Overview

• Digital-asset funds took in an all-time weekly high of about $5.95 billion, including roughly $3.55 billion into Bitcoin products, according to CoinShares.
• U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs drew more than $3.2 billion last week, marking their strongest week since launch and intensifying market liquidity.
• Bitcoin touched an intraday peak near $125,899 by CoinGecko data, with traders citing October seasonality and ETF demand as key supports.
• Gold advanced to new highs above $4,000 per ounce, with intraday prints up to $4,029, as safe-haven buying tracked the U.S. government shutdown and expectations for Fed rate cuts.
• Inflows broadened across crypto, with CoinShares reporting $1.48 billion for Ethereum, $706.5 million for Solana and $219.4 million for XRP, while commentators warned about volatility and promotional pitches such as the marketed “Bitcoin Hyper” presale.