Luisa Crawford
July 5th, 2025 03:02
According to Vaneck, Bitcoin rose 3% in June 2025, in contrast to the decline in Altcoins, highlighting institutional demand and market vulnerability.
According to Vaneck, Bitcoin (BTC) rose 3% in June 2025, as a significant exchange-traded product (ETP) inflow reached $4.5 billion. This surge in Bitcoin contrasts with the performance of altcoins, which saw the continued decline and deepened the differences between Bitcoin and the broader cryptocurrency market.
Bitcoin rises amid market volatility
The increase in Bitcoin’s value, in contrast to the broader Altcoin market, highlights the growing institutional interest in cryptocurrencies, continuing its downward trajectory. The MarketVector Smart Contract Leaders Index (MVSCLE) fell 5% over the same period, highlighting the decline in Altcoins performance over the past 18 months.
Altcoin Performance
Bitcoin was able to attract substantial institutional investment, but Altcoins such as Ethereum (ETH), Cardano (ADA) and SUI (SUI) faced major losses. Ethereum fell by 2.79%, while Cardano and SUI fell by 18% and 15%, respectively. The slower Altcoin performance reflects market vulnerabilities and broader trends in investor attention.
Institutional demand for Bitcoin
The institutional demand for Bitcoin was further demonstrated by the purchase activity of the Bitcoin finance company, which added 68,000 BTC in June. This steady absorption of Bitcoin by the institution has contributed to a decline in Bitcoin market volatility, which has fallen to a minimum of 33% since the summer of 2024.
Exchange volume and market dynamics
Centralized Exchange (CEX) trading volume fell 29% year-on-year, but the Decentralized Exchange (DEX) reached $33.2 billion, setting a new high in the DEX/CEX ratio. This shift highlights the evolving dynamics of the cryptocurrency trading environment, and DEXS has gained considerable traction.
Solana Market Location
Solana (Sol) made great strides in launching the Rex-Soprey Solana + Staking ETF (SSK), trading $40 million on its first day. However, the fund operates as funds and owns a Cayman subsidiary that invests in SOL and participates in staking rather than traditional ETPs. Despite the high cost ratio of 1.4%, this development shows a major step forward for Solana in the ETP market.
Ethereum influx and Stablecoin activity
Ethereum (ETH) witnessed a significant inflow into ETPS, totaling around $1.1 billion in June. This marks the second largest monthly inflow since its inception in 2024, providing a new signal of institutional interest in Ethereum. Additionally, Stablecoin transactions account for 34% of Ethereum’s network activity, bringing network activity close to an all-time high.
For more insight into the performance of the cryptocurrency market in June 2025, visit the Vaneck website.
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