Why oil-rich investors are fueling Bitcoin’s next liquidity wave

Why oil-rich investors are fueling Bitcoin’s next liquidity wave

From petrodollars to ETFs, oil-rich investors are entering Bitcoin via regulated rails, deepening liquidity while reshaping market structure. In 2025, oil-linked capital from the Gulf, including sovereign wealth funds, family offices and private banking networks, has emerged as a significant influence on Bitcoin’s liquidity dynamics. These investors are entering Bitcoin primarily through regulated channels, including…

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B crypto market crash was ‘controlled deleveraging,’ not cascade: Analyst

$19B crypto market crash was ‘controlled deleveraging,’ not cascade: Analyst

Analysts said most of the record $19 billion crypto liquidation was organic deleveraging, but other traders accused market makers of deepening the crash. Friday’s record $19 billion crypto market liquidation event has left traders divided, with some accusing market makers of a coordinated sell-off while analysts pointed to a more natural deleveraging cycle. Friday’s flash…

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TradFi's deep liquidity issue is crypto's silent structural risk

TradFi's deep liquidity issue is crypto's silent structural risk

Despite crypto’s rapid growth and decentralized ideals, its liquidity remains fragmented and fragile — mirroring traditional finance’s hidden risks and exposing the market to sudden shocks when sentiment shifts. Opinion by: Arthur Azizov, Founder and Investor at B2 Ventures Despite its decentralized nature and big promises, cryptocurrency is still a currency. Like all currencies, it…

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Every chain is an island: crypto’s liquidity crisis

Every chain is an island: crypto’s liquidity crisis

The race to scale blockchain networks has created an unexpected problem of isolated pools of capital that make crypto harder, not easier, to use. Opinion by: Jin Kwon, co-founder and chief strategy officer at Saga Crypto has come a long way in boosting transaction throughput. New layer 1s (L1s) and side networks offer faster, cheaper…

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