Crypto Market Update: Spot Bitcoin ETFs See US$553 Million in Inflows, Dormant Whale Resurfaces

Here’s a quick recap of the crypto landscape for Friday (September 12) as of 9:00 a.m. UTC.

Get the latest insights on Bitcoin, Ethereum and altcoins, along with a round-up of key cryptocurrencymarket news

​Bitcoin and Ethereum price update

Bitcoin (BTC) was priced at US$114,941, a 1 percent increase in 24 hours. Its highest valuation of the day was US$116,309, and its lowest was US$113,802.

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Bitcoin price performance, September 12, 2025.

Ether (ETH) was priced at US$4,521.17, an increase of 2.5 percent over the past 24 hours. Its highest valuation on Friday was US$4,558.54, and its lowest was US$4,400.20.

Altcoin price update

• Solana (SOL) was priced at US$239.78, an increase of 5.3 percent over the last 24 hours. Its highest valuation on Friday was US$239.83, and its lowest level was US$225.74.

• XRP was trading for US$3.04, up by 1.2 percent in the past 24 hours. Its highest valuation of the day was US$3.07, and its lowest valuation was US$2.99.

• SUI (Sui) was valued at US$3.63, up by 0.4 percent in the past 24 hours. Its highest price on Friday was US$3.69 and its lowest was US$.358.

• Cardano (ADA) was priced at US$0.8895, up by 1.1 percent over 24 hours. Its highest valuation on Friday was US$0.9064, and its lowest was US$0.8743.

​Today’s crypto news to know

US Bitcoin ETFs extend inflow streak, adding US$553 million

Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the US attracted US$552.78 million in net inflows on Thursday (September 11), their fourth consecutive day of investor demand.

According to data from SoSoValue, this is the longest run spot Bitcoin ETFs have been on since late August, when inflows coincided with the cryptocurrency’s climb to a record high above US$123,000.

Wednesday’s (September 10) US$757.14 million intake was the biggest single-day gain since July.

In addition to the upsurge for spot Bitcoin ETFs, Ether ETFs have also returned to positive territory after a six day losing streak drained more than US$1 billion. Analysts have tied the flows to expectations of a US Federal Reserve rate cut on September 17, which could boost risk assets across the board.

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The Regulatory Environment Shaping Hybrid EV Market Growth

The regulatory landscape is tilting in favor of hybrid and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles as the U.S. administration sharpens its focus on reducing carbon emissions from passenger vehicles. The increasing stringency of auto emissions standards is expected to elevate the prospects for manufacturers of these types of vehicles.

Comparing Ford Motor and Toyota in the Hybrid EV Market The Case for Ford Motor Stock

One heavyweight in the race for hybrid EV market dominance is Ford Motor Company (F), a Michigan-based automobile manufacturer founded in 1903. Ford's diverse product portfolio spans trucks, commercial vehicles, SUVs, and luxury models under the Lincoln brand. With a market capitalization of $51.89 billion, Ford has seen a 14.5% rise in its stock price over the past 52 weeks, albeit trailing the broader S&P 500 Index, which surged by 30.5% during the same period. However, Ford has struggled over the long term, delivering a 15% decline in the last decade.

Ford made a strategic move by reinstating its dividend payments after the pandemic-induced suspension in 2020. The company raised its quarterly dividend to 15 cents per share, and also issued a special dividend of 18 cents per share. Currently yielding 4.6%, Ford's annual dividend of $0.60 per share is well-supported by its payout ratio of 61.4%, indicative of sound dividend coverage from adjusted earnings.

From a valuation standpoint, Ford appears attractively priced at 6.85x forward adjusted earnings and 0.29x sales, presenting a substantial discount relative to both industry peers and its own historical averages.

Ford's Q4 Earnings Performance

In the competitive EV market, Ford faced challenges, with its "Model e" segment incurring an EBIT loss of $4.7 billion, translating to a significant loss of $64,731 per EV sold in 2023. However, Ford saw a surge in hybrid sales, with Q4 figures demonstrating a remarkable 55% growth, amounting to 37,229 vehicles sold.

In its latest earnings report for the fourth quarter, Ford recorded a total loss of $526 million, primarily due to exceptional charges related to pension programs and international operational reorganizations. The company's profitability was further affected by heightened labor costs resulting from an extended strike by the United Automobile Workers (UAW) union. Despite these challenges, Ford outperformed market expectations, posting adjusted earnings of $0.29 per share and revenue of $43.21 billion, surpassing analysts' projections.

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Dormant Bitcoin whale resurfaces after 13 years

A long-silent Bitcoin wallet holding 444.81 BTC, currently worth over US$50 million, has suddenly sprung to life after 13 years of inactivity. On Wednesday, blockchain monitors flagged transfers of 132.03 BTC to a new address and 5 BTC to Kraken, sparking speculation about the motives behind the move.

The wallet had been inactive for 13 years, raising questions among investors about whether the original owner has regained access, or if coins have changed hands. Historically, dormant wallets often capture market attention as their moves can precede larger sales or signal shifting long-term sentiment.

The timing also comes amid Bitcoin’s latest rally above US$115,000.

Gemini prices IPO at US$28, set to trade on Nasdaq

Gemini Trust Company, the exchange founded by Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, has priced its initial public offering (IPO) at US$28 per share, above earlier expectations.

The stock will begin trading on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker “GEMI,” marking one of the year’s most closely watched crypto debuts. Strong investor demand pushed the price well past the originally targeted US$17 to US$19 range, with underwriters holding an option to buy extra shares.

The company won’t directly benefit from secondary sales, though the deal signals strong interest in public crypto firms.

Gemini reported US$142.2 million in revenue last year, with nearly 70 percent coming from trading fees, but also posted widening losses that hit US$282.5 million in the first half of 2025.

Despite its expected IPO success, the company faces lingering scrutiny, having settled a US$5 million Commodity Futures Trading Commission case in January over alleged misstatements tied to Bitcoin futures.

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Securities Disclosure: I, Giann Liguid, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.