Hedge funds, pensions, and banks invested significantly in Bitcoin-focused ETFs as the asset gained mainstream acceptance with the help of US regulators. Major players like Millennium Management and other firms from around the world engaged. The funds experienced a net inflow of $17 billion this year, bolstered by BlackRock’s $20 billion IBIT.
Asian stocks fall ahead of US non-farm payroll data
Shares in Australia and Japan fell more than 1% in opening trade while equity index futures for Hong Kong slipped. Drops for Japanese benchmarks reflected
March 7, 2025