Bitcoin ETFs kick off ‘Uptober’ with $103M inflow

Lolly UK add Bitcoin Payment for Seamless Transactions competing now with Square

Lolly UK, a prominent point-of-sale and payment solutions provider in the United Kingdom, has announced the integration of Bitcoin payment options into its services. This strategic move is set to offer customers seamless transactions and positions Lolly UK as a direct competitor to other major payment platforms, including Square, which has also expanded its offerings to include digital currency functionalities. The adoption of Bitcoin by Lolly UK signifies a growing trend among businesses to embrace decentralized digital currencies, providing consumers with more diverse, efficient, and potentially censorship-resistant payment alternatives for their everyday transactions. This development contributes to the broader mainstream adoption of Bitcoin in the retail sector within the UK.

Spot bitcoin ETFs log $2.7 billion in September inflows as institutional demand holds

US spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) recorded substantial net inflows totaling $2.65 billion in September. This performance marks their second-largest monthly inflow since October 2025, indicating a strong and persistent demand from institutional investors for Bitcoin investment products.

Nico Lechuga: Bitcoin Will Revolutionize the $4T Private Equity Industry

Nico Lechuga, representing Ego Death Capital, asserts that Bitcoin is set to disrupt and revolutionize the $4 trillion private equity industry. He draws a clear distinction between traditional private equity, which typically operates under strict deadlines for company exits, and a new model. Lechuga explains that the combination of "permanent capital" and the integration of "Bitcoin treasuries" presents a significantly improved choice for company founders, suggesting a more stable and founder-aligned approach to investment.

Block Launches Its First Ever Bitcoin Consumer Advertising Campaign

21bitcoin Now Pays Interest on Idle Euros, Payable in BTC 

The Austrian Bitcoin platform, 21bitcoin, has introduced a new service that allows its customers to earn interest on their dormant Euro balances. A key feature of this offering is the flexibility for customers to receive these interest payments directly in Bitcoin, should they choose. This development, as reported by Bitcoin Magazine, signifies an expansion of financial services provided by Bitcoin-centric companies.

Bitcoin kicks off new quarter in the old $82,000-$85,000 price range

Bitcoin ETFs draw $6.3B in Q3 as BTC price rises nearly 43%

Bitcoin demonstrated a robust performance in the third quarter, achieving a 42.71% price increase. This marks its most successful third-quarter showing since 2017. A significant factor contributing to this growth was the strong institutional demand, as US spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) collectively attracted $6.34 billion in net inflows during the quarter.

Bitcoin think tank questions MSCI’s ‘invisible committee’ over Strategy, Metaplanet rule

A paper from the Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI) has raised concerns about a proposed rule by MSCI, a global index provider. The BPI argues that MSCI's "non-operating company" rule could lead to the exclusion of prominent Bitcoin-holding companies, such as MicroStrategy (referred to as Strategy) and Metaplanet, from its widely followed indexes. The institute suggests that the origins of this proposed rule might be linked to an earlier review conducted by MSCI concerning corporate crypto treasuries. The potential removal of these companies from major indexes could impact their visibility and attractiveness to institutional investors, affecting the broader perception and integration of Bitcoin into traditional financial structures. This highlights a growing intersection between traditional financial indexing methodologies and the burgeoning trend of companies adopting Bitcoin as a treasury asset.

Bitcoin ETF inflows leave institutional demand unclear: CoinShares

CoinShares research indicates that while the iShares Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) provides insights into institutional engagement with Bitcoin, the significant inflows into these spot Bitcoin ETFs do not necessarily equate to direct institutional bets on an appreciating Bitcoin price. The article points out that these inflows could be substantially driven by "basis trades," where institutions leverage arbitrage opportunities between the spot ETF price and Bitcoin futures contracts. This suggests that a portion of the institutional capital flowing into Bitcoin ETFs is part of sophisticated hedging or arbitrage strategies rather than straightforward directional long positions on Bitcoin. Consequently, interpreting ETF inflow data as a direct measure of institutional conviction in Bitcoin's future price growth needs careful consideration, as it can be influenced by market structure and trading strategies.

Strategy buys 1,665 Bitcoin for $143M as BTC stack hits 847,666

A significant entity, referred to as "Strategy" (likely MicroStrategy), has announced a substantial acquisition of 1,665 Bitcoin, valued at $143 million. This latest purchase has pushed the entity's total Bitcoin holdings to an impressive 847,666 BTC. The funds for these Bitcoin purchases, as well as for repurchasing STRC preferred stock, were generated through the sale of 1.47 million MSTR shares, which raised $246.2 million. This move underscores the ongoing commitment to accumulating Bitcoin as a primary treasury reserve asset.

IBIT options price trading more calmly after Bitcoin rebound

Bitcoin ETF inflows slow to $191M as six-day streak reaches $2.8B

US spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) recorded $191 million in inflows on Thursday, indicating a third consecutive day of decelerated daily inflows. Despite this slowdown, the cumulative net inflows for the year-to-date have now reached $787 million. This contribution forms part of a larger six-day streak, during which total inflows into these Bitcoin ETFs amounted to $2.8 billion.

Sequans exits Bitcoin treasury strategy after selling remaining 314 BTC

France-based semiconductor company Sequans has completed the unwinding of its Bitcoin treasury, selling its remaining 314 BTC. This move marks the full divestment from a strategy that previously saw the company hold over 3,200 BTC. The action comes amidst a broader trend where more firms are reportedly reducing their cryptocurrency holdings.