Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded total net inflows of $1,917.8 million during the prior U.S. trading period (Aug 17–21, 2026), while Spot Ethereum ETFs recorded $692.6 million in total net inflows over the same period.
On the regulatory front, the U.S. posture remains firm as the CFTC signaled it would continue moving forward with crypto regulation even if the CLARITY Act is delayed, underscoring persistent pressure for clearer rules.
Term Finance reported an estimated $8.5 million loss from a governance-related exploit in its Ethereum vault system, reinforcing that protocol governance and DeFi security remain key market risks.
Bitcoin is trading at $77,216 and Ethereum at $2,446.
The Fear and Greed Index is 73, indicating Greed.
