Bitcoin, cryptocurrency prices fall after Binance reports security issue

Cryptocurrency prices fell on Friday after ​Binance reported a potential ‌security issue and said more than $2.5 billion in assets had ​been frozen.

Reuters • 5 hours ago

Spot Bitcoin ETFs Lost $681 Million in 1 Week as Bitcoin Trades Nearly 33% Below Its 2025 High

A single brutal trading day swallowed most of the headline number, yet the story being told about institutions fleeing Bitcoin does not survive contact with the full data.

24/7 Wall Street • Oct 21, 2026

BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Just Had Its Biggest Day in a Year. So Why Is Crypto Still Falling?

BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (NASDAQ: IBIT) saw a significant inflow of $665.2 million on October 19, 2026, its largest single-day addition since October 7, 2025. Just one trading session earlier, on October 16, the same fund saw an outflow of $71.

24/7 Wall Street • Oct 20, 2026

Bitcoin ETF News: BlackRock Wants to Launch a Bitcoin Fund That Limits Your Losses. What's the Catch?

In an intriguing new move, BlackRock (NYSE:BLK | BLK Price Prediction) is looking to offer Bitcoin investors a kind of financial protection similar to a seatbelt.

24/7 Wall Street • Oct 20, 2026

Why JP Morgan Is Finally Bullish on Bitcoin

BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF took in $665 million on Monday, its largest single day since October 2025. Fidelity and Grayscale saw outflows the same day, and Bitcoin stayed stuck between $82,000 and $83,000.

Yahoo Finance • Oct 20, 2026

On the Chain: Bitcoin rebounds towards US$83,000 as BlackRock drives strongest ETF inflow in a month

Bitcoin has rebounded towards US$83,000 as renewed institutional buying and improving risk appetite provide support after several weeks of volatile trading. The world's largest cryptocurrency was trading at about US$82,967 at the latest check, up around 1.3% on the session after moving between US$81,186 and US$83,245.

Proactive Investors • Oct 21, 2026

‘Short the dollar' and hold gold or Bitcoin as inflation erodes wealth – Ledn's Reeds

Inflation and jurisdictional risks are serving as powerful examples of the value of alternative assets like gold and Bitcoin, and the ability to borrow against these non-yielding assets could make them even more attractive in the coming years, according to Adam Reeds, CEO of digital-asset-backed lending platform Ledn – which is launching Tether Gold-backed loans in the coming weeks.

Kitco • Oct 20, 2026

The bank that called Bitcoin a fraud is now on Ethereum.

Nine US companies, including Broadcom, Verizon and UnitedHealth, have formally objected to having their shares traded on the OKXICE venue. The SEC's innovation exemption gives issuers thirty days to say no, and an objection blocks that one venue rather than the idea itself.

Yahoo Finance • Oct 19, 2026

‘Short the dollar' and hold gold or Bitcoin as inflation erodes wealth – Ledn's Leeds

Inflation and jurisdictional risks are serving as powerful examples of the value of alternative assets like gold and Bitcoin, and the ability to borrow against these non-yielding assets could make them even more attractive in the coming years, according to Adam Leeds, CEO of digital-asset-backed lending platform Ledn – which is launching Tether Gold-backed loans in the coming weeks.

Kitco • Oct 19, 2026

Bitcoin Trades In A Range, But Fees Remain High

Grayscale Bitcoin Trust ETF (GBTC) is rated 'hold' due to high fees and current market conditions. GBTC closely tracks Bitcoin but lags by nearly 1% YTD, primarily due to its 1.50% annual fee. Momentum has improved, but elevated inflation, rising rates, and fee drag temper bullish positioning.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 15, 2026