Gate Cryptocurrency News and Market Analysis

In early 2026, the US spot Bitcoin ETF experienced a massive outflow of $4.5 billion, followed by a significant rebound, with a total net inflow of $55.72 billion. This capital rebound shows a pattern of multiple funds strengthening simultaneously, indicating a shift in market sentiment. In contrast, Bitcoin and gold performed differently under geopolitical influences, reminding investors not to judge asset attributes solely based on short-term trends.

Iran's Bitcoin mining activities are controlled by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, with most cheap electricity providers being affiliated with the government. In the context of low-cost mining, many Chinese miners have entered the market but face high risks, often ending in losses. After airstrikes, the Central Bank of Iran banned individual cryptocurrency transactions, but the public still relies on crypto assets due to the devaluation of the local currency, leading to a surge in withdrawal volumes that cannot be executed due to network outages.

Democratic senators accuse Iran of profiting from predictive markets before airstrikes, suspecting ties to Trump's circle, and have proposed legislation to strengthen regulation of such markets. Current laws are somewhat vague regarding bets on military actions, which could lead to moral hazard and incentivize profit-driven political behavior. The bill aims to explicitly prohibit the use of insider information for military market trading.