Bitcoin is currently priced at $94,525, down -0.01% in the past 24 hours, while Ethereum trades at $3,137, down -3.97%. The Fear and Greed Index remains balanced at 63, indicating a neutral market sentiment despite recent price fluctuations. Crypto adoption continues at a rapid pace with Bitcoin growing faster than past tech revolutions. A BlackRock report suggests Bitcoin’s user base is expanding quicker than the internet or mobile phones did. Meanwhile, crypto ETPs recorded $47 million inflows last week. JPMorgan analysts foresee that Solana and XRP ETPs could attract up to $15 billion in net inflows.This article examines these trends alongside key data from BlackRock and CoinShares.
What’s Trending in the Crypto Community?
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MicroStrategy has purchased 2,530 BTC for approximately $243 million.
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U.S. publicly listed company Semler Scientific announced a $23.3 million increase in its Bitcoin holdings, adding 237 BTC.
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Canadian tech company Matador announced the purchase of approximately 29 BTC at an average price of $96,341 per coin.
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Azuki announced the launch of the ANIME token on Ethereum and Arbitrum in January, with 50.5% allocated to the community.
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Meta shareholders suggested using part of the company's $72 billion cash reserve to purchase Bitcoin.
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Donald Trump Jr. has been appointed as a strategic advisor for prediction market platform Kalshi.
Read more: MicroStrategy Acquires 21,550 More Bitcoin for $2.1 Billion
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BlackRock: Bitcoin Adoption Outpacing Internet and Mobile Phones
Time needed to achieve 300m users. Source: BlackRock
Chart Description: Bar chart displaying time needed to reach 300 million users between crypto, the internet, and mobile phones since their inceptions. Crypto reached 300 million users faster than the internet and mobile phones.
BlackRock’s new report says Bitcoin is growing faster than transformative technologies like the internet and mobile phones. Bitcoin launched in 2009 and has become a globally recognized asset. BlackRock credits three main factors for this growth: demographic shifts, economic realities, and a digital-first financial system.
Younger “digital natives” show higher rates of Bitcoin ownership. They trust tech solutions more than older generations do and see Bitcoin as a viable alternative store of value. Meanwhile rising inflation and distrust in legacy banking have driven people toward decentralized assets. BlackRock writes that Bitcoin’s independence has “resonated with investors worldwide” especially during “uncertain times.”
Maturing digital asset infrastructure also plays a key role. As major financial platforms support Bitcoin it becomes easier to buy, store and use BTC in everyday transactions. BlackRock offers its spot Bitcoin ETF IBIT for simpler Bitcoin exposure stating that direct ownership remains complex for many investors. IBIT has over $50 billion in assets under management and $38 billion in inflows according to Farside Investors. BlackRock also launched IBIT in Cboe Canada on Jan 13.
Read more: BlackRock Eyes Solana ETF: A Game-Changer for Crypto Adoption
Crypto ETPs Record $47M Inflows Last Week
Crypto ETP flows by assets in the week of Jan. 6–10 (in millions of dollars). Source: CoinShares
CoinShares says crypto ETPs saw about $1 billion inflows last week offset by $940 million outflows triggered by fresh macroeconomic data and Federal Reserve statements. This pushed some investors to reduce risk.
Bitcoin investment products led with $213 million inflows for the week of Jan 6 to Jan 10. Bitcoin remains the top performer in 2025 with $799 million in year-to-date inflows. Total Bitcoin ETP assets under management stand near $125.4 billion, a 3.5% drop from the prior week’s $130 billion due to broad market selling.
JPMorgan Projects $15B for Solana, XRP ETPs
Source: KuCoin
A JPMorgan estimate indicates that ETPs for Solana (SOL) and XRP might gather over $15 billion in net inflows. Bitcoin’s first-year ETP growth reached $108 billion or 6% of its $1.8 trillion market cap. Ethereum’s first ETP offerings amassed $12 billion or 3% of ETH’s $395 billion market cap. By comparison SOL-based ETPs could see $3 billion to $6 billion in inflows while XRP could draw $4 billion to $8 billion.
Source: KuCoin
CoinShares reports that Solana ETPs hold $1.6 billion in assets under management with $438 million net flows in 2024. XRP ETPs hold $910 million in assets with $69 million net inflows. However, approving ETFs for both assets in the US may face delays. Bloomberg analysts say President-elect Donald Trump’s pro-crypto stance could open doors to new approvals but regulators have rejected Solana-tied ETFs in the past while Ripple Labs remains in a legal dispute with the SEC over XRP’s classification.
Read more: XRP Price Prediction 2025 - Could XRP Cross $8 in 2025?
Conclusion
Bitcoin’s adoption curve appears to eclipse earlier tech booms. BlackRock’s IBIT spot ETF is easing entry for traditional investors who seek Bitcoin exposure. Though crypto ETPs experienced $47 million inflows last week, macroeconomic factors continue to sway market sentiment. JPMorgan’s projections suggest that next-generation assets like Solana and XRP may see multi-billion-dollar inflows if more ETF approvals materialize. The market’s next phase hinges on regulatory clarity, investor demand, and ongoing technological progress in a sector that keeps evolving at record pace.
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