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Month: November 2025

Bitcoin’s Battle for Safe-Haven Status Intensifies

The post Bitcoin’s Battle for Safe-Haven Status Intensifies appeared com. Bitcoin ETF growth shows scale, but investor trust lags behind gold’s long-term stability. Gold remains preferred in crises due to central banks and institutional allocators’ support. Bitcoin’s “digital gold” status hinges on adoption, infrastructure, and crisis performance. Bitcoin’s push toward the digital gold label continues to face strong headwinds despite its rapid ascent in global markets. The asset overtook gold ETFs in late 2024, reaching a level many considered historic. Besides, its total ETF assets now hover near $120 billion, showing lasting investor interest. However, its market character still lacks the stability and trust that define traditional safe-haven assets. This gap forms what Simon Kim, CEO of Hashed, describes as the “digital gold paradox,” a situation where scale grows fast but long-term confidence remains fragile. Why Trust Still Favors Gold Over Bitcoin Kim notes that time shapes investor trust more than any metric. Gold has survived thousands of years of crises, wars, and currency transitions. Bitcoin, meanwhile, has existed for only sixteen years, leaving investors unsure about its crisis behavior. Moreover, capital composition adds another challenge. Bitcoin ETFs attract hedge funds and trading desks that chase volatility. Consequently, the asset often reacts like a high-risk tech stock when markets move. Gold, however, benefits from long-term allocators such as central banks, pensions, and insurers. Their presence helps gold behave steadily during stress events. Correlation trends reinforce this divide. Bitcoin still trades closely with the Nasdaq, often selling off when tech stocks fall. Gold moves differently. Hence, global investors still turn to physical assets when geopolitical and macro tensions escalate. Gold’s surge to over $4,000 in 2025 and the rapid rise in gold ETF assets underline this preference. Central banks drove most of this expansion as they reduced dollar exposure and increased reserve diversification. Bitcoin’s Path to Higher Market Maturity Kim believes.

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Solana and XRP ETFs Defy Outflows as Markets Face Heavy Outflows

The post Solana and XRP ETFs Defy Outflows as Markets Face Heavy Outflows appeared com. While spot Bitcoin and Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are facing some of the biggest daily outflows since they launch, two new altcoin products are bucking the trend. Despite the broader market rout, Solana (SOL) and XRP (XRP) ETFs have yet to record a single outflow day since launch, according to crypto ETF data aggregator SoSoValue. This makes the two altcoin ETFs rare green marks in an otherwise red ETF landscape. The inflows are becoming substantial. Data shows that Solana-based spot ETFs have accumulated nearly $500 million in net inflows, while XRP ETFs have seen $410 million in cumulative net inflows to date. The divergence comes amid one of the most severe multi-week outflow streaks in spot Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) ETF history. While flagship crypto products are seeing large-scale redemptions, steady inflows into new ETFs suggest a small but notable hint of conviction among investors exploring exposure beyond the two largest assets. Solana ETF inflows in November.” The ETF made a strong debut, pulling in $105 million on its first trading day, according to SoSoValue data. Asset manager Canary’s XRPC added another $12. 8 million on Thursday, bringing total inflows to $118 million on the day. Canary CEO Steven McClurg congratulated Bitwise on the launch, saying that they’re “rooting” for them despite being competitors in the space. It currently holds the record for the largest XRP ETF inflow day, pulling in $243 million in inflows on Nov. 14 for XRPC. Solana-based ETFs displayed a similar pattern of resilience, recording consistent daily inflows even as the broader markets declined. SOL-based ETF.

Gobblers outlast Apaches 35-14 in area playoffs

The No. 8 ranked Cuero Gobblers (11-1, 3-1) stood up to the test Friday night at Yoakum High. They wire-to-wire and defeated the Gonzales Apaches 35-14 in the area round of the 4A D2 UIL Texas Football State Playoffs. Cuero senior quarterback Jaxxon Marie did not play in last week’s playoff game due to injury [.].

Dak’s 18 points leads Colorado over UC Davis 95-79

Colorado beat UC Davis 95-79 Sunday behind Bangot Dak’s 18 points on 8-of-10 shooting as the Buffaloes pulled away after the Aggies tied it at 54-54 with 13: 27 left. Dak answered with a dunk, Felix Kossaras scored inside and Barrington Hargress finished at the rim to spark a decisive three-possession run. Kossaras added 17 points with two 3s, Sebastian Rancik had 15 points and seven rebounds and Hargress posted 13 points and nine assists as Colorado shot 60 percent from the field and 60 percent from deep. Marcus Wilson scored 21 for UC Davis while Niko Rocak had 19 on 6-of-7 shooting and Nils Cooper added 14 points and nine rebounds as the Aggies hung around until Colorado’s surge settled it.

Maria Sharapova gets honest about why she found it ‘really difficult’ to hug & be friendly with fellow WTA stars

Maria Sharapova recently shared her approach to handling competition and friendships on the tour. She said it was difficult for her to be social or friendly with other players during her career.

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