Index

A crypto Index provides a way for investors to gain diversified exposure to a specific basket of digital assets through a single tokenized product. These indices often track specific sectors, such as DeFi, DePIN, or RWA, and are automatically rebalanced via smart contracts. In 2026, AI-managed thematic indices have become the gold standard for passive investing, allowing users to track the "blue chips" of the Web3 economy without manual portfolio management. This tag covers index methodology, rebalancing frequency, and the benefits of diversified crypto baskets.

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Created: 2026/02/02 18:52
Updated: 2026/02/02 18:52
Rather Than Fear Stablecoins, Offer Your Customers Better Rates, Matt Hougan Says About Banks

Rather Than Fear Stablecoins, Offer Your Customers Better Rates, Matt Hougan Says About Banks

Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan urges banks to raise deposit rates to compete with stablecoins, potentially reshaping savings and lending dynamics.   Banks should raise deposit rates to counter stablecoins, according to Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise. He argues that instead of lobbying against crypto, U.S. banks should focus on giving depositors better returns. […] The post Rather Than Fear Stablecoins, Offer Your Customers Better Rates, Matt Hougan Says About Banks appeared first on Live Bitcoin News.

Author: LiveBitcoinNews
BREAKING NEWS! US PPI Data Released! What Was Bitcoin’s (BTC) First Reaction?

BREAKING NEWS! US PPI Data Released! What Was Bitcoin’s (BTC) First Reaction?

The post BREAKING NEWS! US PPI Data Released! What Was Bitcoin’s (BTC) First Reaction? appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. While the leading cryptocurrency Bitcoin (BTC) continues to trade in a narrow range, the FED’s interest rate decision to be announced next week is expected to trigger the rise. While it is considered certain that the FED will cut interest rates in September, a 25 basis point rate cut is priced in at 91.8%, and a 50 basis point cut is priced in at 8.2%. While some experts state that the FED’s interest rate cut has already been priced in, others argue that the FED’s interest rate cut will trigger the expected rise. While the FED’s decision was eagerly awaited, data on the US Producer Price Index (PPI), one of the data the FED follows in its decisions, was announced. The data disclosed is as follows: Core Producer Price Index (Monthly): Announced -0.1% – Expected 0.3% – Previous 0.9% Core Producer Price Index (Annual): Announced 2.8% – Expected 3.5% – Previous 3.7% Producer Price Index (Monthly): Announced -0.1% – Expected 0.3% – Previous 0.9% Producer Price Index (Annual): Announced 2.6% – Expected 3.3% – Previous 3.3% Bitcoin’s first reaction after the incoming PPI data was as follows: *This is not investment advice. Follow our Telegram and Twitter account now for exclusive news, analytics and on-chain data! Source: https://en.bitcoinsistemi.com/breaking-news-us-ppi-data-released-what-was-bitcoins-btc-first-reaction/

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews
$XRP Nears ATH as ETF Approval Odds Hit 93%; Wall Street Pepe Scales on Solana

$XRP Nears ATH as ETF Approval Odds Hit 93%; Wall Street Pepe Scales on Solana

Ripple’s $XRP just hit $3, edging closer to its $3.60 ATH. A notable driver? The 98% likelihood of US ETF approval, boosting expectations of heightened institutional demand. On the back of this, another altcoin is turning heads. It’s dubbed Wall Street Pepe ($WEPE), and it recently expanded from Ethereum to Solana ahead of new exchange […]

Author: Bitcoinist
USD/JPY wobbles around 147.50 ahead of US producer inflation data

USD/JPY wobbles around 147.50 ahead of US producer inflation data

The post USD/JPY wobbles around 147.50 ahead of US producer inflation data appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. USD/JPY consolidates around 147.50 as investors await US PPI data for August. The Fed is certain to cut interest rates in the policy meeting next week. The Japanese economy faces a political crisis amid PM Ishiba’s resignation as LDP leader. The USD/JPY pair trades in a tight range around 147.50 during the European trading session on Wednesday. The pair consolidates as investors await the United States (US) Producer Price Index (PPI) data for August, which will be published at 12:30 GMT. Investors will closely monitor the US PPI data to get cues about the size of interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve (Fed) in its policy meeting next week, with traders remaining confident that the central bank will lower key borrowing rates. According to the CME FedWatch tool, traders see an 8.4% chance that the Fed will cut interest rates by 50 basis points (bps) to 3.75%-4.00%, while the rest point a standard 25-bps interest rate reduction. Economists expect the US headline PPI to have grown steadily at an annualized pace of 3.3%. Meanwhile, the core PPI – which excludes volatile food and energy items – is estimated to have risen moderately by 3.5%, against 3.7% in July. Ahead of the US PPI data, the US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the Greenback’s value against six major currencies, trades calmly near 97.80. Meanwhile, the Japanese economy is facing a deep political crisis after the resignation of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba from his post as president of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). Ishiba stepped down after his opponents at LDP called on him to take responsibility for the party’s losses and for his incompetence in the trade deal with Washington. Going forward, investors will focus on the Bank of Japan’s (BoJ) monetary policy announcement next week. Inflation FAQs Inflation measures…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews
Metaplanet Plans $1.6 Billion Share Sale to Buy Bitcoin

Metaplanet Plans $1.6 Billion Share Sale to Buy Bitcoin

Metaplanet plans $1.6B share sale to buy Bitcoin, aiming for 210,000 BTC and expanding crypto income strategies. Metaplanet, a Japan-listed company often called Japan’s “MicroStrategy,” announced plans to raise significant funds through an overseas share sale. On September 10, 2025, the company announced it would issue 385 million new shares for y553 per share. This […] The post Metaplanet Plans $1.6 Billion Share Sale to Buy Bitcoin appeared first on Live Bitcoin News.

