B entry is no joke, but Europe's tariffs really have people panicking... The crypto market will probably fluctuate along with it.
Anchorage Digital raised $400M? Alright, let's see if it can hold up.
I don't quite understand Sonic's recent coin burn; can it really boost the price, or is there another story?
ETH's inflow is so much less than BTC's, it's quite interesting.
Institutions are starting to buy the dip at the beginning of 2026, feels like someone is playing chess.
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DegenRecoveryGroup
· 13h ago
BTC inflow of 1.4B is indeed fierce, but is this wave of European tariffs going to cause a dump...
Are institutions really bottom fishing, or is this just a prelude?
Anchorage Digital is pushing for an IPO, is this really happening?
What do you think about Sonic's large-scale token burn? It feels like a prelude to cutting the leeks.
These two ETF data look good, but they can't withstand the macro explosion.
Once tariffs are announced, risk assets will have to play along, and crypto bros will go through another round of cleansing.
The IPO wave is coming, but who can survive is still uncertain.
Token burning sounds high-level, but isn't it just to pump the market?
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BlindBoxVictim
· 13h ago
BTC's 1.4B inflow is really the peak, but I still think this wave of tariff risks will heavily suppress the market. Let's wait and see.
Sonic's move to burn tokens... well, to put it nicely, it's inflation, but honestly, it's just cutting the leeks.
Anchorage is trying to seize the opportunity. Has Web3 infrastructure really gained momentum?
Once tariffs are imposed in Europe, funds will definitely flow into BTC. Is this an opportunity or a trap... I’m not sure.
Machine: ETH's growth rate still can't match BTC. Institutions probably trust Bitcoin more.
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MemeCoinSavant
· 13h ago
ngl the tariff arc is actually gonna be hilarious to watch play out... everyone's gonna pretend they didn't see it coming lmao
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GweiWatcher
· 13h ago
BTC's inflow of 1.4B is real, ETH's only 479M is a bit disappointing... but the fact that institutions are still buying indicates this wave isn't over
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The wave of tariffs in Europe is coming, after February 1st risk assets will take a hit, and the crypto market will once again experience rollercoaster swings
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Anchorage Digital IPO is serious, Web3 infrastructure is really maturing... more and more money is flowing in
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Sonic burning over 16 million S tokens is quite intense, what are holders thinking... the deflationary effect is explosive
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$1.4B vs $479M, Bitcoin is still the big brother, Ethereum, keep going brothers
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After tariffs arrive, will institutions reduce their risk exposure? It feels like this impact is underestimated
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Web3 infrastructure is gradually seeing major players emerge, Anchorage's move is a clear signal
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Sonic's burn is a bit intense, looking forward to how the token price will react...
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SerumSurfer
· 13h ago
ngl, is this tariff thing really going to mess up the market? Feels like I might have to run away again.
Ethereum and Bitcoin ETFs continue to draw institutional attention in early 2026. Last week alone saw ETH ETFs capturing $479M in inflows, while Bitcoin ETFs commanded a more substantial $1.4B, underscoring the sustained demand for on-chain asset exposure through traditional financial vehicles.
Meanwhile, macroeconomic headwinds are looming. Starting February 1st, major European economies—Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, UK, Netherlands, and Finland—face a 10% U.S. tariff on all goods destined for American shores. Such trade shifts typically ripple through risk-on assets, including crypto markets, as investors reassess portfolio allocations amid economic uncertainty.
On the institutional front, Anchorage Digital is making a bold move to scale, targeting up to $400M through a public offering. The digital asset custody player's IPO push signals growing maturation within the Web3 infrastructure space.
Meanwhile, the Sonic ecosystem caught attention this week, torching 16,027,929.41 unclaimed $S tokens. The burn represents a deflationary move that reshapes tokenomics and aligns incentives for active participants.