Bitget Insights: Ethereum ETFs Hit $1B Inflows as Arbitrum (ARB) Surges 23%
The cryptocurrency market is witnessing significant momentum as Ethereum ETFs attract record institutional inflows while Arbitrum's native token ARB defies market trends with impressive gains. As of September 2025, Ethereum's price action suggests growing confidence among investors, with the asset approaching its historic peak. Meanwhile, Layer 2 solutions like Arbitrum are demonstrating the vibrant innovation occurring in the Ethereum ecosystem. Bitget traders are particularly well-positioned to capitalize on these developments through our industry-leading derivatives products and deep liquidity pools.
Ethereum ETFs See Record Inflows as Arbitrum Rally Captures Market Attention
Ethereum ETF inflows surged to $1 billion in August, signaling robust institutional demand for the second-largest cryptocurrency. The asset class now trades just $100 below its 2021 all-time high at $4,739.92, with analysts predicting a potential breakout to $5,000 by December if current trends persist.
Meanwhile, Arbitrum's native token ARB has emerged as a standout performer, posting 23.67% weekly gains despite market volatility. The layer-2 solution's price action reflects growing investor interest in high-growth DeFi projects, with capital flowing toward emerging platforms like Unilabs—an asset management protocol that has raised $16 million during its ongoing token sale.
Crypto Market Plunges Amid $800M Liquidations; Cronos Defies Trend
The cryptocurrency market faced significant downward pressure on August 26, with over $800 million in long positions liquidated. Global market capitalization fell 1.27% to $3.81 trillion, while trading volume declined 8.07% to $213.74 billion. Bitcoin led the retreat, dropping below $110,000 to $109,986 amid panic selling and ETF outflows.
Market analysts attributed the sell-off to a combination of technical factors and macro headwinds. Bitcoin's breach of key support levels triggered a long squeeze, forcing Leveraged positions to unwind. On-chain data reveals new investors sold at average losses of 3.5%, exacerbating the downturn.
Despite broad weakness, altcoins displayed divergent performance. Cronos surged 22.41% to $0.1968, emerging as the session's standout performer. Bitget Token and Aave also bucked the trend with modest gains of 2.26% and 1.87% respectively.
Bitget Launches RWA Index Perpetual Contract for Tokenized Stocks
Bitget has introduced the world's first Real-World Asset (RWA) Index Perpetual Contract, enabling traders to gain exposure to tokenized versions of traditional stocks like Tesla, Nvidia, and Circle. The product, which went live on August 20, 2025, bridges the gap between traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi) by offering a seamless way to trade tokenized assets without the complexities of traditional markets.
The RWA Index Perpetual Contract is structured as a composite index of tokenized stock indices, with each index containing one or more RWA tokens. This dynamic offering adjusts based on market activity, providing flexibility for traders. Bitget's MOVE signals a significant step toward integrating blockchain technology with conventional financial markets.
Solana DEX Activity Plummets Amid Memecoin Fraud Wave
Solana's decentralized exchange (DEX) ecosystem has seen a dramatic decline in users, with trader counts collapsing from 4.8 million at the start of 2024 to just 900,000 in August. The drop correlates with a surge in memecoin scams, fake token pumps, and high-profile social media hacks targeting retail investors.
Daily transactions on Solana-based DEX platforms fell nearly 36% between July and August, from 45 million to 28.8 million. Security breaches like the compromise of celebrity Instagram accounts—including Adele and Michael Jackson's estate—to promote fraudulent solana tokens have eroded trust. Some scam tokens lost 98% of their value post-promotion.
Despite the retail exodus, Solana maintains resilience. Its DEX volume share rebounded to 27% in August, demonstrating underlying network strength. Analysts note the platform's technical merits continue attracting institutional interest even as memecoin chaos dominates retail narratives.
Mastercard Explores Blockchain Integration in Europe's Crypto Landscape
Mastercard is deepening its involvement in Europe's digital asset ecosystem, positioning cryptocurrencies as complementary to traditional finance rather than disruptive. Christian Rau, the company's Head of crypto for Europe, revealed long-term plans for a potential proprietary blockchain during an interview with The Big Whale.
The payments processor has already launched hybrid crypto-fiat solutions including on-chain services, off-ramps, and co-branded payment cards with Web3 partners like MetaMask and MoonPay. Rau emphasized Mastercard's focus on compliant payment infrastructure, noting stablecoins currently process higher volumes but serve primarily as settlement mechanisms rather than direct competitors.
Bitget Upgrades BGB as Morph's Native Token Following $220M Burn
Bitget has forged an exclusive alliance with consumer blockchain Morph, transforming its exchange token BGB into the native gas and governance asset for Morph's ecosystem. The token retains its exchange utilities—including Launchpool access and fee discounts—while gaining new infrastructure roles. Markets responded swiftly: BGB prices jumped 14% post-announcement.
A staggering 220 million BGB tokens were incinerated in a single transaction, the exchange's largest burn to date. Another 220 million remain locked under Morph Foundation custody, set to unlock at 2% monthly for liquidity incentives and ecosystem development. A novel burn mechanism tied to network usage will further compress total supply to 100 million, anchoring BGB's value to Morph chain activity.
The partnership extends beyond tokenomics. Bitget and Bitget Wallet will integrate Morph as their payment infrastructure, potentially onboarding stablecoin issuers and payment processors. This strategic pivot exposes Morph to Bitget's 120-million-strong user base.