Author: LiveBitcoinNews
XAU/USD holds above $3,620, on a soft USD, geopolitical tensions

XAU/USD holds above $3,620, on a soft USD, geopolitical tensions

The post XAU/USD holds above $3,620, on a soft USD, geopolitical tensions appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Gold bounces up at $3,620, favoured by Fed easing expectations and geopolitical concerns. The precious metal remains near record highs despite its overbought condition. XAU/USD shows a bearish divergence after having rallied more than10% over the last three weeks. Gold keeps trading higher on Wednesday despite its overstretched condition and technical signals anticipating a bearish correction. The weak US Dollar, amid rising bets of Fed easing and rising geopolitical tensions in Europe and the Middle East, keeps Bullion’s safe-haven appeal intact. XAU/USD found buyers at the $3,620 area on early trading on Wednesday and returned to levels beyond $3,650, with Tuesday’s high, at $3,675 on sight. Israel’s attack to the Hamas leadership in Qatar and reports that Poland shot down drones, allegedly Russian in its airspace, have provided additional support to precious metals. Technical analysis: XAU/USD is ripe for a bearish correction The technical picture, however, shows signals suggesting an impending bearish correction. The Relative Strength Index is at overbought levels on the Daily and most intraday charts, and the 4-hour graphics reflect a clear bearish divergence, hinting that the upside cycle is exhausted after rallying beyond 10% in the last three weeks. Bulls are likely to be challenged at Wednesday’s record high of $3,675. Above here, the 261.8% Fibonacci extension of the September 3-4 pullback, at the $3,700 area, seems a plausible target for buyers.,On the flipside, a bearish reversal below the mentioned lows, at $3,620, is likely to add pressure towards the September 3 high, $3.580, that held bears on Monday. Further down, the September 4 low, at $3,510, would cone into view. Gold FAQs Gold has played a key role in human’s history as it has been widely used as a store of value and medium of exchange. Currently, apart from its shine and usage for jewelry,…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews
Metaplanet Stock Price Falls 30% In a Month, Here is Why?

Metaplanet Stock Price Falls 30% In a Month, Here is Why?

The post Metaplanet Stock Price Falls 30% In a Month, Here is Why? appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Key Insights: Metaplanet stock has dropped 28% in the past month, reflecting investor concerns over its reliance on Bitcoin holdings. The company plans to issue 385 million shares to raise $1.4 billion, primarily for Bitcoin purchases and expanding its BTC options business. Metaplanet aims to acquire 210,000 BTC by 2027, with recent purchases boosting its holdings to 20,136 BTC. Metaplanet stock price closed at ¥614 ($4.18) on September 9, 2025, down more than 30% since the late August announcement of a major share offering. The stock traded at ¥714 ($4.86) on September 10, 2025, with a day high of ¥714 ($4.86) and low of ¥563 ($3.83). Average volume reached 29.83 million shares. Market cap stood at 539.77 billion yen ($3.67 billion). This drop aligns with broader pressures on Bitcoin treasury firms, as Bitcoin traded around $111,041 on September 9, 2025. Metaplanet holds 20,136 Bitcoin. The same is valued at $2.251 billion, ranking sixth among public companies. Metaplanet announced a 385 million share offering on September 9, 2025, priced at ¥553 ($3.76) each. The move aims to raise 212.9 billion yen ($1.44 billion). Proceeds target Bitcoin purchases between September and October 2025. The issue price reflects a 9.9% discount to the September 9 close of ¥614 ($4.18). This follows shareholder approval on September 2, 2025, for up to 555 billion yen in preferred shares. Dilution risks weighed on investors. Shares outstanding jumped from 57 million in 2022 to 459 million by mid-2025. The company uses equity issuances to fund Bitcoin buys. On August 31, 2025, holdings reached 20,000 Bitcoin. Entry cost totaled $3.242 billion, against current value of $2.251 billion. Investors took profits after triple-digit surges. The stock rose over 10,000% from last year’s low by mid-2025. It hit ¥1,934 ($13.15) yearly peak before dropping 40% to ¥1,150 ($7.82) by July…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews
Bitcoin Price Gets a Boost From Producer Price Index Print

Bitcoin Price Gets a Boost From Producer Price Index Print

Bitcoin gains 0.5% as August PPI drop boosts Fed rate cut bets, trading above $114,000 ahead of key inflation data.

Author: Coinstats
Grayscale Files for Crypto ETFs Tracking Hedera, Litecoin, and Bitcoin Cash

Grayscale Files for Crypto ETFs Tracking Hedera, Litecoin, and Bitcoin Cash

Grayscale files crypto ETFs tracking Hedera, Litecoin, and Bitcoin Cash, awaiting SEC approval amid growing interest in crypto investment products. Grayscale has officially filed new registration statements with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch three new cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs). These include an S-1 filing for a Hedera (HBAR) ETF and separate […] The post Grayscale Files for Crypto ETFs Tracking Hedera, Litecoin, and Bitcoin Cash appeared first on Live Bitcoin News.

Author: LiveBitcoinNews
Cboe launches 10-year “continuous” futures on Bitcoin and Ethereum: cash-settled, debut set for November 10, 2025

Cboe launches 10-year “continuous” futures on Bitcoin and Ethereum: cash-settled, debut set for November 10, 2025

Cboe Global Markets is preparing "Continuous Futures" contracts on Bitcoin and Ethereum with a ten-year duration.

Author: The Cryptonomist