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Toronto-based digital asset manager 3iQ is pioneering Ether (ETH) staking for the first time in North America’s ETF industry. By collaborating with Coinbase’s staking infrastructure, 3iQ aims to provide high-yield savings rate-like opportunities for investors. However, lack of regulatory clarity and price volatility often present challenges.

Despite Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s cautionary stance on digital assets, Bitcoin demonstrated a strong performance, outperforming inflation and the S&P 500 last year. Contrary to Trudeau’s viewpoint, several Liberal MPs, including Trudeau’s opposition rivals, own virtual asset investments, signaling a division in official perspective on crypto within his own party.

Despite volatility and what’s known as a “crypto winter”, financial advisors need a clear awareness of cryptocurrency risks and benefits according to Noah Billick from Rennoco & Co. Advisors failing to comprehend crypto’s potential role in a client’s portfolio risk neglecting their fiduciary duties. Additionally, the crypto industry is steadily progressing, with improved custodial practices and regulatory developments leading the way.

“Bitcoin climbed back near $29,200 amidst market volatility following Curve’s recent exploit, while Tron founder stabilizes the troubled CRV token. Despite chaos, investors are drawing strength from Sun’s relief efforts, hinting at market’s increasing sophistication. However, market sentiment remains jittery.”

Institutional investors withdrew $88 million from digital asset funds last week, contributing to a total of $417 million in the past two months. CoinShares attributes the ongoing selling to monetary policy and rising interest rates, with Bitcoin and Ethereum experiencing significant outflows and North American funds leading the sell-off.

Crypto market displays resilience amid regulatory challenges and US debt concerns, with experts predicting pre-FOMC market correction. Experts expect correction and consolidation between $25K-$27K levels, while the decline in bitcoin options put/call ratio indicates reduced investor concerns. Ethereum’s post-merge performance captures market attention through increased staking demand and realized deflationary promise.

Investors withdrew over $54 million from large digital asset funds amidst Bitcoin’s price drop. However, there seems to be a shift towards alternative crypto assets, pointing to a mix of bullish and bearish attitudes in the digital asset market.

As the U.S. inflation report release approaches, investors anticipate its impact on the crypto market. The focus lies on Binance and cold wallet storage while observing the U.S. Federal Reserve’s decisions and their effects on cryptocurrencies. Cautious optimism remains among blockchain enthusiasts.

The bearish market trend persists as institutional investors’ negative sentiment continues for the third consecutive week, with digital asset investment products experiencing $54 million in outflows last week. Outflows primarily focused on Bitcoin and were mostly driven by European and Canadian funds. Despite this, Bitcoin’s price remains relatively stable, questioning the market’s resilience and long-term stability.