Although Bitcoin is pushing higher and higher, all eyes were on US spot Bitcoin ETFs, which saw eye-watering numbers. BlackRock posted $1.1B in inflows yesterday, with all 11 ETFs bringing in $1.34B — a number that surprised even the most seasoned ETF analysts. After a Bitcoin rundown, we go through a complete overview of Ethereum as it stands, why it is currently thriving and perhaps even hinting at a "monster rally." Then we will look at an uncomfortable emerging trend as yet another prominent crypto figure is kidnapped.

Further reading:

• BTC price sets fresh all-time high near $77K amid 'long squeeze' fears
• BTC investors pour $1.1B into BlackRock ETF as Bitcoin marks another high
• Ethereum set for a ‘monster rally’ as price nears $2.9K
• Ethereum deploys nearly $500M to ecosystem projects in 2022–23: Report
• Ethereum fees poised for rebound amid L2, blob uptick
• Ethereum holder turns $38K into $30M after 8 years
• WonderFi CEO kidnapped and forced to pay $1M ransom: Report

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